Showing posts with label #ebiab. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #ebiab. Show all posts

Friday, April 19, 2019

Hoppy Easter SALE - Brew Boss Electric Homebrew Systems







Fill your basket -
JUST A FEW SYSTEMS LEFT AT THIS PRICE!


*** Brew Boss Lowest Price SALE ***


Up to 25% off the best homebrewing system out there!


These are complete electric brewing systems using the newest V3 controller.

Brew Boss -15 gallon system https://www.brew-boss.com/Brew-Boss-Homebrew-System-p/bb-15basic-v3.htm

Brew Boss 20 gallon system https://www.brew-boss.com/Brew-Boss-Homebrew-System-p/bb-20basic-v3.htm

*Get yours before they are gone!





Your Beer, Your Way!  Brew like a Boss!

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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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.



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Thursday, June 28, 2018

Brew Boss Review on American Hombrewers Association Forum

This is my review of the Brew-Boss system I purchased in late 2015
https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=26106.0

Some background:
I am the 2014 AHA Homebrewer of the year and am in the process of opening my own brewery. It is a nano-brewery with a tasting room and I wanted a small pilot system that was electric and automated. I did all the research and I selected the Brew-Boss system, with a COFI filter and hops boss in the 20 gallon size. The purpose of this review is to share what I have learned. I was previously a BIAB brewer (5 gallon batch) so it was a complete surprise :-)

Set-Up:
First let me say that I was completely impressed with the equipment when it arrived. The packaging was precise and well executed! No damage, nothing missing, and easy to unpack. Set up followed the instructions well and the only issue I had was finding a table the height I needed. I eventually went to a used restaurant supply and bought a 2’ x 4’ stainless table. Cut the legs down, cleaned it up and that was that.

I had a GFI Outlet already so wiring was easy. The tablet came pre-configured so once I figured out how to use it(I’m an iPad guy so Android was —ummm— different) I was ready.



The water test:
I confess that I was a tad worried so I actually did the water test before brewing. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. Everything went smoothly and I was surprised when the tablet voice prompted me. I would prefer a different voice (maybe Scarlett Johansen) but it was still cool.

The Software:
For my first batch, I decided to make 15 gallons of Way Off Kilter, a Scottish Ale that won BOS in 2014. I make this beer a lot in different ways (BIAB, conventional and a collaboration with a local brewery in 10 BBL lots) so I felt that it would be a good test to start.

I up-scaled my recipe using Beersmith and then programmed the software with my recipe. I opened an existing program and did a “save as” then modified the steps. Honestly, I had a couple of issues (see iPad note above) and had to ask Darrin to help. He was prompt with his response, and solved my issues immediately. Now after 5 brew days, I finally understand what is going on in the software. The problems I had were caused by me not thinking in an automated way, but in a conventional way. By batch three everything started to fall into place.

The features I like (a lot) about the software are (in no particular order):
• The boil is automatically maintained at the temperature I want.
• voice prompts along the way
• automated hop additions with the hops boss - this was always an issue for me, I’d get distracted and miss the addition.
• Did I mention she talks to me?
• Recipe programs can be saved and reused.
• I wrote a “cleanup” program for cleaning the kettle, pump and lines - heats up some water - tells me to add PBW - then recirculates through all the hoses! It’s sweet…

The features I struggled with were:
• The programming steps require a lot of attention to detail. there are a lot of settings and you have to be sure you set each flag for each step to do what you want it to do.
• The window that you “type into” is a little awkward on the last line or two… I figured it out, but at first it caused me some issues.

The Hardware:
In addition to the controller and the 20 gallon kettle, I also purchased the COFI Filter, the Hops-Boss, and the Swirl-Boss whirl pooling wand.

Kettle: Well made, good welds, clean. No issues at all and it seemed heavy.

Element: Mounts to the kettle with a TC Clamp and plugs into the controller. Well made - be sure to keep it clean!

COFI Filter: This is a stainless mesh cylinder with a center copper pipe that forced water (then wort) into the grain while the mash recirculates. Once mashing is complete, you thread on a lifting ring and hoist the COFI out of the kettle. I actually think its way better than BIAB except you can’t add dark grains at the end of the mash. If you do that on a regular basis, you need to find an alternative method as you can’t easily open the COFI Filter to insert the grains. I have made a cold tea of the dark grains that worked quite well when I add it at the end of the mash in. I also tried a batch where I put the dark grains in on the top and found that worked as well. I suspect that there is an optimal way to avoid dark grain astringency and I will continue to experiment.

Hops Boss: Oh man this is a cool idea! You mount the hops boss after you pull the COFI or BIAB and load the little tubes with hops, whirl flock, or whatever. The software tells it when to advance and the hops just slide right in! You only have 7 tubes but you can load them up more than once. Takes all the “crap - I missed the alarm” out of brewing. Very well made and easy to take apart to clean.

Swirl-Boss: OK I was skeptical about this one. It’s a copper pipe with a funny hole in the end. And the whirlpool is supposed to be done in hot wort allowing air to enter! Crazy stuff- right? Having said that - I did that exactly on my test batch of Scottish Ale and can report the following”
• The cone of hot break and true was beautiful! I never before got whirl pooling to work so well as it did.
• The tablet reminded me not only to mount the swirl-boss but to open certain valves. The software took it from there!
• There was no difference in taste between hot side aeration with the swirl boss and the way I did it before! I saved time and no carboy shaking either!



Support: Honestly, the most important thing to me is support. I want someone to talk to who can answer my questions. At the same time, I want to be able to develop my own solutions. Darrin was there for me and provided concrete solutions and advise.

Conclusion: This is a great solution for me! I can repeatedly brew small batches, try out recipes before going to the main system while having repeatable steps, and do other things while the software ( I really need to give her a name) keeps track of everything. I recommend Brew-Boss to anyone seeking an electric brewing system with automation.

Robert Hilferding
Founder Zephyrhills Brewing Company.



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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Beer Styles of the Season

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/571bcdb28259b5e9df61822f/t/5a4ece220d9297d3c31d201e/1515114297966/True+Brew+January+February+2018.pdf


According to the Brewer's Association

Homebrewing Heats Up: There are currently an estimated 1.1 million homebrewers in the U.S., and in 2017 homebrewers produced more than 1.4 million barrels of beer—equaling one percent of total U.S. beer production. The National Homebrew Competition, hosted by the American Homebrewers Association, continues to be the world’s largest beer competition with 8,618 entries from 3,530 homebrewers worldwide.



Brew your own beer with the Brew Boss Electric Homebrew System.


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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

How does the Brew-Boss system compare to other controllers on the market?

Q. How does the Brew-Boss system compare to other controllers on the market?

A. Truth is, it doesn't compare! The Brew-Boss system is the only electric brewery control system that does everything automatically. Other controllers simply maintain temperature or act as power controllers like light dimmers. They require you do all your own timing, setting of setpoints, etc. for every step of your brew process. And they definitely don't talk to you and monitor your power consumption. Of course the Brew-Boss system also allows you to adjust power, set setpoints manually if you want, but why would you? Automation allows you to get calculated and consistent results every time. So Brew-Boss is in a league of its own! Did we mention it costs about the same or less?





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Video: Brew Boss Software - How Boil Detect Works



We get a number of e-mails from customer's questioning the boil detect feature of Brew-Boss. This video shows how the boil detect function works and should answer most of the questions we get about it.

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Thursday, January 25, 2018

Reviews: Brew Boss Electric Homebrewing Systems & Equipment

Reviews: Brew Boss Electric Homebrewing Systems & Equipment


"I tell everyone about how happy I am. This thing is amazing. I am a new brewer tonight will be my 4th brew. My second one, a buddy, who has been brewing semi-professionally for over 30 years, said my second beer needs to be submitted for judging. 5 step mash and he said. 'there is no way you could do that on anything but a brewboss'. I had never brewed any beer in my life and I am brewing some of the best beer I have ever drank."
- Raymond M - Email


"I love my brew boss. I've seen a lot of EBIAB systems but the COFI system and custom software puts brew boss over the top from all its competitors"
@SchumacherDavid Twitter


"I bought one of these systems two years ago and am extremely pleased. I'm now brewing beer that is every bit as good as what you can buy in the store."
Rich H - Facebook


"I'm absolutely sold on this system. I must say as well that the 40 min video on YouTube is the absolute best example of an innovator who is certainly passionate about their product. The brew boss with cofi filter is simple where it should be and technical where it needs to be. Ultimately I want to brew the best beer with the shortest amount of cleanup and amount of gear. This seems to fit the bill perfectly."
Franklin C


"This system has kept my passion for homebrewing. I was sick and tired of all the tanks, water temp mangement, pumping and pouring back and forth, 4+ containers to decontaminate, multiple pumps etc. This system is incredibly well engineered and built. The welding and bonding quality was far above expectations and really makes me feel confident I can use this system for decades. It's so intuitive, I recommend it to people just starting brewing, because they will end up putting their money into coolers, heaters, burners, etc just to end up where they could be with this system with 0 frustration and 6 times the cleaning. It's not just making great beer once, it's making that great beer over and over for years to come and your system does it."

Sincerely,
Richard T.


"I was just sitting here enjoying another of my fine beers when it struck me to email you. This time its not with a question or issue but with a compliment. I've now brewed about 50 sessions on the Brew-Boss and the thing is just great. The repeatability of my process has never been better and I am brewing better beer because of it. I've got my efficiency dialed in at 80% and my last 10 brews i've hit my expected numbers exactly.

If you are ever in the Pittsburgh area you need to look me up because I seriously owe you a beer (or more). Thanks for the great support and a great product. If you ever need anything from me, please don't hesitate to ask"


Justin S.



"I have about 15 or so batches on my Brew Boss with bag system and can't say enough how pleased I am with it. From support by Darin to streamlining my brew-days and most of all the quality of beer from my system. always experimenting and have been trying to brew some big beers with the 15 gal. system. Have tried all 3 recipes that came with the system and all came out great. Hope to hear from all the new Brew Boss owners, you made a great choice!"

"Smacker" - Homebrewtalk


"I have to say the thing I really like about the system is the consistency and quality (of the beer). I dialed the system into Beer Smith, I put the grains etc. into the program and I pretty much do not have to check my gravity or water levels. If I brew 5.5 gallons, it gives me 5.5 gallons in the carboy, with the exact gravity that I want, and half the time that it is brewing I wonder away and do other things and check in on the system or throw in hops. In addition I find with the no sparge in the COFI the quality of my beer has went up, not to mention I can hold a consistent mash temp when it is 15 F outside.

Overall I am very happy with my purchase and I wish I would have bought a Brew Boss sooner than I did."


"mcgimpkins" - Homebrewtalk

"Amazing, easy to brew, easy to clean. FANTASTIC customer service. 20 minutes to heat strike water vs. an hour with a blichmann burner. Only 1 pot to clean instead of 2 and rinsing out the 3rd, an hlt. Running pbw in the EXCHILERATOR vs using a toilet brush on an immersion chiller. Steady no fuss mash temps vs. turning on and off the propane on my RIMS system. Anybody want to buy my 3x 15 gallon, 2 pump, 3 burner RIMS setup?"

"OkashiiBrew" - Homebrewtalk

"Another great brew session tonight the system is amazing! Thank you Brew boss!"

Hugh C - Facebook

"The Brew-Boss worked outside last night at -6. Pretty dang impressive. I have to brew outside due to some constraints. This was the first test without any extra help like insulation on the kettle etc."

Andy B - Facebook

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Brew Like a Boss with the Brew Boss Electric Brewing System

Your beer, your way with Brew Boss because you know what makes you happy.
Brew your own beer with Brew Boss!



The Brew-Boss® System is a great value and competitively priced.

Brew-Boss Features and Benefits 

• Brew-Boss controller automates all temperature, timing, & pump control. 
• Electronic process control provides consistent results batch after batch. 
• Available with Mesh Bag or the New COFI Filter System 
• User defined steps configurable to nearly any brew process. 
• Brew all-grain batches in 3½ hours including clean-up! 
• Complete systems and conversion kits available. 
• Supports Conventional or Brew-in-a-Bag (BIAB) brewing methods.



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