John Watt
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of steam vs. direct fire vs. electric?
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There is no "best" heat source. We make equipment that works with all kinds of heat sources according to our ... -
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Is it safe to buy Chinese equipment?
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It comes down to knowing your supplier and having a relationship with them. There are wildly different levels of quality, ... -
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of plastic v. stainless steel fermenters?
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What are the trade-offs of plastic verses stainless steel conical fermenters? There are several key differences: Durability. Plastic is not ... -
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How do I make sure my stainless steel tanks don't rust?
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Anytime you receive new stainless equipment (including beer kegs), it should be cleaned and passivated. Then you should also re-passivate ... -
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For beer filling on a commercial scale, is it highly recommended to use a double pre-evacuation filling setup? Are there major downsides to not using double pre-evac?
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With tunnel pasteurization, you are pasteurizing the beer after it is in the package, so not only the beer but ... -
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Does an electric heating system for a brewhouse require its own special power grid?
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No. You just have to be sure you have enough power available to power the brewhouse. Your electrician can provide ... -
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How important is it to have a location/site for your brewery picked out before talking to equipment suppliers?
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Your location can affect your equipment choices. For example, the size or availability of the different utilities would affect your ... -
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For a nanobrewery (1 to 3 BBL system), what are the economics of selling beer retail vs. wholesale?
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Most of our customers that purchase 1 to 3 bbl systems for commercial use are selling by the pint in ... -
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What is the most common thing to do with hot liquor from the heat exchanger? Is it best to send to the floor (in a dump) or to a Hot Liquor Tank?
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It's best to direct that hot water to your HLT. If you brew soon, you'll have hot or warm water ... -
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I'm looking to expand my brewery and buy a new system. What are the best options to get rid of my existing system?
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I think Probrewer is generally an efficient way to sell used equipment. Also, ask other nearby breweries - you may ...
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- Need quote for 7-10 bbl Brewhouse for Brewery in Georgia
- 15 bbl Electric Brewhouse wanted for Brewery in New Jersey
- 10 bbl Brewhouse requested by customer in NY for Paper And Cardboard Wholesaling Company in New York
- 2bbl Electric Brewhouse wanted for Brewery in Ohio
- 5 bbl Brewhouse for customer in NC for Brewery in North Carolina
- New brewery needs bare bones 3bbl Brewhouse (any firing option) and chilling system for Brewery in Florida
- 15 bbl Brewhouse with 2 vessels for Brewery in Colorado
- Need quote for 3 bbl Brewhouse for Brewery in Illinois
- 3 bbl Brewhouse with 2 vessels for Brewery in New Jersey