John Blichmann, the President of Blichmann Engineering is my guest this week to discuss intermediate and advanced Brewing Equipment. John tells us about basic three tier all grain systems, RIMS/HERMS systems, heating your wort and using hybrid techniques like BIAB or his new BrewEasy system.
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Topics in This Week’s Episode (38:45)
- John Blichmann, the President of Blichmann Engineering is my guest this week to discuss intermediate and advanced Brewing Equipment. Blichmann Engineering is a world leader in dedicated home and craft brewing equipment and his products can be found in most major brewing retail stores.
- Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine who is still offering a 20% discount with your subscription when you use the offer code beersmith when you purchase. Also thanks to the AHA – they are running a Gift Membership promotion from now until 31 December 2014, which includes a free book or video along with your membership card you can use for yourself or give it to a fellow brewer.
- Also check out the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed – How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are both available now!
- John tells us some of the things going on at Blichmann Engineering which has been growing rapidly as home brewing has taken off.
- We start by discussing what a traditional three tier all grain system looks like, and some of the features of their brewing pots.
- Next we have a short discussion about both propane burners and also electric heating elements for brewing indoors.
- John explains what a RIMS/HERMS system is and why they are often used for larger systems. We also discuss the advantages of pumping wort – especially when you move to larger brewing sizes.
- We talk about some of the advantages of a RIMS/HERMS system, and also discuss adding temperature control which allows you to precisely dial in your mash and boil temperatures
- John discusses his new BrewEasy system which is a hybrid two piece mash and boil system, and what its advantages are – particularly for those who want to go all grain without limited storage space
- We briefly talk about conical fermenters and some of the advantages of using conicals instead of traditional carboys
- I ask John to share what he’s working on next
Thanks to John Blichmann for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
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Great information on equipment. Thank you!
I completely loved John Blichmann’s interview on the Beersmith podcast. His information in domestic brewing gear is evident, and his insights into the craft are precious for each novices and professional brewers. It’s high-quality to hear from any individual so devoted to improving the domestic brewing experience. Cheers to John and Beersmith for this enlightening conversation!