Monday, December 17, 2018

Fill-Boss Pro Automated Bottle Filler and Capper - Perfect for Nano Breweries


Fully automated counter pressure bottle filler and capper for beer and other carbonated beverages. 


Key Features: 
- Handles nearly every size beverage bottle that uses crown caps 
- Foam free counter pressure filling of carbonated beverages 
- Automated cap feeder and capper 
- Automated bottle sanitizing prior to fill
 - Small footprint - Low product waste 
- Very low cost relative to other systems available 
- Perfect for start-up nano and micro breweries

The Fill-Boss Pro uses counter pressure fill technology.  This means that the bottle is pressurized to the same pressure as the beverage tank (keg or brite tank) prior to filling.  Typically the bottle is purged of oxygen (air) by filling it first with CO2 until all the air is forced out.  CO2 is heavier than air so when introduced to the bottle, the CO2 settles to the bottom.  After the air is purged, the bottle is pressurized with CO2 until the pressure reaches the same pressure as the beverage keg or brite tank.  Flow of beverage is then allowed to flow into the bottle and pressure is gradually released from the bottle allowing the CO2 to escape and beverage to replace it.  This process of filling under pressure reduces foaming greatly. 
The filler is completely adjustable, allowing it to fill nearly any crown cap type bottle.  The innovative fill head design on the Fill-Boss Pro dispenses the beverage along the inside walls of the bottle, further preventing foaming and increasing flow rates of beverage.
One of the KISS features of the Fill-Boss Pro is the ability to invert the bottles beneath the indexing conveyor.  This was made possible by an innovative linkage mechanism that clamps the bottles, regardless of the diameter, exactly in the center of the conveyor link.  This is required to assure alignment with the fill head, capper, and sanitizer.  This bottle clamp design automatically releases at the load/unload position allowing the user to easily remove filled bottles and replace them with an empty bottle.  When the conveyor indexes, the bottle is automatically clamped and eventually conveyed to the underside of the conveyor.
The prototype also does not show the automated sanitizing feature of the machine. The computer models shown below show the unique dual tray feature that allows us to sanitize the bottles automatically as they are inverted under the conveyor.  The lower tray is filled with sanitizing solution.  When the inverted bottles pause above the sanitizing positions, the high pressure pump forces a jet of sanitizer into the bottle(s).  The upper tray captures any drips coming from the filler itself and keeps contaminants out of the sanitizer.
We've spent considerable time developing a cap feeder that we have not shown in this video as it is so unique, we don't want to risk others copying the design before we get this to market!  The prototype shows the magnetic capping head, but as the prototype was designed to test the reliability of the system, we excluded showing the actual capping as the bottles are simply emptied when they get inverted and filled again when they are presented to the filler.  That allowed us to stress test the system without the need to remove caps.  
We've found the maximum fill rate to be about 120 bottles per hour per fill head, so the 2 head would be 240 bottles/hr and the 4 head 480 bottles/hr.  This is the maximum rate and should only be expected for non-carbonated beverages or low foam beverages.  The fill rate is decreased for beverages that foam considerably as the bottles must be filled slower. 

Single Fill Head Design

Dual Fill Head Design


4 Fill Head Design


Your Beer, Your Way!! Brew like a Boss! 
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Monday, November 19, 2018

Brew Boss - Black Friday Special

Brew Boss - Black Friday Specials Announced!
11/23/18













Brew Boss is offering two specials for black Friday this year. The first is a free Fast Ferment Fermenter with every 15 gallon or 20 gallon system order ($99 value) as well as free shipping on all orders over $50 (this includes complete systems) . 

To get the free fermenter, simply add the Fast Fermenter to your order when selecting options for your system then use coupon code BF2018FREEFASTFERMENTER at checkout. Quantities are limited so order early!

To get free shipping, enter coupon code BF2018FREESHIP at checkout.

http://www.brew-boss.com/Brew-Boss-Homebrew…/bb-15dlx-v3.htm

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Another Great Brew Boss Electric Beer Brewing System Review

Brew Boss Customer Review

Email from Raymond M
11/14/2018

I wanted to give you my opinion of the brew-boss.

I have come to use the brew-boss on a 120 volt system. I purchased this unit used in April 2018. This was my very first experience in brewing. I will tell you from someone who had no clue about beer brewing my results were very good. I have had nothing but complements on the product I have been producing. It really has been much easier than I thought it would be. I have produced some of what I have been told "Best beer they have ever drank" I realize this is subjective. I can say with the exception of 1 I have loved everything I have brewed. Since buying a used 120volt system in April 2018 I have wanted to be able to do larger batches. I was able to sell my 120volt system for a fair price and I received my 240 volt 20 gallon system a couple weeks ago. I brewed my first batch this past weekend with the hops boss, this is a must have in my opinion. Man this thing really works well. I had a Hot break and I did not have spray with me as you show in your video, But I turned the pump on for a couple seconds and it went away very quickly. The beer has a better color than last batch I did in the 120volt system. And it was in the 30's outside and this unit pushed right through. I am very impressed with the quality of every piece I received. But I would have to say that beyond the quality of the products is the over the top service provided by Brew-boss. I had a couple issues and I believe they were due to having an older version of the App. But once it updates, in the background, it connected and I was able to put it on my network and it works flawlessly.

I want to thank you for all the effort you have put into making a top quality product at a reasonable price. This allows someone who knows very little about brewing to make quality all grain beer with little to no issues. It is also robust enough for the expert maybe even a small brewery to use for creating small test batches and advanced home brewers to create complex recipes. I was able to successfully do a beer with a 5 step mash. Can not do that with any other brewing system that I know of. The guy who gave me the recipe said he has wanted to brew this beer but never could until we did it on the brew boss.



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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: Fill-Boss Pro Automated Bottle Filler and Capper

Fill-Boss Pro Automated Bottle Filler and Capper
Automated counter pressure bottle capping and filling system for beer and other beverages.
OVERVIEW
Fully automated counter pressure bottle filler and capper for beer and other carbonated beverages. Key Features: - Handles nearly every size beverage bottle that uses crown caps - Foam free counter pressure filling of carbonated beverages - Automated cap feeder and capper - Automated bottle sanitizing prior to fill - Small footprint - Low product waste - Very low cost relative to other systems available - Perfect for start-up nano and micro breweries
  • STORY
  • FAQ
  • UPDATES
  • COMMENTS
  • BACKERS

Background

We are Brew-Boss.  For over 6 years we've been producing the most automated electric beer brewing system available.  Our systems are designed for homebrewers and nano/micro breweries.   Brew-boss was started by an automation engineer with the goal of bringing commercial brewing automation to homebrewers and small production breweries. We've introduced many new innovative brewing products to the market including:
  • Brew-Boss (1st electric brewing system to be automated with an Android App that talks users through the brewing process)
  • Brew-Boss Pro (Automated nano-brewing system)
  • Accu-Fill Pro (Automated Kettle Filler)
  • Condenser-Boss (Steam condenser eliminates need for a ventilation hood)
  • Swirl-Boss (Whirlpool device that minimizes debris into fermenter)
  • Hops-Boss (Automated hops dispenser)
  • COFI Filter (Single vessel passive grain squeeze mash filter)
  • Fill-Boss Automated Bottle Filler (mentioned below)
We've been producing a semi-automated bottle filler (Fill-Boss) for several years and numerous
customers have asked us for a more automated system that also caps the bottle.  Our Fill-Boss  counter pressure bottle filler retails for 1/3 the cost of competing products, does way more, and has been our biggest seller.  We've been working on a fully automated product design and several prototypes and after nearly 2 years we've built a functional prototype and want to release the product as quickly as we can.  We call this new product Fill-Boss Pro.  It is designed from the ground up to be a low cost and reliable bottle filling solution.  We designed using the knowledge gained in producing the Fill-Boss as well as with the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid).  The conveyor indexing technology, bottle clamping technology, and cap feeder are revolutionary designs that we've seen nowhere else.  These simple designs keep the cost low and simple means reliable!  
The prototype has shown us that the concept is viable and it works much better than we ever anticipated.  We ran the prototype shown in the demo for over 20 days straight at 1 point without a single failed fill.  The prototype shown in the video is a single head design, but we have already completed the engineering design of a 2 head and a 4 head design (see graphics below).  The parts used on the multiple head designs are the same as those used on the single head design, so there are no "unknowns" when this is scaled up to multiple heads. 
The Fill-Boss Pro uses counter pressure fill technology.  This means that the bottle is pressurized to the same pressure as the beverage tank (keg or brite tank) prior to filling.  Typically the bottle is purged of oxygen (air) by filling it first with CO2 until all the air is forced out.  CO2 is heavier than air so when introduced to the bottle, the CO2 settles to the bottom.  After the air is purged, the bottle is pressurized with CO2 until the pressure reaches the same pressure as the beverage keg or brite tank.  Flow of beverage is then allowed to flow into the bottle and pressure is gradually released from the bottle allowing the CO2 to escape and beverage to replace it.  This process of filling under pressure reduces foaming greatly. 
The filler is completely adjustable, allowing it to fill nearly any crown cap type bottle.  The innovative fill head design on the Fill-Boss Pro dispenses the beverage along the inside walls of the bottle, further preventing foaming and increasing flow rates of beverage.
One of the KISS features of the Fill-Boss Pro is the ability to invert the bottles beneath the indexing conveyor.  This was made possible by an innovative linkage mechanism that clamps the bottles, regardless of the diameter, exactly in the center of the conveyor link.  This is required to assure alignment with the fill head, capper, and sanitizer.  This bottle clamp design automatically releases at the load/unload position allowing the user to easily remove filled bottles and replace them with an empty bottle.  When the conveyor indexes, the bottle is automatically clamped and eventually conveyed to the underside of the conveyor.
The prototype also does not show the automated sanitizing feature of the machine. The computer models shown below show the unique dual tray feature that allows us to sanitize the bottles automatically as they are inverted under the conveyor.  The lower tray is filled with sanitizing solution.  When the inverted bottles pause above the sanitizing positions, the high pressure pump forces a jet of sanitizer into the bottle(s).  The upper tray captures any drips coming from the filler itself and keeps contaminants out of the sanitizer.
We've spent considerable time developing a cap feeder that we have not shown in this video as it is so unique, we don't want to risk others copying the design before we get this to market!  The prototype shows the magnetic capping head, but as the prototype was designed to test the reliability of the system, we excluded showing the actual capping as the bottles are simply emptied when they get inverted and filled again when they are presented to the filler.  That allowed us to stress test the system without the need to remove caps.  
We've found the maximum fill rate to be about 120 bottles per hour per fill head, so the 2 head would be 240 bottles/hr and the 4 head 480 bottles/hr.  This is the maximum rate and should only be expected for non-carbonated beverages or low foam beverages.  The fill rate is decreased for beverages that foam considerably as the bottles must be filled slower. 

Single Fill Head Design

 

Dual Fill Head Design


Wednesday, October 3, 2018

240 Volt Configurable Brew-Boss Electric Brewery System V3



http://www.brew-boss.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BB240-CFG-V3

240 Volt Configurable Brew-Boss Electric Brewery System

This item allows you to configure a 240 volt system just how you need/want it.

To configure a complete system, you will need to add the other components (Pump, Kettle, Heater Element, COFI Mash Filter, and any other optional accessories you may want).

This system includes the newest Brew-Boss V3 controller. This controller has a larger 20 character by 4 line back-lit LCD display that provides more information as well as makes the integrated fermentation mode more user friendly. it also includes a rotary switch that allows the user to manually control the heater and pump as well as brew without the need for the companion Android App. The controller is universal for all countries that have 208-240 volt power. No separate 120 volt input is required for the USA when used with our new universal voltage DC pumps. (Note, this controller only works with 208-240 volt pumps!). The new controller also has a dedicated always on 240 volt receptacle for powering/charging the tablet! 



The V3 controller is supplied with 15 foot long 10 gauge cable for powering the unit with 240 Volts AC. The 240VAC power cable is supplied with a molded L6-30P twist lock plug. It is highly recommended that you install a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) type breaker on the circuit(s) you will be plugging the Brew-Boss into or use our inline GFI unit. If you need a plug other than the L6-30P provided, you may simply cut the supplied plug off and connect a plug that matches your outlet.

The controller requires a 220-240 Volt circuit of at least 30 Amps with a GFI breaker (or our inline GFI) installed to operate. The controller has a single 240 Volt L6-30R twist lock output receptacle that connects to a Brew-Boss Heater assembly or any other L6-30P heater (like the Blichmann Engineering Boil Coil). A digital temperature probe is included with this controller that plugs directly into the front of the controller.

The controller has a 20 character x 4 line back-lit LCD display that displays pertinent operational data as well as a rotary switch that allows the user to interact with the controller to manually control the heater and pump as well as brew in Stand-Alone mode.

If you desire a complete system, you must add the desired optional items (Kettle, Heater Element, Mash Method, and Optional Accessories). If you don't select any options, you will receive just the controller and temperature probe.

The Base Price Shown for this item is for the Brew-Boss Controller and temperature probe only!
You will need an Android tablet with a 7" or larger screen to operate this controller/system. It must have a screen size of at least 7" (will not work on Android Phones!).
Note: We no longer sell Android Tablets with our systems. You will need an Android Tablet to run the Brew-Boss app on. We recommend a 10.1" screen or larger, but it will run on tablets with screen sizes 7" or larger. The app is not designed for phones and will not run on phones. If you don't have an Android tablet, we recommend this one from Amazon or an Amazon Fire tablet.

If you are installing this onto your own kettle, you will also need to add the weldless direct connect temperature probe adapter from our Brewing Accessories page if you don't already have a thermowell on your kettle.

If you want a complete system, you must add the following items as well at a minimum:
  • Heater Element Assembly 
  • Kettle 
  • COFI Mash Filter (same size as kettle) 
Tip: You can click on the "Update Price" button to see your total cost as you add items.

Heater Options

The Brew-Boss Heaters are all stainless steel and designed by Brew-Boss especially for brewing.




The heaters clean very easily and look brand new after each brew session. The 5500 Watt is the most popular as it is the fastest. You must have at least a 30 AMP circuit if you plan on using this heater element. Some countries limit their 220-240 VAC circuits to 20 Amps. If you live in a country that limits you to 20 Amps, select the 3500 Watt heater Assembly. The cost of the 3500 Watt is slightly higher as our volume is not as great, so our pricing is a little more for that version. Also, if you want a 10 gallon system, you must order the 3500 Watt element. The 5500 Watt is simply too powerful and cannot be throttled down enough to maintain mash temperatures accurately. If you don't have 30 amps available, choose the 3500 Watt element, but only if you are purchasing a 10 or 15 gallon system. There is not enough heat capacity in the 3500 Watt heater for the 20 gallon kettle. The heater element options on this page include an 8 foot long L6-30 extention cable that plugs into the controller on one end and onto the element on the other,

Kettle Options

The kettles are complete and are supplied with TIG welded ferrules for the heater(s) and pump/output ports. They also include the Weldless Direct Contact Temperature Probe Mount. The 15 and 20 Gallon Kettles include electrically etched volume markings on the inside of the kettle.



20 Gallon Brew-Boss kettle with volume marking on the inside. Volume markings Included with all 15 and 20 gallon kettles. (sorry not available on 10 gallon kettles)

Each kettle is also equipped with an Accessory Port near the top of the kettle. This port has a Cam-Lock quick connect installed on both the inside and outside of the kettle to allow connection of the mash system hardware, optional Swiirl-Boss, or optional chiller. The kettle includes a cover/lid as well.




Brew-Boss Accessory Port
The 10 gallon kettle will accommodate batches up to 5 gallons. The 15 gallon kettle is designed for primarily 5 gallon batches but will do 10 gallon batches using the "Hybrid Method" discussed on our FAQ's page. The 20 gallon kettle will do 5 or 10 gallon batches and also 15 gallon batches if needed using the Hybrid method.

Make certain if you need a kettle to add it to your shopping cart in the options below.

Mash Hardware Options
Mashing is the brewer's term for the hot water steeping process which hydrates the barley, activates the malt enzymes, and converts the grain starches into fermentable sugars. The Brew-Boss system performs efficient mashing by continuously recirculating the wort during mashing through the grain bed, improving the efficiency over traditional Brew-In-A-Bag type systems. Recirculating the wort through the mash also creates a clearer wort, as the grain acts as a filter media as well. The Brew-Boss system provides two different methods for accomplishing the mashing task:

Brew-In-A-Bag (BIABag)
Center-Out-Forced-Infusion (COFI, our patent pending mashing technology that can increase Efficiency)

The Brew-In-A-Bag (BIABag) Mash Option

This mash option uses a stainless steel false bottom along with a mesh bag to contain the grains. A sparge/sprayer arm mounts directly to the accessory port on the kettle and provides even coverage of the grain bed with recirculated wort.





Brew-In-A-Bag Mash Option Showing False bottom, Sparge Sprayer Arm, and Mesh Bag Installed

The Brew-In-A-Bag Mash Option includes the following components:
  • Stainless Steel False Bottom to Keep Bag from Touching Heater Element 
  • Copper Sparge/Sprayer Arm Connects to Recirculation Port on Kettle 
  • 24 Volt Brushless DC Brewery Grade Pump with Stainless Steel Pump Head (Can be excluded in Options) 
  • Stainless Steel Cam-Lock Fittings for Hose Connections 
  • Triclamp to Female NPT Adapter for Direct Mount of Pump to Kettle 
  • Stainless Steel Flow Regulation Ball Valve (You Install on Pump Discharge) 
  • TriClamp Gaskets and Clamps 
  • Brew-In-A-Bag Mesh Bag 
  • Stainless Steel Wing Nut Type Hose Clamps for Hoses on High Pressure Side of Pump 
  • 4' of Brewery Grade Silicone Tubing 
  • High Quality Teflon Pipe Thread Tape 

The COFI mash Infusion Filter Option

This mash option uses a Patent Pending stainless steel mesh basket (COFI Filter) to contain the grains. This mesh basket is also equipped with a cover that prevents grains from exiting the basket over the top edge during mashing. This allows higher flow rates during mashing which can provide more efficient conversion. Recirculated wort is delivered to the grains via a special center infusion tube that maximizes coverage of all grains inside the filter, creating a very steady temperature profile within the grain bed without the need for stirring. The COFI filter also includes a Patent Pending false bottom within the filter that allows the grains to be squeezed when they are removed like a reverse French Press. This assures maximum extraction of sugars trapped within the grains. This eliminates the need for a sparge.

It includes the following components:
  • Stainless Steel Mesh COFI Infusion Filter 
  • False Bottom for COFI Filter with Center Infusion Tube 
  • 24 Volt Brushless DC Brewery Grade Pump with Stainless Steel Pump Head (Can be excluded in Options) 
  • 90 Degree Barbed Elbow Threads Onto Center Infusion Tube 
  • Stainless Steel Cam-Lock Fittings for All Hose Connections 
  • Stainless Steel Flow Regulation Ball Valve (Installed on Pump Discharge) 
  • TriClamp Gaskets and Clamps 
  • Stainless Steel Wing Nut Type Hose Clamps for Hoses on High Pressure Side of Pump 
  • 6' of Brewery Grade Silicone Tubing 
  • Stainless Steel Lift Ring for COFI Filter 
  • High Quality Teflon Pipe Thread Tape 


COFI Filter Attached to Accessory Port

Other Options

In addition to the above options which are required for a complete system, we offer some options that allow you to enhance your Brew-Boss system.

Pick-Up Tube Kit - This durable Tri-Clamp pickup tube is constructed of beautiful polished 304 stainless steel. It attaches directly to the Tri-Clamp ferrule on the Brew-Boss kettle using a Tri-Clamp gasket and Tri-Clamp Clamp (gasket and clamp included). It allows you to drain nearly all of the wort out of your kettle without tipping the kettle and disrupting the trub on the bottom. Mount this between your kettle and valve or between your kettle and pump. Includes pick-up tube with 1.5" Tri-Clamp ferrules.

In-Line GFI - This is a portable In-Line GFI unit with L6-30 plugs already on it. This is handy if you do not have room in your home panel to add a GFI circuit breaker. it simply plugs into a L6-30 receptacle and the Brew-Boss controller plugs into it.

Hops-Boss - This is our patent pending automated hops feeder offered at a special reduced price if ordered with a system. Automatically adds your hops at the proper time.

Swirl-Boss - This is a nifty whirlpool device that mounts directly to the accessory port on the kettle and allows you to whirlpool your wort before transferring to your fermenter. Special reduced price when ordered with a Brew-Boss system.

Condenser-Boss Steam Condenser - If you brew indoors, you definitely want to consider adding this item to your order. This device simply connects to the accessory port on the kettle and to your cold water supply (tap water) and converts most of the steam generated during the boiling step into water. It allows you to brew inside without creating clouds in your home! It also reduces the amount of electricity required to maintain a boil, so it save energy and $$ as well.

90 Degree Pump Mounting Kit - This kit option includes a 90 degree elbow and an additional gasket and clamp to allow you to rotate the pump 90 degrees as shown in the main image for this item (the image with the system sitting on the brew stand). If you don't like the pump sticking straight out then order this add-on kit.

Accu-Fill Automated kettle Filler - This device attaches to the accessory port on the kettle and to your water supply. It automatically dispenses the proper amount of water into your kettle before brewing. it can be controlled by the Android App and included in your brew steps or used manually in stand-alone mode. This device is great for Brew-on-Premise operators, production breweries, or those that want cool automation!

Chiller - We have found this to be the best chiller on the market. The copper in Plastic design never plugs and provides very high cooling efficiency from your cold tap water. Much better design than flat plate chillers that are prone to plugging up and impossible to clean and much more efficient than immersion chillers.

Fast Ferment Fermenter - This is quite possibly the greatest fermenter ever designed. We use these exclusively in our Brew-On-Premise operation and they are awesome. They eliminate the need for a primary to secondary transfer (potential oxygen contact and contamination) and your retired yeast sediment never touches the beer you drink. They also make harvesting yeast for re-use a dream. Once you use a FastFerment you'll never wonder how you every got buy with carboys or buckets.

Trivet Set - These silicone trivets are great for placing your Brew-Boss kettle on to prevent heat transfer to your table or bench. The protect the surface and keep the kettle from accidentally being slid around, so they add safety as well. We sell these for less than our local Walmart does, so if you need them, add them to the system order.

Hoist - This is a really nice double line rope hoist that makes removing your grain bag, grain basket, or COFI filter very easy. It is auto locking so you don't have to tie it off or have someone else hold it. You'll need something to lift your grains out if you have a 15 or 20 gallon system. This hoist is the best we've found.plugs into it.


REMEMBER TO CONFIGURE YOUR SYSTEM TO INCLUDE JUST THE CONTROLLER OR ALL COMPONENTS NECESSARY FOR A COMPLETE SYSTEM.

Your Beer, Your Way!  Brew like a Boss!


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Monday, October 1, 2018

New Release!! Ver. 3 - Brew-Boss Controller for Electric Brewing



http://www.brew-boss.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BB240-CFG-V3

This item allows you to configure a 240 volt system just how you need/want it.
The newest Brew-Boss V3 controller. This controller has a larger 20 character by 4 line back-lit LCD display that provides more information as well as makes the integrated fermentation mode more user friendly. it also includes a rotary switch that allows the user to manually control the heater and pump as well as brew without the need for the companion Android App. The controller is universal for all countries that have 208-240 volt power. No separate 120 volt input is required for the USA when used with our new universal voltage DC pumps. (Note, this controller only works with 208-240 volt pumps!). The new controller also has a dedicated always on 240 volt receptacle for powering/charging the tablet! 

The V3 controller is supplied with 15 foot long 10 gauge cable for powering the unit with 240 Volts AC. The 240VAC power cable is supplied with a molded L6-30P twist lock plug. It is highly recommended that you install a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) type breaker on the circuit(s) you will be plugging the Brew-Boss into or use our inline GFI unit. If you need a plug other than the L6-30P provided, you may simply cut the supplied plug off and connect a plug that matches your outlet.

The controller requires a 220-240 Volt circuit of at least 30 Amps with a GFI breaker (or our inline GFI) installed to operate. The controller has a single 240 Volt L6-30R twist lock output receptacle that connects to a Brew-Boss Heater assembly or any other L6-30P heater (like the Blichmann Engineering Boil Coil). A digital temperature probe is included with this controller that plugs directly into the front of the controller.

If you desire a complete system, you must add the desired optional items (Kettle, Heater Element, Mash Method, and Optional Accessories). If you don't select any options, you will receive just the controller and temperature probe.

The Base Price Shown for this item is for the Brew-Boss Controller and temperature probe only! 

You will need an Android tablet with a 7" or larger screen to operate this controller/system. It must have a screen size of at least 7" (will not work on Android Phones!).
Note: We no longer sell Android Tablets with our systems. You will need an Android Tablet to run the Brew-Boss app on. We recommend a 10.1" screen or larger, but it will run on tablets with screen sizes 7" or larger. The app is not designed for phones and will not run on phones. If you don't have an Android tablet, we recommend this one from Amazon or an Amazon Fire tablet.

If you are installing this onto your own kettle, you will also need to add the weldless direct connect temperature probe adapter from our Brewing Accessories page if you don't already have a thermowell on your kettle.

If you want a complete system, you must add the following items as well at a minimum:
  • Heater Element Assembly 
  • Kettle 
  • COFI Mash Filter (same size as kettle) 
Tip: You can click on the "Update Price" button to see your total cost as you add items.



Your Beer, Your Way!  Brew like a Boss!


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Thursday, September 20, 2018

New! Brew Boss Releases - Fill-Boss V3 Counter Pressure Bottle and Growler Filler


The long awaited Fill-Boss is here!!!


Click link to order now:
http://www.brew-boss.com/Fill-Boss-V3-Counter-Pressure-Bottle-Filler-p/fill-bossv3.htm


Fill-Boss is the first "Automated" counter pressure bottle filler that is affordable enough to be purchased by home brewers but strong and fast enough to be used by nano and micro brewery operations as well. It is built like a tank from laser cut and formed 12 gauge 304 stainless steel. Fill-Boss is microprocessor controlled, so it fills bottles and growlers to exactly the right level every time, just by pressing one button! The simple design can be used for nano and microbrewery operations as well as brew-pubs that want to add inexpensive bottling and growler filling to their operations.

This is our latest release Version 3! This third generation filler has been completely redesigned with a new control board that utilizes the latest 32-bit processor technology as well as adds an LCD display that allows a much more user friendly interface for setting parameters and options. A simple to use rotary button allows all functions to be easily configured using a simple menu system displayed on the LCD. Even more exciting is the new automatic bottle detection system that detects when you load a bottle and starts filing automatically, eliminating the need to press the button each time a bottle is loaded. This is a great feature which improves productivity, especially when using multiple units in parallel. The new filler also uses new electric valve designs with Viton seals that are more resilient to acidic and caustic beverages as well as provide faster fills.























New Version 3 Features
  • 32-Bit Processor with future wi-fi capability
  • 16 character x 2 line LCD display provides needed information during filing and allows easier configuration of operating parameters.
  • Rotary push button switch provides a great user interface for setting parameters and controlling the filler.
  • Auto bottle detection feature automatically starts filling when bottle inserted.
  • Improved bottle fill detection circuit for more reliable auto fill operation.
  • Stronger spring allows for higher operating pressures.
  • New valve designs are more resilient to acidic and caustic beverages.
  • Faster fill speeds with higher flow beverage valve.

The innovative spring loaded adjustment system can adjust to most bottle sizes, including 1.5l wine bottles and growlers!

Fill-Boss Features and Benefits
  • Spill free automated counter pressure filling.
  • Handles bottles from 8 to 14 inches tall and 5 inches in diameter.
  • Maximum fill pressure is 30 psi for standard beer/wine bottles. Max pressure is lower for growlers and other vessels with larger openings.
  • Handles bottles with openings from 0.75" to 1.25" with supplied silicone bottle seal (larger sizes with standard drilled rubber stoppers - not included see description below)
  • Bottle non-carbonated or fuly carbonated beverages from 5 Gallon Cornelius Kegs (Cornelius Keg, CO2 tank, and regulator required but not included) or from your brite tank or other storage vessel. (Note: This device does not actually carbonate your beverage. It allows you to fill bottles and growlers with a carbonated beverage with minimal foaming or losing carbonation)
  • Programmable Fill Speed.
  • Includes Ball Lock connectors and tubing for Ball-Lock Cornelius kegs or 1/4" NPT Threaded Quick Connect fittings for connecting to other vessels.
  • Contact us for special connections for Sanke Kegs and Brite Tanks. We will find a way to connect to your vessel!




We've received calls from a prospective customers asking "what is wrong with these units?" Why are they 1/3 the cost of other automatic fillers? The reason Fill-Boss is less costly than other options is that it was designed from the ground up to be an affordable and reliable filler. We use the Fill-Boss in our brew-on-premise operation daily and it has never hiccuped! One Fill-Boss commercial customer reports a 3-1/2 day payback when he switched to Fill-Boss! Yes, it is for real! 



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Brew-Boss Accessory Port Mounted CIP (Clean in Place) Ball





CIP stands for "Clean in Place". Professional breweries use this technology to clean their brew tanks as obviously you cant carry a 15 barrel brew kettle to a sink to clean it!

This CIP ball assembly is flow matched to the Chugger and TopsFlo pumps we supply with our homebrew systems. It attaches directly to the accessory port on the Brew-Boss 10, 15, and 20 gallon kettles. It allows you to clean your kettle after a brew session very easily. No more lifting the kettle and carrying to sink!

Cleaning Process for the Brew-Boss System:
1. Pump all wort into your fermenter until the pickup tube in the kettle can no longer suck liquid as you normally would after a brew session.
2. Use a wet/dry shop vacuum or wet rags to clean the trub (debris) at the bottom of the kettle.
3. Spray the inside of the kettle with a hose fitted with a strong stream spray nozzle to remove as much debris as possible from the heating elements first then from the sides of the kettle.
4. Once you accumulate 2-3 gallons of water, pump the dirty water out of the kettle into a drain or gravity drain the kettle.
5. Using the hose with spray nozzle again, spray the inside of the kettle, heating elements first, until the water level is about 1 inch above the heating element.
6. Turn on the heater to 75% power using the power slide bar in the Brew-Boss app.
7. Install the Brew-Boss Accessory Mounted CIP Ball to the accessory port.
8. Wait for the water to get quite hot (130-150F), and turn off the heater.
9. Add appropriate amount of PBW (powdered Brewery Wash) or other cleaner to the hot water.
10. Place the cover on the kettle and make certain the valves are wide open.
11. Turn on the pump. The CIP ball should begin spinning inside the kettle and spraying water all over the inside.
12. Let the pump run for 5-10 minutes or until no debris is visible inside the kettle.
13. Pump the dirty water out of the kettle into a drain or gravity drain the kettle.
14. Using the hose with spray nozzle again, spray the inside of the kettle to rinse the cleaner out of the kettle.
15. Pump the rinse water out of the kettle into a drain or gravity drain the kettle.

The above process seems complex only in the number of steps, but it is basically doing the same few steps over and over. The benefit of this method is the kettle never needs to be lifted or tipped over and no manual scrubbing is rarely necessary.




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Brew Boss - FastFerment Single

FastFerment Single



http://www.brew-boss.com/product-p/ff-fermenter.htm

Conical fermenters offer superior performance for beer making versus traditional carboys and pails. In the past, Conical Fermenters were too expensive for the average homebrewer or winemaker but we have changed that with FastFerment.

We at Brew-Boss have tested these units and love them and use them ourselves! Our expensive stainless conical just sits there gathering dust. No secondary racking means that you eliminate that work and don't risk contamination in the process. You can also easily harvest the yeast and reuse! We love them and highly recommend them! This kit includes (1) FastFerment Fermenters for 5 gallon batches. Each FastFerment unit includes wall mount brackets as well.

This item is for 1 single FastFermenter with the items listed below.


Why Use FastFerment?
Guaranteed Consistent Batches
Primary & Secondary Fermentation in the Same Container
No Transfers & No Racking - 80% Less Work
Better Quality Product with No Sediment Contamination
Increased Sanitation with Less Contamination
Less Oxygen Exposure
Ability to Harvest Yeast & Save $100s

Features

  • Easy Cleaning and Batch Stirring - 6" (15cm) removable screw top
  • Total Capacity 7.9 US Gallons/ 30 Litres - Made for 5 Gallon batches with blow offs
  • Easy Wall Mounting System - Mounts to standard 16" (40cm) wall studs
  • 33% Bigger Valve for Increased Flow Rate - 1" (2.5cm) Bottom valve compared vs. 3/4" (2cm)
  • Collection Ball for Yeast Harvesting - Save $100's & harvest your Yeast Strains!
  • Temp. Monitoring Capabilities - ThermoWell included - Thermometer Available.


Kit Contents
(1) 7.9 US Gallon / 30 Litre Conical Fermenter
(1) 6" (15cm) Screw Top, Grommet for Airlock
(1) Bottom Collection Ball For Harvesting Yeast
1" (2.5cm) Union Teflon Valve and fittings
(1) Wall Mounts (2), Mounting Bolts & Anchors (4)
(1) 1/2" (2cm) PVC Hose (4'/120cm) & Hose Clamp
(1) Permanent Thermowell for Temperature Monitoring
(1) Airlock



FAQs About FastFerment

1. Made with HDPE: Food Grade

2. Heights:
On wall mounts from bottom of collection ball:
To top of Airlock: 35.5", 90cm
To top of Lid: 32", 81cm

In the Stand:
To top of Airlock: 37", 94cm
To top of Lid: 33.5", 85cm

3. Widths:
With Wall Mounting Bolts: 14.75", 37.5cm
Without Wall Mounting Bolts: 14.25", 36cm

4. 7.9 US Gallons/ 30 Litres

5. 1" (2.5cm) Teflon Seated Union Valve

6. 6" (15cm) Removable Screw Top Lid


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