Blichmann Engineering BrewEasy Classic Installation instructions

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Assembly, Operation, & Maintenance
Congratulations on your purchase, and thank you for selecting the BrewEasy™ from
Blichmann Engineering™. We are condent that it will provide you years of service and
many gallons of outstanding beer. This manual will familiarize you with the use, assem-
bly, and the sanitation procedures for the product.
Sections labeled “Warning” can lead to serious injury or death if not followed. Please thoroughly read these sections
and understand them completely before use. If you do not understand them or have any questions, contact your
retailer or Blichmann Engineering (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.
Sections labeled “Caution” can lead to equipment damage or unsatisfactory performance of the equipment. Please
read these sections thoroughly. If you have any questions, contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering
(www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.
Sections labeled “Important” should specically be followed to ensure satisfactory results with the product.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE
FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
About The BrewEasy™ :
The BrewEasy™ all grain brewing system is sold in a modular format with several optional items available to enhance
and customize your system. It is also sold in several pre-bundled congurations for your ordering convenience.
Therefore you may not have purchased all of the items shown below in the unpacking section. Several optional and
standard items will have their own separate product manual. Please review the conguration chart in the back of
this manual for required and optional items you will need for your system. Please go through this section carefully
and ensure that you have all of the items that you ordered. If you are missing any parts please contact your retailer
immediately.
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What’s In the Box?
Adapter Lid
(Vary by size)
AutoSparge™
Drain Tube with
QuickConnector™ Nut
4x Hose Clamp
½” ID Silicone Hose
2x ½” Straight
QuickConnector™
2x ½” Elbow
QuickConnector™
Orice Kit
BOILERMAKER™ BREW POTS
The BrewEasy™ requires two Blichmann Engineering BoilerMaker™ pots. The adapter lids and tubing are not designed
to accommodate other manufacturer’s pots. The upper pot is the mash tun and the lower pot is the boil kettle. Use the
following chart to conrm that you have the correct pot sizes. Consult the BoilerMaker™ manual included with each
pot for unpacking and assembly/operation instructions.
FALSE BOTTOM
In addition to the pot, you will also need to purchase a false bottom for the mash tun (upper pot). This false bottom
also includes a large washer.
Note: the AutoSparge™ requires a 13/16” to 7/8” diameter hole to be drilled in the mash tun. If you purchased a bun-
dled system, or ordered the AutoSparge™ hole punch service when you ordered your pot, it will already be drilled in
the R2 position. If not, the AutoSparge™ manual provides detailed installation instructions.
HEAT SOURCE
A single heat source for the lower pot (boil kettle) is required for operation. The upper pot (mash tun) does not need a
heat source. Blichmann Engineering oers three heat source types for your BrewEasy™ all grain system. Our HellFire™
burners operate on high pressure propane, or with our optional gas orice, will operate on natural gas. We also oer
our BoilCoil™ electric immersion heaters for electric brewing systems. The BoilCoiltm electric immersion heaters may
be ordered pre-installed from the factory for a nominal charge, or they may be eld installed. Finally, we oer Electric
Surface Heating Technology with our Surface™ concealed element electric heaters. Instructions for both propane and
electric heating systems are included with the product.
Warning - Use only Blichmann Engineering HellFire™ burners, BoilCoil™ heating elements, or the BoilerMaker
Surface™ with this product. Non-Blichmann Engineering approved products may cause unsatisfactory, unstable or
other unsafe operating conditions, and may lead to unsatisfactory performance, serious injury or death.
Batch Size Mash Tun (upper pot) Boil Kettle (lower pot)
5 gal (19 L) Batch (7.5g/10g kettles) 7.5 gal 10 gal
5 gal (19 L) Batch (10/10g kettles) 10 gal 10 gal
10 gal (38 L) Batch (15g/20g kettles) 15 gal 20 gal
10 gal (38L) Batch (20g/20g kettles) 20 gal 20 gal
20 gal (76 L) Batch (30g/30g kettles) 30 gal 30 gal

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PUMP
A single pump is required to operate your BrewEasy™ brewing system. The pump is used to recirculate liquid from the
bottom kettle up to the top kettle during the mash. We recommend and use the RipTide™, pictured below.
BREWCOMMANDER™
Blichmann Engineering oers the BrewCommander™ temperature controller in both gas (propane and natural gas)
and electric heater versions. It includes a full operational manual, parts list, and installation instructions.
COMMAND STAND™ AND FLOW CONTROL MANIFOLD
Blichmann Engineering oers the Command Stand™ controller stand. The tower supports your controller, pump,
power, plumbing, optional chiller, and other equipment on a convenient pre-packaged stand. The Flow Control
Manifold additionally oers a visual ow meter, wort sampling port, and a convenient 44”working height. While a
Command Stand™ isn’t required for your system, it does greatly simplify the setup and use of your BrewEasy™! Consult
the Command Stand™ operational manual for a parts list and installation instructions.
COMMAND STAND™ COMMAND STAND™ ATTACHED TO
BREWEASY™

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ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble the accessories into both kettles following the kettle manual and respective accessory manuals
2. Install the boil kettle (the lower pot) if using a HellFire™ burner, adjust the
retaining arms to t the outside edge of the pot. Details are shown in the HellFire™
manual.
3. Install the adapter lid or adapter ring on the boil kettle as shown. To
identify which adapter was sent with your system, refer to the “Adapter Lid
Kit” section found on the previous pages of this manual.
Note: The pot lid must be removed from the lower boil kettle prior to
installation of the adapter lid.
4. Install the mash tun (upper pot) on the top of the adapter lid
as shown below. Thread the Quick Connect elbow into the mash
tun drain valve.
Important: Install these ttings exactly as shown or the drain
tube will not t into the assembly!
5. Install the false bottom into the mash tun. Refer to the BoilerMaker™ manual for installing the false bottom.
Whirlpool
Optional
HellFire™
BrewCommander™
Temperature Probe
AutoSparge™ BrewMometer™

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6. Install the drain tube assembly
An orice kit is provided that will regulate the ow rate out of your mash tun to help prevent stuck mashes and to
provide batch to batch consistency. Each orice is marked with a number corresponding to the approximate ow rate
in gallons per minute that will ow through the orice as shown below. Slip the nut over the tube and insert the orice
into the nut as shown.
Rotate the adapter lid so that one of the side holes aligns directly under the mash tun drain valve. Insert the drain tube
into the hole and thread the nut onto valve.
Orice Selection: Included with your BrewEasy™ is a set of 7 ow orices ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 gpm. This orice will
set the approximate recirculation ow rate of the system automatically and allow you to simply open and close the
valves fully to direct wort ow.
Important: It is important to ow at the fastest rate that will not cause your mash to stick. Faster ow rates
increase the stability of the control system and reduces the temperature gradient in the mash. It will take some
experimentation to determine which orice is best for your system. Grain crush, adjuncts, and other variables will all
have some eect on how fast you can recirculate. The chart below is a good starting point.
TIP: Fortunately the BoilerMaker™ brew pot features a level gauge that can be used to warn you of impending stuck
mashes. The level gauge acts as a manometer (pressure gauge) to indicate how hard you are drawing on the mash
bed. If the level in the sight glass drops more than half of the starting level (with the pump o) you are drawing too
fast and are risking a stuck mash. Either install a lower ow orice or throttle the ow using the outlet valve of the
mash tun. If you experience grain bed compaction troubles, it is nearly always the result of crushing your grain too
nely.
BrewCommander™
Temperature Probe
Batch Size (gallons) Approximate Recirculation Rate (gallons/minute)
5 0.75
10 1.25
20 1.5

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7. Install hoses: Your BrewEasy™ system includes the necessary QuickConnector™ hose ttings and a length of high
quality silicone hose. Connect another elbow QuickConnector™ tting on the inlet to the AutoSparge™ oat valve. The
elbows will keep the hoses from kinking. Place a straight QuickConnector™ tting on the inlet to the pump and the
pump throttling valve.
NOTE: Teon tape is not needed with the QuickConnector™ ttings.
Important: Place your pump in the desired location ensuring that it is at the lowest possible point in the system.
A centrifugal pump will not prime and operate properly if it is installed above the liquid level in the bottom kettle.
Typically the pump is positioned on the side of the product where the AutoSparge™ is installed. Ensure that the
controller and pump are located far enough from the burner or pot so that the components stay cool and dry.
AutoSparge™
Connection
Mash Tun
Boil Kettle
BrewCommander™
Temperature Probe
Extention Cord
Surface™ Heating
Element
Pump
Drain Tube
Power Supply

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Operation:
The BrewEasy™ is a RIMS system (Recirculation Infusion Mash System) that uses a process called Kettle RIMS. This RIMS
system requires the continuous recirculation of wort through the mash tun for the following purposes:
(1) Adding heat to the mash for step mashing
(2) Reducing temperature gradients within the mash bed
(3) Clarifying the wort (vorlauf)
Another key dierence with this system is that you will start with ALL of your brewing liquor at the start of the brew
day. This is a no sparge system! The elimination of the sparge process and separate vorlauf reduces the length of your
brew day by about an hour!
System Eciency: The BrewEasy™ system eciency is about mid-way between a brew in a bag system and a
traditional three tier y sparging system. Most y sparge setups achieve about 78-82% mash (conversion) eciency
on Blichmann Engineering equipment. Of course there are many variables (crush, water chemistry, adjuncts etc.) that
eect the eciency of any mashing system. The BrewEasy™ system typically achieves about 10% lower eciency than
a y sparging system and about 10% more than a typical brew in a bag system. With the compactness, speed, ease of
use and excellent repeatability, the BrewEasy™ is great system with few compromises!
Tip: As with any new system it will take a few batches to dial in your eciency and water usage requirements.
Always make careful notes, and closely follow our recommendations. If you are new to all grain brewing we
suggest reading John Palmer’s book “How to Brew” published by the Brewers Association, before brewing your
rst batch. Please note that this manual is not intended to be a complete all grain brewing text.
Water for Brewing: The full volume of water required for brewing should be treated with water salts if using distilled
or de-ionized water (see Water Chemistry for more information). Otherwise, carbon-ltered city water (carbon ltering
removes chlorine), well water, or un-chlorinated spring water would be acceptable. If your water source is known
to have very hard water, you are not able to use a carbon lter, or your water is treated with a water softener, it is
advisable to follow the water chemistry techniques outlined in the Water Chemistry section below.
Install a hose between the AutoSparge™ and the pump throttling valve as shown. Cut it to the appropriate length
and secure it with the provided hose clamps. Ensure that the hose does not kink and that it is routed away from
heat sources that may cause it to burn. Lastly, install a hose between the brew kettle outlet valve and the pump inlet
also shown. Again, ensure that the hose does not kink or come in contact with excessive heat. It is recommended to
provide a little slack in the hoses to accommodate positioning the pump.
NOTE: If using the ow control manifold, the outlet of the pump will need to connect to the manifold in
between the pump and the AutoSparge™.
1/8” Clearance
Use pliers to
close clamp

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Water Chemistry: Water chemistry varies depending on the location of the source
and what was done to treat the water. The most predictable way to control the
quality of the water, particularly if you are unsure of your local water chemistry,
is to start with pure water (distilled, deionized, or reverse osmosis) and add your
own minerals to the water. This ensures that the mash is at the correct pH so that
the grains are more eciently converted to sugars, and the proper pH avoids
extracting astringent avors from the husks. To get started, you will need some raw
ingredients, easily found at your local homebrew supply store: Gypsum (Calcium
Sulfate, CaSO4), Calcium Chloride (CaCl), and Baking Soda (also found in your local
grocery store). Next, use the chart on the following page to select the proper water
treatment.
Important: Multiply the unit of measure by how many gallons you will be mixing
at a time. Stir well to ensure the ingredients completely dissolve. There may be
some cloudiness initially; this is acceptable.
Tip: John Palmer & Cameron Kaminski’s book “Water” published by the Brewers
Association, covers this topic in great detail, and is a recommended resource for all
grain brewers.
tsp/gal g/gal tsp/gal g/gal tsp/gal g/gal
Pale Hoppy 1/4 1 1/8 0.5 0 0
Pale Malty 1/8 0.5 1/4 1 0 0
Amber Hoppy 1/4 1 1/8 0.5 1/16 0.5
Amber Malty 1/8 0.5 1/4 1 1/16 0.5
Dark Hoppy 1/4 1 1/8 0.5 3/16 1
Dark Malty 1/8 0.5 1/4 1 3/16 1
Gypsum (CaSO4) Calcium Chloride (CaCl) Baking Soda (NaHC03)
Beer Style
System Overview: The gure below is a schematic of the overall BrewEasy™ KettleRIMS process. Note that the
system is a continuous recirculation RIMS process. The arrows indicate the direction and path of the continuous
ow. The mash tun is positioned above the boil kettle so that it will drain by gravity, and ow from the mash tun into
the boil kettle. A pump is used to move the wort from the boil kettle back into the mash tun. An AutoSparge™ level
control is utilized to gently return the wort to the top of the mash bed to prevent channeling. In addition, it prevents
an accidental overow of the system should the mash stick or the drain tube or valve plug for any reason. The orice
installed in the drain tube sets the ow rate for the system automatically. Heat is added only to the boil kettle. The
temperature of the wort is sensed in the lower kettle and heat is added automatically as needed. During the mash, the
temperature in the lower kettle is kept 3-5 degrees higher than the desired mash temperature.

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Filling Your System: Calculate the total water needed for your brew day. This should include grain absorption, boil
o, and wort lost in your mash tun dead space, brew kettle dead space, and other downstream losses including
shrinkage from cooling. Most brewing software such as BeerSmith and ProMash help you calculate these parameters.
With a little experimentation you will be able to easily predict the water usage. Top up water can always be added
to the boil kettle. If the target starting volume is exceeded you will either need to boil longer, or add extract to
compensate.
Close all valves and place about half of the brewing liquor in the mash tun and the remainder in the boil kettle. Adjust
the position of the AutoSparge™ arm by loosening the wing nut and moving the arm so that the sliding piston is in
the open position as shown in the gure below. This ensures that the valve is in the open position and the water can
ow freely as you turn on your pump and begin heating the liquor to strike temperature. The levels in both pots will
automatically adjust as you begin owing. Consult your AutoSparge™ manual for detailed information
Heat to Strike Temperature: Open all valves fully and then turn on your pump. Add any water salts and acids at
this time. Turn on your heat source until you reach your desired strike temperature. At this time close all valves
and turn o the pump. Then, set your BrewCommander™ temperature to 3-5 degrees higher than the desired mash
temperature before adding grains.
Tip: If excessive water is spraying out the end of the AutoSparge™ level control valve, this can be quickly corrected by
partially closing (throttling) the pump ow valve until the bypass ow is reduced. Some bypass is normal and is not
detrimental to the wort.
Caution: Adding grains while the pump is on will likely cause the pump to airlock and the mash to stick! Always turn
o the heat source, turn o the pump, and close all valves prior to adding the grains.
Add Grains: Gently add the grist to the mash tun stirring as you add the grains. After all grains have been added,
readjust the AutoSparge™ oat arm as shown in the gure to the right. The middle of the oat ball is about 1-2”(25-
50mm) above the grain when lifted up fully into the “o”position. The idea is to have about 1-2”of liquor above the
grain bed at all times while recirculating. This reduces the chance for channeling in the grain and evenly distributes
the recirculated wort over the top of the mash bed.
Let the grain sit (dough-in) for about 10 min to absorb the liquor and for the air to purge out of the grain. An
occasional gentle stirring will break up any clumps and release air pockets. The doughing-in process is vital for
problem free recirculation. Turning on the pump before this dough-in process is complete will likely cause an airlock
in the pump and a stuck mash!
Important: it is imperative that the
AutoSparge™ level control valve is open or
your pump will be air locked and will not ow!

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Begin Recirculation: At this time, open all valves and turn on the pump. In a minute or so the AutoSparge™ level
control valve will automatically trim the ow to match the ow through the orice. Readjust the position of the
oat ball if needed to achieve 1-2”of wort above the grain bed. Recirculating during the mash will clarify the wort
and eliminate the vorlauf process (wort clarication) and save time. It will also reduce temperature gradients in the
mash bed (stratication). In addition, you can easily add heat to make up any temperature losses in the system to
maintain the desired mash temperature and ramp to other rest temperatures. Blichmann Engineering oers the
BrewCommander™ control system to automate this process, providing ultimate accuracy and repetition!
During the Mash: After about 10-15 min all the liquor has been recirculated approximately one to two times and
the wort is an even consistent temperature. At this time take a pH reading using a quality digital pH meter. Your
pH should be between 5.1 and 5.4 pH when measured at mash temperatures (145-160F, 63-71C). If the sample has
cooled to room temperature your reading should be in the 5.2-5.6 pH range. If your mash is not in the desired range
you will need to add more calcium into your mash or add an acid (we recommend phosphoric) to acidulate the mash.
Tip: Make sure that the thermometer in the boil kettle is actually in the wort or it will not read accurately. If it is not
submerged, simply lower the oat ball in the mash tun and that wort will be drained into the boil kettle.
Important: Do not skip the pH measurements! If your mash is much above the recommended pH you risk astringency
in your beer among other detrimental changes. Adding water salts and acid may be necessary to achieve proper pH
in any all grain brewing system.
Important: Stir (rake) the top 1/3 of the mash bed about every 15 minutes to break up any channels in the mash
bed that may have formed. Do NOT disturb the bottom 2/3’s of the bed as this is acting as the lter in the system.
Periodically raking the mash will increase your eciency and ensure an even temperature throughout the mash bed
for more repeatable results.
Tip: Periodically measure the specic gravity. Since you have added all of the brewing liquor into your mash, SG is
the same as your pre-boil wort SG! This is a great feature of the BrewEasy™ process and allows you to quickly make
adjustments to your wort such as adding extract, water, or mashing a bit longer.
Completion of Starch Conversion: At the completion of your mash your wort will be quite clear. Turn o the pump
and close the valve on your lower boil kettle. Leave the valve on the mash tun fully open. Turn on your heat source
to begin bringing the wort to a boil. The wort in the mash tun will drain into your brew kettle automatically. It is not
necessary to slow the ow down in the mash tun.
Tip: A slight increase in eciency can be gained by reducing the ow out of the mash tun when the liquid in the level
gauge reaches the height of the valve. This allows more time for the wort to permeate though the spent grains and
reach the drain dip tube before it loses its siphon. Slowly move the valve handle toward the closed position until the
rate of draining (as viewed in the level gauge) is about half of the full ow position. This is a completely optional step.
In about 20 minutes your wort will have completely drained from the mash tun. Simply scoop out the spent grains
and then remove the drain tube and the hose connected to the AutoSparge™ ow valve. Then remove the mash tun
and adapter lid from the boil kettle. Your wort should now be getting close to the boiling point.
Warning: Keep a close eye on the boil kettle temperature! DO NOT bring the wort to a boil with the mash tun on top
of the boil kettle. Turn the heat down or o if the temperature is above 200F (93 degrees C) when you are still draining
from the mash tun . A boil-over will cause hot wort to ow out of the large vent holes in the adapter lid and may
cause severe burns!
Take a nal volume and specic gravity reading of your wort and record. If you are not at the desired specic gravity
you can add extract or water to compensate. At this point, boil and add hops as you would any batch.

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After Use Cleaning, Storage, and Maintenance:
Cleaning the BrewEasy™ is very straight-forward. Start by cleaning the adapter lid with a mild detergent (non-
chlorine) or Powdered Brewery Wash (PBW) after use. Rinse the drain tube with hot water or soak in a pail of
PBW to remove any soils inside the tube. Soak the hoses in a PBW solution, rinse with hot tap water and soak in a
non-chlorine sanitizer. Hang to dry. Note: Iodophor will leave a harmless brown stain on the hoses. StarSan, our
recommended sanitizer, will not cause any staining. Please consult the individual product manuals for the proper
cleaning methods for the BoilerMaker™ pots, RiptTide™ Brewing Pump, and any other brewery equipment accessories.