Scott Ickes
Grandmaster Brewer
Kernal Crush had a wonderful photo of his full carboys getting happy and made me wonder how much our group keeps going at any one time on average. So I thought I'd put this poll up.
Please tell us what your average is when you vote and if you wish you brewed more, or if the level is just right, etc. Tell your story about your brewing frequency. Such as, I brew as often as a can, or I'd brew more if I didn't have other responsibilities, or the costs keep me from brewing more often, etc.
I usually have 20 or 25 going, if possible. I almost voted for 15 to 20 gallons, but that wouldn't be accurate. There are usually 2 that are undergoing extensive aging for one reason all of the time. I'll then have 2 or 3 more going that are normal turn around times from brew day to bottling day of about a month or so.
If I had more money and more time, I'd brew more often and would be in the 25+ range. That will have to wait for retirement age though.
I have the ability to have about 42 gallons in carboys full at any one time, but have never had more than 25. I have had 25 in carboys and started a 10 gallon batch, but was bottling 10 gallons on brew day at the same time. So I had my carboys dropping from 25 to 15 gallons, while my 10 gallon batch was mashing/boiling. That was a busy day and I'm glad I had help!
Please tell us what your average is when you vote and if you wish you brewed more, or if the level is just right, etc. Tell your story about your brewing frequency. Such as, I brew as often as a can, or I'd brew more if I didn't have other responsibilities, or the costs keep me from brewing more often, etc.
I usually have 20 or 25 going, if possible. I almost voted for 15 to 20 gallons, but that wouldn't be accurate. There are usually 2 that are undergoing extensive aging for one reason all of the time. I'll then have 2 or 3 more going that are normal turn around times from brew day to bottling day of about a month or so.
If I had more money and more time, I'd brew more often and would be in the 25+ range. That will have to wait for retirement age though.
I have the ability to have about 42 gallons in carboys full at any one time, but have never had more than 25. I have had 25 in carboys and started a 10 gallon batch, but was bottling 10 gallons on brew day at the same time. So I had my carboys dropping from 25 to 15 gallons, while my 10 gallon batch was mashing/boiling. That was a busy day and I'm glad I had help!