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Homebrew - 13 posts
Mash water calculation for the Robobrew
Dedicated brewers will spend years fine-tuning their mash-in water volume and grain crush to get optimal efficiency and clarify, but for most Robobrewers purchasing pre-milled grain from a local homebrew supplier, there’s a few formulae that will give you great efficiency and reduce the chances of a stuck sparge right off the bat.
Should I Upgrade to a RoboBrew Generation 3?
The new RoboBrew Gen 3 is out, and it has a lot of RoboBrew owners upgrading. Whether to upgrade depends on which RoboBrew you currently own, and what you want to get out of brewing.
Generation 3 RoboBrew is now here!
The latest upgrade features numerous updates and upgrades on the previous versions — and for a lower price.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone | RoboBrew recipe
A really simple recipe for the RoboBrew, based off the iconic Californian pale ale.
One or both RoboBrew elements during the boil?
The RoboBrew is fitted with two elements that can be manually switched on and off independent of the built-in electronic thermostat.
Avoiding a boil over with the RoboBrew
As your brew reaches boiling point, there’s generally a few minutes where the build-up of foam — known as the hot break — can cause as a boil over, coating the outside of your RoboBrew in a mess of caked-on foam and wort.
Use Whirlfloc for clear beer
In addition to always wanting to brew better tasting beers, most homebrewers are in search of an illusive clear beer. Whirlfloc is an easy first step to significantly clearer beers.
Dead space on the RoboBrew (original model)
It’s important when calculating your grain bill and brewery efficiency to take into account dead space.
Rice hulls are the RoboBrew’s best friend
Having issues with a stuck mash? One of the few shortcomings of the RoboBrew is its narrow, tall malt pipe that can cause the mash to compact and get stuck due to the weight of the grain and water.