This entry is meant to collect information about all in one brewing systems. I'm in the market to purchase one and if I could find a system that is completely self contained (one piece solid construction), easy cleaning, and easy to setup and use, that would be ideal system.
Here is what I found so far (in no particular order):
Here is what I found so far (in no particular order):
- Homebrewery BIAC: https://brewhaequipment.com/products/biac-all-in-one-brewing-system-package
- The Grainfather: http://www.homebrewing.org/The-Grainfather_p_5736.html
- Brew Boss (comparison review): https://beerandbrewing.com/VkIjIikAANsJMPaN/article/brew-test-electric-all-in-one-brewing-systems-2016-update
- Blichmann Brew Easy (comparison review): https://beerandbrewing.com/VkIjIikAANsJMPaN/article/brew-test-electric-all-in-one-brewing-systems-2016-update
- Picobrew Zymatic (comparison review): https://beerandbrewing.com/VkIjIikAANsJMPaN/article/brew-test-electric-all-in-one-brewing-systems-2016-update
- Speidel Braumeister V2
- Unibräu Pro 45L: https://brausupply.com/collections/single-vessel-systems/products/unibrau-pro-45l-120v-brew-system?variant=18443843781
Breakdown
| Name | Price | Volume | Personal Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homebrewery BIAC | $3,114 (small, base) / $5,895 (medium, decked out) | 3-5 / 5-15 gallons | 8/10 | Kinda big but still small? Automation, easy to clean (according to their website), conical design, and lots of documentation. Good for mashing, boiling, and fermenting. Very high price point. |
| The Grainfather | $899 | 8 gallon | 6/10 | Cylinder design. Total brew and cleanup time (according to a review): 6 hours. This due to the 120v electric heating system taking 70 minutes to get from 168 to boil. |
| Brew Boss | $1,299 | 10 gallon | 5/10 | According to their website, 3.5 hours for a 10 gallon batch including clean-up! However, I believe this is for the 240v version and not the 120v. Couldn't find any brew times for the 120v version. |
| Picobrew Zymatic | $1,999 | < 5 gallons | 3/10 | Batch sizes ~2.5 gallons. Fairly easy clean-up. Very high price for such a small batch yield. |
| Speidel Braumeister V2 | $1,800+ | 5.2 gallons | Uses European electrical system. Small batches. | |
| Unibräu Pro 45L 120V Brew System | $2,399 | 11.89 gallons | 8/10 | Website says you can brew in as little as 4 hours but doesn't give details on the setup for this duration. |
| Blichmann BrewEasy | $1,785.91 | 10 gallons | x/10 | 2-Vessel system configuration with 10 gallon capacity. For price point and footprint (compared to Homebrewery BIAC), this seems like a decent deal. Although, I'd like to view a few videos of setup, cleanup, and the system in use before making any final considerations. Con: needs a 240v outlet. |
Other resources to consider: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24918
I may want to also consider a 10 gallon electric HERMS system.
I may want to also consider a 10 gallon electric HERMS system.
