Fauxturkeybrew

The FauxTurkeyBrew is a home beer-brewing system based around the cheap used turkey fryers available in the U.S.

The goal is to make a guide for how to build a home beer-brewing setup, while optimizing for the following properties.

• ~ $200 - $300 total materials cost.
• All grain brewing.
• At least 25 liter batch brewing capacity.
• Intentioned for outside brewing.
• Minimize total brew time
• Minimize amount of time human attention is needed during brew.
• Ensure food safety of all materials contacting brew.
  • Mash does not contact open air after boil.
• Keep grain, yeast and hops cost as low as possible.

version 0.1

• Mash tun: Bayou Classic 32 Qt. Stainless Steel Turkey Fryer - ~$60 used

People often buy these and use them once or never. I found mine for $60 on craigslist. There is also a cheaper and slightly smaller aluminum version.

• Grain bag: IKEA Ursula unbleached cushion cover - $12.00

This grain bag is sturdy, made of 100% unbleached ramie, and has withstood about 10 brews so far with no noticeable wear. It fits a turkey fryer perfectly, and includes straps that can be used to tie secure it around the top of the mash tun.

• Mash cooler: