Advanced Homebrew Systems and Brewsculptures

Advanced Homebrew Systems

Advanced homebrew systems, sometimes called Brew Sculptures, are every homebrewer’s dream. We all start out on simple systems and either build our own upgrades or purchase systems from online merchants such as MoreBeer.com.

MoreBeer.com has some of the most advanced systems on the market today. Take a look at some of their advanced homebrew systems below:

Famous for its innovative tipping Mash Tun, the Tippy-Dump Digital BrewSculpture™ V4 allows you to easily dump spent grain after mashing.  Place a garbage can on the built-in step, tip the mashtun and you’re done… no heavy lifting or scooping necessary! Inspired by professional brewpub brewhouses, which are designed to fit in tight spaces, the mashtun is placed directly over the hot liquor tank. This not only saves space but also allows for heat coming off the hot-liquor tank to help keep the mashtun warm during the mash.

In Brew Sculpture Version 4 we have added a Tippy Disc that is welded directly to the kettle. This allows for the mashtun to be locked in when vertical and then to be rotated and locked in at different angles as you empty and clean the mashtun. The Tippy Dump system includes a built in flip-down stainless step giving you easy access to see into the mashtun.

Key Features of Tippy-Dump BrewSculptures™

  • Made in USA in the MoreBeer! Metal Shop
  • 304 Stainless Steel TIG welded stands. The ultimate frame material that will outlast you. No paint or powder coating.
  • Every BrewSculpture™ includes folding handles and built-in rear casters that allow you to move your BrewSculpture™ with ease.
  • Oversized 304 stainless BrewBuilt Kettles with welded fittings, notched lids, internally etched volume markers, aluminum clad bottoms, and silicone handles. Built to last.
  • Our “Large” option will come with 22 gallon kettles, while the “XL” model will come with 30 gallon kettles.
  • Thefluid path is easy to use and clean. We’ve included the time tested, top of the line March pumps along with heat resistant food-grade silicone tubing and our own specially designed stainless quick disconnects.
  • Burners are fast, efficient, quiet and have great flame control.
  • Mashtun includes the Ultimate Sparge Arm with innovative design to eliminate hot-side aeration. The center draw outlet with quick disconnect is locked in during mashing but easily disconnects for cleaning. The mash screen has a very low volume of base water under the screen to aid with efficiency and mash consistency. The perforated stainless mash screen is reinforced for use with pump recirculation and includes a silicone gasket to make a perfect seal with the kettle wall. Internally etched volume markers make mash water additions super easy.
  • Boil Kettle includes innovative Whirlpool maker for leaving hops and trub behind. Volume markers are etched on the inside so you know exactly how much wort you have at all times. The lid notch is super handy for hanging hop bags, using an immersion chiller, etc., but when not is use an included silicone plug seals the notch. The bottom of the boil kettle is tri-clad with a 4 mm aluminum core sandwiched between two layers of 304 stainless. The aluminum core eliminates scorching and the cleaning that comes with a scorched kettle.
  • Includes all of the tubing you’ll need with: 2 x 40 in. Hoses with male and female quick disconnects 90 in. Hose with male and female quick disconnects 32 in. Hose with 1 female quick disconnect and 1 open end

Related: The BIAB Method

Digital Control Panel Option

The ultimate in control, flexibility, repeatability, and ease-of-use. Only the very highest-end commercial breweries have digital, touch-screen, control panels. You’ll have one at home. Built around a 7 inch touch screen, with resistive touch, it controls times and temperature, while reminding you when to make additions throughout the entire brewing process.

Some Key Features of the Control Panel Package

  • Easy Mashing – Choose from 3 preset mash schedules or Custom design your own with up to 5 steps. From there the control panel guides your mash through the temperature raises and time rests automatically.
  • Always Hot – Controller maintains the Hot-Liquor tank temperature you choose by turning the burner off and on automatically.
  • Auto Sparging –  Sparge water flow is controlled automatically with an integrated Mash Tun float switch
  • Timer Alarms – Built in boil timers remind you when to add hops, finings, or anything else
  • Manual Mode –  allows you to control pumps manually for anything you want such as cleaning.

Dimensions / Specifications:

  Tippy Frame Length 50 in. Width 22.25 in. Height 62 in.

  • Requires 110/120 v power source.

Please Note:  Natural Gas Sculptures require installation by a professional plumber.  These units terminate in a ¾” Male Flare connection, and have multijet burners as opposed to the banjo style displayed in the pictures above.

MoreBeer's Low Rider Digital BrewSculpture

The Low Rider Digital BrewSculpture™ V4

Easy accessibility is the name of the game with the Low Rider all grain brewing system. The Low Rider is our top of the line Single Tier Brew Sculpture that allows you to look into and interact with every kettle without the need for a step or ladder. The easy access is one reason the Low Rider is preferred by professional breweries like Sierra Nevada and Russian River for test brewing.

Includes two pumps. Where the Tippy Dump system utilizes gravity to drain wort from the mashtun into the boil kettle, with the Single Level you use an additional March Pump instead.

Key Features of the Low Rider BrewSculpture™

  • Made in USA in the MoreBeer! Metal Shop
  • 304 Stainless Steel TIG welded stands. The ultimate frame material that will outlast you. No paint or powder coating.
  • Every BrewSculpture™ includes folding handles and built-in rear casters that allow you to move your BrewSculpture™ with ease.
  • Oversized 304 stainless BrewBuilt Kettles with welded fittings, notched lids, internally etched volume markers, aluminum clad bottoms, and silicone handles. Built to last.
  • Our “Large” option will come with 22 gallon kettles, while the “XL” model will come with 30 gallon kettles. 
  • The fluid path is easy to use and clean. We’ve included the time tested, top of the line March pumps along with heat resistant food-grade silicone tubing and our own specially designed stainless quick disconnects.
  • Burners are fast, efficient, quiet and have great flame control.
  • Mashtun includes the Ultimate Sparge Arm with innovative design to eliminate hot-side aeration. The center draw outlet with quick disconnect is locked in during mashing but easily disconnects for cleaning. The mash screen has a very low volume of base water under the screen to aid with efficiency and mash consistency. The perforated stainless mash screen is reinforced for use with pump recirculation and includes a silicone gasket to make a perfect seal with the kettle wall. Internally etched volume markers make mash water additions super easy.
  • Boil Kettle includes innovative Whirlpool maker for leaving hops and trub behind. Volume markers are etched on the inside so you know exactly how much wort you have at all times. The lid notch is super handy for hanging hop bags, using an immersion chiller, etc., but when not is use an included silicone plug seals the notch. The bottom of the boil kettle is tri-clad with a 4mm aluminum core sandwiched between two layers of 304 stainless. The aluminum core eliminates scorching and the cleaning that comes with a scorched kettle.
  • Includes all of the tubing you’ll need with: 4 x 40 in. Hoses with male and female quick disconnects 32 in. Hose with 2 female quick disconnects 32 in. Hose with 1 female quick disconnect and 1 open end


Control Panel Option

The ultimate in control, flexibility, repeatability, and ease-of-use. Only the very highest-end commercial breweries have digital, touch-screen, control panels. You’ll have one at home. Built around a 7 inch touch screen, with resistive touch, it controls times and temperature, while reminding you when to make additions throughout the entire brewing process.

Some Key Features of the Control Panel Package:

  • Easy Mashing – Choose from 3 preset mash schedules or Custom design your own with up to 5 steps. From there the control panel guides your mash through the temp raises and time rests automatically.
  • Always Hot – Controller maintains the Hot-Liquor tank temperature you choose by turning the burner off and on automatically.
  • Auto Sparging –  Sparge water flow is controlled automatically with integrated Mash Tun float switch
  • Timer Alarms – Built in boil timers remind you when to add hops, finings, or anything else
  • Manual Mode –  allows you to control pumps for anything you want such as cleaning.

Dimensions / Specifications:Flat FrameLength 73 in. Width 19.5 in. Height 29 in.

  • Requires a 110/120 v power source

Please Note:  Natural Gas Sculptures require installation by a professional plumber.  These units terminate in a ¾” Male Flare connection, and have multijet burners as opposed to the banjo style displayed in the pictures above.

The BrewEasy

The BrewEasy™ is a revolutionary new ultra-compact and economical all-grain brewing system. This patent pending system and process utilizes a two kettle recirculation infusion mash system called the Kettle-RIMS™ or K-RIMS™ process for short. This system is very simple to use and is a very approachable way to transition from extract to all-grain brewing. The BrewEasy™ system eliminates the need for a sparging, simplifying the process and saving time.

The BrewEasy™ provides all the simplicity and speed of a traditional no-rinse brew-in-a-bag (BIAB) system, but offers the temperature ramping capability and wort clarity of a traditional RIMS system.  By eliminating the messy and hazardous lifting of hot grains found in BIAB systems you’ll find the BrewEasy to be pure brewing pleasure.  Be sure to read through our manual (see the manual tab) to get all the details of the BrewEasy™ to see why this system may be the ticket for you

If you’re already a Blichmann Engineering BoilerMaker™ owner you’ll love the modularity of the BrewEasy.  Buy only the components you need and save money!  And the BrewEasy is the only system offered in electric and propane models!

How does it all work? This two kettle K-RIMS™ system eliminates the hot liquor tank of a traditional three tier system as well as the time consuming and somewhat complicated sparging process.  While a three tier system is still the most versatile and efficient, the BrewEasy™ offers improved efficiency over traditional no-rinse BIAB while eliminating the lifting of hot grains. The recirculation through the mash bed generates super clear wort.  And the optional BrewCommander can automate it all!

Blichmann BrewEasy Horizontal Electric Brew System

Blichmann BrewEasy Horizontal Electric Brew System

Whether you’re a serious homebrewer looking to take your hobby to the next level, or you’re a professional brewer in need of a trusty pilot batch system, the all electric BrewEasy Horizontal System has you covered. Blichmann’s turnkey system includes virtually everything you’ll need to hit the ground running. This horizontal system features a BoilerMaker boil kettle, Electric BoilerMaker mash tun with 240v BoilCoil, the BrewCommander Controller, 2 Riptide Brewing Pumps and the Therminator Wort Chiller. All of these components work in harmony atop the custom made stainless steel table, which comes pre drilled with all the necessary holes for mounting the pumps, chiller and junction boxes.

The Boilermaker kettles are made in America from heavy gauge stainless steel. They come with Linear Flow Valves that allow for precise control of flow and disassemble for easy cleaning. Borosilicate sight gauges are mounted to the side of each kettle. The rotating racking arm on the dip tubes allow you to adjust them for clearer beer. The mash tun comes with the patented button louver false bottom and Blichmann’s AutoSparge. The boil kettle comes with a whirlpool fitting and an adjustable viewing thermometer.

Blichmann’s BoilCoils are engineered to perform at their best in the Boilermaker kettles. They’ll provide consistent heating, boil quality, and boil-off rates. The BoilCoil has an ultra low watt density making scorching impossible when used properly. The 20 gallon system comes with one BoilCoil, while the 1 BBL system comes with two. Made from stainless steel and with an easily removable plug to clean.

The BrewCommander temperature controller gives you precise control over the temperature of your mash and your boil. The controller can be mounted to the table for convenience and stability. It features an intuitive touchscreen interface, advanced temperature control algorithm, automated step mashing, and boil addition timers.

These systems will ship free via freight with lift gate to anywhere in the contiguous United States.

Features:

  • 2 – BoilerMaker Kettles (1 Electric) Made in the US from heavy gauge 304 stainless steel Includes Linear Flow Valves to allow for precise control and easy cleaning Rivet free handles, rugged cool touch grips, oriented for easy carrying Boroscilicate glass level gauge Rotating racking arm diptubes Blichmann provides a limited lifetime warranty on the kettles 20 gallon size: Includes 2 – 30 gallon BoilerMakers  (1 Electric) 1 BBL size: Includes 2 – 55 gallon BoilerMakers  (1 Electric)
  • 240V BoilCoil Each BoilCoil is built for the BoilerMaker kettle, so you can count on consistent heating performance, boil quality and boil-off rates The BoilCoil has less than ultra low watt density meaning there is no chance of scorching when used properly Made from stainless steel Removable plug allows easy cleaning 240V Coil includes a 12 ft cable with molded twist lock L6-30P plug 20 gallon size: Includes 1 – 240V BoilCoil 1 BBL size: Includes 2 – 240V BoilCoil
  • 2 – RipTide Brewing Pumps Ultra quiet construction Tri clamp fittings for easy cleaning and connecting/disconnecting Linear Flow Valves
  • BrewCommander Temperature Controller Intuitive touchscreen interface Keypad data entry Advanced temperature control algorithm Automated step mashing (up to 5 steps and 9 profiles) Boil addition timers (up to 7 additions and 9 profiles) Integral pump switch Lab grade precision thermometer (superior to RTD’s) Customizable settings – basic and advanced Mash step ramp rate delay HERMS / RIMS offsets Audible alarms Upgradable firmware
  • Heavy Duty Custom Table 14 gauge 304 stainless steel construction Drip ledge to keep spills off your floor Built-in junction boxes Heavy duty casters make it easy to move around Lower shelf storage with adjustable height Table Dimensions: 66″ L x 30″ W x 24″ H Made in USA

Both systems come with a Therminator Wort Chiller and all necessary hoses and fittings.

20 gallon System Requires:

  • 1 – 240V 30 Amp GFCI L630R outlet
  • 1 – 120V 15 Amp GFCI outlet

1 BBL System Requires:

  • 2 – 240V 30 Amp GFCI L630R outlets
  • 1 – 120V 15 Amp GFCI outlet

Robobrew / BrewZilla V3.1 All Grain Brewing System With Pump – 35L/9.25G from MoreBeer.com

Robobrew / BrewZilla V3.1 All Grain Brewing System
Robobrew / BrewZilla V3.1 All Grain Brewing System

If you want to jump into all grain brewing right from your first batch, or as an upgrade from malt extract brewing, the Robobrew is a complete turn key solution. The Robobrew is an all-in-one electric brewery that has built in elements for heating and boiling, programmable mash schedule and delayed start, a built in pump for recirculation, an onboard water resistant control panel for setting and monitoring temperatures, a removable grain basket, and a built in spigot for transferring. It is extremely portable and uses 110V power so it can be used nearly anywhere. 

The V3.1 unit features a redesigned main circuit board with higher quality relays for improved reliability and heat resistance.

To get the Wort Chiller Connection Kit for free, add the item to your cart along with the Robobrew / BrewZilla and use code ROBOKIT at checkout. 

Automatic Step Mashing & Delayed Start! 
One of the coolest features of the Robobrew is the ability to program the unit with up to 6 individual temperatures and durations so you can step mash precisely how you desire. Simply press the “S1-S6” button to select the stage you want to adjust, and use the temp, time and +/- buttons to program the stage. If you have less than 6 stages in your mash schedule, program the stages you want to skip with 00:00 as the time and the controller will automatically move on to the next step. When all the stages are complete, the Robobrew will sound an alarm and hold the last set temperature.

The programmable stages can also be used to set a delayed start of up to 23 hours in advance so that you can have your water hot and ready to go when you get home from work or wake up in the morning. In order to do this, fill the unit with strike water and program the controller with two steps. Step 1 should be programmed at a temperature lower than the unheated strike water (so the elements will remain off), and the duration should be programmed for however long you want the delay. Then program Step 2 with your desired strike water temperature and a duration of 1-2 hours, giving the Robobrew ample time to heat up and giving you a margin of error in case you hit the snooze button the morning of brew day.

Great Components
The built in magnetic drive pump easily recirculates the wort during the mash. We recommend getting some silicone tubing to go with the recirculation arm. This allows you more control over the recirculation and you can then use the same tubing to transfer your wort to your fermenter.

Dual heating elements run off of a single 110 volt plug and have individual switches allowing for more control over the heating process. One element is 1000 watts and the other is 500 for a combined 1500 watts! Use both when you need to ramp up the temperature quickly either at the start to get to your mash temp or to go from your mash temp to boiling. Use only one of the elements when you want to hold a temperature.

The digital control panel makes it easy to see the current temperature and set the temperature you want. The digital controller is also water resistant so don’t worry about spills or some water dripping down the side. This controller is built for brewing!

The brewery also includes a stainless steel malt pipe with false bottom allowing you to easily shift from mash tun to boil kettle during your brew day. The malt pipe includes a handle to lift it from the RoboBrew and tabs at the base so you can set the malt pipe over the RoboBrew to let the wort drain out. It also has feet at its base to raise the malt pipe slightly off the base and help prevent clogging.

The included Robobrew stainless steel wort chiller is shipped with bare ends so you can set it up for your situation. We list below the most common tubing and fittings to connect to a hose, hose bib, or faucet.  

What MoreBeer! loves about this product: Homebrewing is trending in the direction of all-in-one, all-grain brewing systems and the Robobrew is the ultimate value. The cost is half of the next comparable system with programmable mash steps and nearly the same as buying converted coolers and a kettle. We’ve brewed on all the systems and we can truly say the Robobrew is the easiest to use. We feel confident that a lot of first time brewers could buy this and use it with ease. At the same time quite a few of our experienced, all-grain brewing staff are buying it to brew at home. The unit is extremely compact because the pump is built-in to the bottom of the unit. You can move it around with ease which makes it perfect for guys and gals that have space constraints. Someone on the team also mentioned how they like that you can drain it via gravity without having to use the pump. We would choose the Robobrew model with the pump because the pump portion is really easy to use, increases efficiency, and eliminates temperature differences in the mash. All in all a great buy and highly recommended. Please note you will need a few extra pieces of hardware to connect the wort chiller and at least 2′ of silicone tubing for the sparge.

Use the Pump for More Than Just Recirculation!
One of the surprisingly handy features of the Robobrew is that the recirculation pipe features a female camlock. This allows you to hook up other accessories and use the unit’s pump for more than just recirculating wort. With a male camlock and silicone tubing, for example, you can use the internal pump to push wort through a plate chiller or counterflow chiller. Check out our selection of camlock fittings here

Note: The manual references an element for a different market.  This unit comes with two heating elements for a total of 1,500 watts.

  • Features: Stainless steel construction 9 gallon total capacity with a finished beer output of 5-6 gallons Digital temperature controller Automatic step mashing with 6 programmable stages 110V power and plug Dual heating elements for total control (1000 watts and 500 watts) Stainless steel 1/2 inch ball valve for draining (dont have to use the pump) Immersion wort chiller included Stainless steel malt pipe/basket Stamped in volume markers Glass lid Magnetic drive pump for recirculation Recirculation arm Temperature reads in °F or °C (press and hold temp button for several seconds to adjust) 32.75 in H (with recirculation arm) x 12.5 in D Recommended max. grain bill – 18 lbs Recommended min. grain bill – 8 lbs

    You will Need: 2′ of H985 1/2″ ID Silicone tubing for sparging and draining. To connect included Chiller: (20′) of D1710 1/2″ ID beverage tubing (or whatever length required, (3) H950 hose clamps and (1) brass hose by thread adaptor (H508). These items come in the Wort Chiller Connection Kit, add the kit to your cart and use code ROBOKIT at checkout.
Braumeister 10L 20L and 50L

Braumeister V2 – 50 L

The Braumeister is an all-in-one, electric all-grain advanced homebrewing system that will ship to you free of charge from MoreBeer!. Made by our long time business associate Speidel of Germany these systems are imported and supported in USA by MoreBeer!. The Braumeister features an automation and ease of use that is unparalleled in brewing all-grain beer at home. Plus we love the quality of beer produced on these machines.

New 2015 Model
On top of all the features that Braumeisters are known and loved for, 2015 has brought an update to the user interface on these units. The new control panel showcases a large LED screen, allowing for easier recipe viewing and manipulation, as well as a memory bank to actually store recipes for future brews. 

Speidel has also been planning for the future with these new control panels.  Aside from immediate benefits, there is hardware to support WiFi control and other functionality that will be released as software updates to existing units. 

Advantages of the Braumeister
First the system is small in footprint and powered by electricity allowing you to brew inside, in a confined space, without the fear of carbon monoxide gas from a flame source. Secondly this unit is very easy to use as you mash the grain and then boil the wort in the same vessel. We also love the automation and control. Before you brew you set the controller with the different temperatures you wish to attain (advice is given on what to set) and the built in heating element and pump do the rest. The Braumeister is especially ideal for step-mashing, which many brewers think is the preferred way to brew lager beers. Based on the results of lagers we have brewed on this machine MoreBeer! agrees.

Walking Through the Brew Process
On Brew Day you are going to assemble your Braumeister with the mash tub and bottom screen. You will fill the unit with filtered water to a notch on the center post – easy. The controller reads in °C, and you can set it to different temperatures you wish to reach. Advice is given in the manual. When your water is the correct temperature a beep alerts you to add grain. Stir in your grain, lock down the top screen (so now there is a screen on the bottom and the top) and start the mash. During the mash wort is constantly recirculated through the grain bed from the bottom up, reverse of most typical systems. The liquid wort flows up through the mash and then cascades down between the mash tub and the outer wall of the Braumeister. There it is collected by the pump and pushed back through the mash. When the mash is complete, another beep will alert you to remove the entire Mash Tub, which sets on top of the Braumeister to drain for a period of time. At this point you can choose to rinse the Mash with hot water or to just add water directly the wort. Push another button and the boil starts. You program the length of the boil. When the boil stops insert your wort chiller and cool.

Technical Specifications for 50L Braumeister:

  • Braumeisters require a 230 v connection and you should plan to have an electrician install a socket and then wire on the appropriate plug
  • Produces 53 L/14 Gal of Wort resulting in about 50L/13 Gal of finished beer
  • 53 lbs
  • 3200 Watt built in heating capacity
  • 2 x 23 Watt pump
  • 230V (protection at least 16 amp), 50-60Hz
  • 27.5 inches tall
  • 19.75 inches in diameter
  • 26.45 lb max qty of malt
  • Max Fill Level = 55 L (Upper Marking on Center Rod)

Buy a Braumeister for the following reasons:

  • Space is concern
  • You want to brew “all-grain” inside your house and have access to 230 v
  • Simplicity and ease-of-use is important
  • You are particularly interested in Lager Beers and want to step mash
  • You don’t make a lot of high-gravity beers, and are willing to add a little DME when you do.

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