Planning an electric based all-grain HERMS system

[Chris Branuelas]

Hi, I've brewed for years but have never been satisfied with the product or my equipment. I've decided to move into better gear and am considering an electric HERMS system for 10 gallon finished batches. Open to suggestions! Thanks, Chris B

 

[Bobby_M]

Hi, I've brewed for years but have never been satisfied with the product or my equipment. I've decided to move into better gear and am considering an electric HERMS system for 10 gallon finished batches. Open to suggestions! Thanks, Chris B

22 gallon brew built pot set up for BIAB.

 

[MaxStout]

I don't have any suggestions, but welcome to HBT!

 

[AkTom]

Oops. Carry on.

 

[PeteSeattle]

Welcome!

I just recently invested in Spike’s system. 15 gallon system for 10 gallon batches. One reason why I chose Spike was that I had just one of their kettles as a boil kettle and I loved the thicker gauge walls. Plus the welding is flawless.

I hopped on this thread for discussion before making up my mind. Hope it helps
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/spike-complete-system.599487/

 

[Chris Branuelas]

Welcome!

I just recently invested in Spike’s system. 15 gallon system for 10 gallon batches. One reason why I chose Spike was that I had just one of their kettles as a boil kettle and I loved the thicker gauge walls. Plus the welding is flawless.

I hopped on this thread for discussion before making up my mind. Hope it helps
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/spike-complete-system.599487/

Thank you Do you feel the 15 gallon size is adequate?

 

[PeteSeattle]

Thank you Do you feel the 15 gallon size is adequate?

For me it’s just right. I can do 5-10 gallons using all 3 vessels just fine. If I feel like doing less I can brew BIAB style in just the boil kettle. Or I might just use the BK and MT together for a 2 vessel.

I took a break from brewing for a few years. I got back into it with brew in a bag (BIAB). After while I wanted to go back to my previous 3 vessel system but like you wanted to upgrade my system. And that’s when I settled with Spike’s system.

So far I don’t regret it.

 

[Tbagger]

I plan on upgrading my brewery to a Spike 15gal system next year. I just have to build my garage first lol. After a lot of research it seems like the best option if you have the money. Welcome to the group and best of luck with whatever you decide to go with.

 

[Chris Branuelas]

Thanks and good luck with both builds!

 

[juggabrew]

You can contact spike and get a quote for just the kettles for the turnkey system. Then build or buy another panel to save money. I’m gong threw that process now and I’ll be sourcing panel, pumps separately