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Once again... faced with too many variables and options I am hard pressed to come down to any sort of decision on what kind of brew system to build.

I have access to angle iron and other varieties of metal stock, access to welders, gas lines, and burners etc.
I have a fantastic cookery store with all sorts of kettles and equipment to build.

It would seem like I have it all in front of me...

If you were in my shoes... what would your dream setup look like?

Honestly, I have been looking at the HERMS system that a guy on the HBT put together with 2 coolers, electric heating element in the HLT, and a keggle.

I do not want to direct fire mash. I don't trust it.

Hmm, give me 2-3 weeks and you'll see it (well, at least phase one). It is basically a modified Brutus (larger to accomodate everything from Sankes to 20G kettles, if necessary). HERMS, hard plumbing, gas fired (for mobility).


Mylo

I'd build this:




http://www.smartguypress.com/BrewDevilBuild/index.html


*eh, link fixed!

A better pic:

My point in asking that question, was to get some ideas and insight into my own setup. However, after reading and researching and scouring the web for setups and design, i realized it's going to be different for everyone, and there are million ways to execute a brewing arrangement. It really comes down to personal style and your own process. So I figured, asking the question wasn't going to really yield anything worthwhile.

But man.. that brewing rig here.. now that's kickass.

That'd be exactly what I would setup.. and he's as anal with detail and quality as I am. It would seem, however, that he has a few more funds available, and a forgiving wife!!

Guess I can't do anything about that...

For now, I don't mind my Folding table onto a folding chair into the kettle on the ground method.