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Brewery Layout,BLt Organization,Oi tiAnd Brew Day ExecutionWhy less is moreWh planning savesWhysa es workorkWhy bigger is not always betterJohn BlichmannBlichmann Engineering, LLC

Key elements to the perfect brew day. Work spaceppplanningg and layoutyfor efficiencyyOrganizing equipment and ingredientsBrew day execution planDocumentationTips for new brewers, brewers starting all‐grain,and advanced brewers,brewers garage brewers & indoorbrewingTake away: a few good tips and a thoughtprocess for laying out your breweryPresentation is pposted on the AHA website!!

Basics of Organization Applace for everythingyg and everythingyg in it’s placep Purge the clutter – less is more!!! Ingredients Proper storage and accessibility Layout LocateL t utilitiestiliti andd majorj appliancesliwherehusedd Equipment Locate frequently used gear in brew area Move less used equipment out of the brew area Software

Plan First – build later Make a scale drawing of your brewing and storage areaWalk through your brew day and list all equipmentand ingredients used (wrenches to sinks)Add items to yyour drawingg and continue to visualizethe brew day on the drawing.Minimize movementsOnly store equipment in the brew area that is usedthereBigger is not better

Note: it always looks bigger on paper .

Workspace ForLaptop, etc

Brew Area 8.5’ X 8’

The sink – the focal point of the breweryThis is probably the most used piece ofbrewing equipment. Buy once, cry once.Usedd restaurant supplyl stores are a greatresource – local ppickupp vs. shippingpp g truckPlastic laundry sinks are inexpensive and BIG.Floors – non slip and stain resistant. CanCan’ttbeat a 2 part epoxy floorWalls – easy to clean tile or fiberglass sheets

Matt RabyState of Franklin Homebrewers

Sideboard great for cleaning andd i i / dryingdrainingd i

Tim Runnette

The second most important piece of brewing equipment!!

Small garden pump from Wal‐MartKeep caps on keg posts aftercleaning/filling McMaster part# 9753K47cleaning/filling. 5 For 100 pcAdam Mills

15 Removes heat, odors, gasses, steamEven electric breweries need ventilation!Cautions Vacuum from fans can cause furnace/water heater to back‐draft CO. (less of an issue with force draft equipment) Alwayslprovided air inletl (open windowd or make‐upkdduct) Always use a CO detector NEVER leave lit stoves unattended

Air flow requirement for excellent ventilation: BTU/hrBTU/h //30 CFM Example: 50,000 BTU/hr / 30 1666 CFM For reasonable comfort and CO protectionhalf of this is OK – HOWEVER – this assumesyou are using a hood over the pot(s)!!!Use large ducts and minimize turnsIn‐line duct silencers are worth the money!!M k sure your ffan iis ratedMaket d ffor att lleastt 140FF

Use large ducts and minimize turns Each sharp 90 deg elbow 10ft of straight ductEach 45deg elbow 5ft of straight duct10” dia duct will handle 400 CFM1012” dia duct will handle 700 CFM14” dia duct will handle 1100 CFM1416” dia duct will handle 1500 CFMThis assumes a MAX of 100ft of equivalent straightduct length. So for a system with (4) 90 deg elbowsyyou could have upp to 60 ft of straightg duct

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Air flowNote stirpaddle onwallFanSilencer

Water – cooling,cleaning,brewingllbWatersupplypp yCooling watersupply & drain

Don’t lift– get helpaid!l f alonelh l or get a lliftingfd

Hot – no shirt, no shoes, no brains. And dude, wear pants.pHigh – use a stool, or better yet ‐ use a pump.NEVER lift hot ppots of liquids!!!qHealth risk ‐ air flow, CO detector if indoorsFires – extinguisher nearby (CO2 if possible) – stayaway from structures and wood decks.Yes this one sucksYes,sucks, but dondon’tt drink while brewing.brewingYou want to win a brewing award, not a Darwinaward.

Epoxy floors with texture – available at home improvement stores –easy to do yourself. Anti slip Easy to clean Highly stain resistant

We’ve all seen the nastyyppics!!!! Wear anti‐slip glovesppg the bottom Carryy supporting Keep a cover on them

Malt/grains storage requirements KeepKoutt off humidityh idit Keep bugs out Keep room temp or below (store in basement,pantry,py, but not in garage)g g Inventory control Use brewing software Use clear bins – quick view to determine stock

100#60#30# 10# 6# 3#

Dehumidifier

Hops – vacuum seal, store in freezer

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Dave GreenbaumTim Runnette

Richard LaneCarolina BrewMastersCharlotte, NC

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Tim Runnette

Software – spread sheet, Pro Mash, Beer Smith etc. Usethem. Knowing the targets and results leads to consistent beer

Target brewingparameterbwhite‐boardBrew day flow chartLaptop handy or printoutTimer

Great forbrewers new to allll grainf bGreat tool to reduce the lengthg of yourybrew dayHelps you prevent forgotten stepsIf something goes haywire (stuck mash,missed efficiency) you can react withoutforgetting where you are

One WeekBeforeFinalize recipe(ProMash etc)Make Yeast Starter(use Jamil calculator)Buy IngredientsdEquipment CheckOne DayBeforeTreat WaterCrush GrainHi SmackHitSk PackP kTip!Set Smack Pack alarmon your phone

30It’s Brew Day!!Heat Strike / HLTWaterDough in / MashDough‐inSanitize fermentorCounter‐flow chillerSpargeMeasure HopsYeast nutrientIrish mossBoilClean mashtun

ChillClean Brew potClean Chiller & HosesDocument results inBBrewingi SSoftwarefHave a beer

Ferm Cap (a surfactant, drops during clarification) 25% clearance in brew pot (approx 2 times finished batch size) Water spray (it doesndoesn’tt need to be a parrot) Dissolve wort/Irish moss/yeast nutrients in wort, then add to pot Remote thermometer with alarm

Travis Hammond

Martin BrungardIndianapolis, INAir circulated through plywood/foamfermentation box using PC fan andtemp controller

Tape on probe greatly reduces cycling, overcooling/ 2F at highg krausen ((core vs outside))Easilyy maintain /‐Control well below 30FEfficient, reliable, quietGreat for finished beer storage too!For complete details click the FAQ tab on this page:www.BlichmannEngineering.com/fermenator.html

Bedocument inbrewingtoo!!B sure to di bi softwaref!!Clip‐onCliponMagnetic whiteboardon FridgePainters Tape

Tim RunnettePlastic adhesive business card sleeves available at U‐Line

2X6 frame for CO2 & beer line passagePlywood half deck allows easy access to rear kegs(Tim Runette)

W hi machineWashinghi ddraini hhoseDayton blower model 2C782

Diaphragmp g ppumpp – circulate BLC andsanitizer through all tap lines using manifold.33‐wayy valve drains back to bucket or to drainfor normal use

45Less is more!PLAN ‐ locate equipment & utilities where usedOrganize by functionKeep infrequently used equipment out of the mainbrewing area Planning & documentation yields repeatability!

brewing Take away: a . Brew day flow chart Laptop handy or printout Timer Great for brewers new to all grain Great tool to reduce the lenggth of yyour brew day Helps you prevent forgotten steps If something goes haywire (stuck mash, missed efficiency) you can react without forgetting where you are. One Week Before Finalize recipe (ProMash etc) Make Yeast Starter (use Jamil calculator) Buy .