Brewhouse Necessities - What do you need?

[BeerBoy]

And then there's...

Food-grade napalm, my Hello Kitty 64-in-1 multi-tool, fire, the Glenn Miller Orchestra (live, of course), an authentic Roman sun dial (water is NO problem), "How to Brew Without Hops" manual, a spare back or two, Ye Olde breathalyzer, and sense of humor with tongue firmly in cheek...

[beertje46]

I second the combat BDU pants and a fully amplified brewhouse.

[Rosie]

Sorry to see this thread die down....

....I missed one essential item:

* the kettle - for brewing up coffee - strong, black with a spoon of local honey!

am I the only one that needs a cup to get going?

Cheers,

Jeff

[wailingguitar]

Yea coffee helps... and when available a big chocolate on chocolate cake donut, fresh from the bakery

Digital scales for hop and grain weight. Strahman hose nozzles. Reliable farmer for spent grain collection.

And of course... The occasional homebrewer who hangs out in in the brewhouse, helps a little, raves on my beer, talks about the complicated processes they use at home and then kow-tow's to me when I say... "I don't do that... just brew." HAHAHHAAHA Hey, it happens, right? Everyone needs their ego stroked... LOL

Side note: I've had this sort of thing happen so many times... had a proud homebrewer tell me he LOVED my stout and couldn't figure out why his was so puny... I asked him his grain bill.. sounded reasonable. Asked his process and it made my eyes glaze over... double decoction mash? Brew day was loooong WTH? I stopped him right there... Said "I mash my stout for 30 minutes at 158 then sparge. Boom. Done." He appeared crestfallen for a moment, but when he recovered it was like the Wayne's world Aerosmith scene LOL

[Damase]

Presents

Hey... after reading this thread I have two things to comment about, the first is the timeliness of it (after all it is that gift giving time of year.) I got all new ideas to tell my family and friends who insist on getting me some thing. I also have an essential to add. Nice boots. I have both a cheap PVC pair, with a good insole added. And I also have the classic New England Duck Boot, for when the weather is cold.

[BrewinLou]

Speaking of boots, I have now heard three stories of brewery workers wearing deep boots outside of their pants getting a long boot full of hot water with dire consequences. Go with the short boots, rubber shoes, or rubber berks, at least you can get them off fast.

[beertje46]

Hey, aren't you supposed to be on vacation?

[wailingguitar]

Speaking of boots, I have now heard three stories of brewery workers wearing deep boots outside of their pants getting a long boot full of hot water with dire consequences. Go with the short boots, rubber shoes, or rubber berks, at least you can get them off fast.

This is something I replied to a post some time ago, these boots rock... the fishermen use them too!:

These are expensive, but so worth it. They have been my favorites for a long time. They are comfortable, VERY flexible, and provide protection high up the calf. They fit snug around your calf preventing any 'oops just sprayed water into my shoe'... saw it happen with a hose from hot liquor tank.. very ugly... These would have prevented that...

http://www.gemplers.com/product/G32227/XTRATUF-16-Neoprene-Boots

[beauxman]

Oh, I forgot, you can't brew without some Island influence such as King Tubby, Mad Professor, Sly ad Robbie, Burning Spear, And the list goes on...and on....and ruba dubdub on...and on. [insert keg bang here].
-Beaux

[theburden]

Oh, I forgot, you can't brew without some Island influence such as King Tubby, Mad Professor, Sly ad Robbie, Burning Spear, And the list goes on...and on....and ruba dubdub on...and on. [insert keg bang here].
-Beaux

Speaking of tunes, I just bought one of these for the Brewhouse as an early Christmas present to ourselves. (and at less than half that MSRP I might add)

http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027838&pathId=16&page=1

[BrewinLou]

Hey, aren't you supposed to be on vacation?

Yeah right, I had to take a break from mudding the kitchen wall.

[kai]

Sorry to see this thread die down....

....I missed one essential item:

* the kettle - for brewing up coffee - strong, black with a spoon of local honey!

am I the only one that needs a cup to get going?

Cheers,

Jeff

I'll second that. The espresso machine is indeed essential for the 5AM starts.