SS Brewtech SVBS First Brew Day

[@toddwebster4977]

Hi Brian and Kelly, I have followed your channel for many years as you built your brewery and moved to a new home and built a new brewery in your basement. Very fun to watch. While watching you I have been working on plans to build my own Pub Shed and brewery. The Pub Shed externals are finaly build. I am working on finishing the inside with fun rough wood working. I hope by this summer to get my electric brewery working and have a lot of this fun summer with friends. I hope to see you brewing again. I always enjoy watching you and Kelly during a live brew session.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks man!! 👍🍻

[@tm-dd4vc]

Hi Brian and Kelly we miss your yt videos . hopefully we get to catch up soon with a live brewday.

[@lfcsponge]

Hi Brian, I have only discovered your channel lately and find it very indepth and brilliant to be honest. As a new brewer ypur content is great so I hope you are doing ok and that there is more content coming soon Colm..Ireland

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks!! Welcome! Hopefully some coming soon! 👍🍻

[@vincentcento]

@@ShortCircuitedBrewersWe await your return!

[@160Brew]

8:40 if you shut the pumps off before you throw in the hops, and leave it off for about a minute, the pellets will break up. Then turn the pump back on and the pump and/or hoses shouldn’t get clogged. I’ve seen this happen where whole pellets get sucked in the hose/pump and expand rapidly and cause the clog. That being said, I plan on sticking with my 3 vessel propane system. 😂

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Ok thanks for the tip! 👍🍻

[@deckerhand12]

I like this system. If it came with a standard house plug like anvil as well as the mash and boil I would get it

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Yeah 240 volts negates that. 👍🍻

[@xnoheartx]

I am waiting patiently for my 220v socket to get installed to use my new SVBS. thanks for this :)

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Glad you enjoyed! 👍🍻

[@timpolster]

Thanks Brian. Another great video. Looks like a nice system but I am still a happy Anvil Foundry user with a Brewzilla false bottom and Wilserbrewer bag. (thanks to your help on the Brewzilla false bottom a few years ago!)

[@tonylamartina6729]

Great video Brian. After watching this it makes me happy that I went with the Spike Solo 20 gallon. I like being able to see the entire system as it recirculates. That has always been an issue with those all in one systems. If there is an issue in the middle of brew day its harder to diagnose where the problem is because everything is sealed up with covers. I like knowing that the I.D. of my hoses are bigger and that the pump I am using has enough power to push hops and other sediment through it. In my case I use the Riptide. Great piece of mind knowing that the pump is very powerful and that I can quickly and accurately diagnose an issue if one came about in the middle of brewing. Love all the videos. Keep them coming.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

All good points! Thanks for the comments! 👍🍻

[@dane9945]

I've brewed on this system twice now. A hop spider is definitely recommended.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

I'd have to agree with you on that! 👍🍻

[@MotoMatt418]

What are your thoughts on it overall? I’m shopping for a unit and need to pick soon 😎

[@scottbenson4818]

SS seems to make very nice stuff. Everything looks super well out together. Not sure if I would switch from an anvil. The recirculating tower seemed very nice. No clamped hose or anything to flip around. I’ll see how you progress before making a final judgement. Thanks for doing the dirty work Brian. Cheers from out east.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Someone's gotta do it! Lol 👍🍻

[@alvaradobrewhouse6387]

Great video Brian. I'm due for an upgrade and this one is on my short list along with the Clawhammer system. Thx man, appreciate the videos and glad to see you back.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks Tom!! 👍🍻

[@DrulluDrasl]

Thanks!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks so much!! 👍🍻

[@christianbureau6732]

Great review, cheers

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks Christian! 👍🍻

[@bulldog9708]

Good to see you back !

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks man! 👍🍻

[@garagbrewnv9371]

I didn't read all the comments. Just from when I watch other videos with this type of system. Maybe recirculate longer before pulling up the basket, similar to vorlaufing, if able. This may help with less particles in the boil. I'm thinking of getting an all in one system myself. Cheers!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Yeah the holes are too large and go up the side too far..no amount of recirculation will fix that issue..

[@JPch108]

Obrigado Portugal Aveiro

[@indiekiduk]

8:30 ha I did the same trick blowing down the recirc pipe to unblock the pump on the Klarstein Mundschenk, I believe the pump inlet sucked in a hard hop pellet. I think it might be best to turn off the pump while adding hops and stir to dissolve them before turning pump back on. I'm gonna try that next brew.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

👍🍻

[@BrandonPloch]

2:04 Great video. I just learned this and thought I would share. There are two different gallons imperial and US. An imperial gallon is about 20% larger than a U.S. gallon. That is probably why there is a discrepancy from your flow meter and the markings.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

My meter is accurate to US gallons. I've measured it by weight. So the markings are actually off.

[@kegtoe]

Nice honest review. I too, have been guilty of forcing air through transfer tubing in the past.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Lol you gotta do whatever it takes! Lol 👍🍻

[@curtpick628]

Hmmmm. Still liking my Anvil. Great overview, Brian!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks Curt! 👍🍻

[@michaelmueller7860]

My goto method for unsticking a mash!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Haha nice! 👍🍻

[@Newtstampede]

Great video and some interesting....features??? i guess you would call them. Interesting malt pipe design. I dont see how you would be able to sparge (effectively) on that. I think it may be best to keep on with my current system, with all its flaws, and keep searching.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks for the observations and comments. 👍🍻

[@kellywoods5810]

Thanks Brian

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks for your support! 👍🍻

[@SankaraHomeBrewing]

Thanks for sharing. Nice that you had a good brew day and didn't have too many things go wrong. Cheers!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Yeah it was successful for a first brew day! 👍🍻

[@A2an]

Nice to have you back 👍

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Yeah!! Thanks man! 👍🍻

[@ElementaryBrewingCo]

Thorough review Brian, cheers!!!!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks Brian! 👍🍻

[@jimmybacon1868]

Awesome thank you Brian! I have a Brewtools but this seems like a really good piece of equipment as well!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks for the comments!

[@marklpaulick]

Wow! Thanks for the video, Brian. The pump clogged after 1 ounce of hops? I will be running far away from this system. And why do you say the green crush is different? Because you have 6 inch rollers? What difference does that make?

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

The 6 inch rollers leave the husks more intact than smaller rollers. 👍🍻

[@steviedmusician623]

Helpful video. What it tells me is that it’s a good idea to use a grain and hop bag. How does this compare to the Grainfather G30 V3?

[@denniskatinas]

How are you doing?

[@wd6358]

Although I didn't see a bunch of red flags this does make me want to stay with the propane/kettle/cooler mash tun brew system I have. I hit all my numbers, make good beer. If it ain't broke don't fix it. But these nice shiny all in one systems are tempting. Great video as usual.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thank you! I'm just giving the info.. 😁 I agree with not fixing what isn't broken! 👍🍻

[@craigherron243]

Another great video, for the price point and the quality SS are known for they seemed to have rushed this (😂) to market, even though they say they have gone through numerous trials. The fact that the holes are that large and the pump clogs with a hop load that would be considered minor these days is a concern. I’d hate to see how it handles an IPA hop load😳

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Yeah I think you'd have issues with lots of hops. 👍😁

[@TheHomebrewChallenge]

Really interesting to see this review. So good that you keep all the little issues you ran into in the video to help the rest of us.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Gotta keep it real Martin!! 👍🍻

[@BEERNBBQBYLARRY]

How did 2 day old comments get added wen this was just posted 27 minutes ago? LOL Seems like a decent enough almost-in-one but appears to have similar flaws as the Grainfather (i.e. pump filter clogging). Thanks for the review!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Patreon early access..😁 Yeah they have smaller low flow pumps so it does happen! 👍🍻

[@BEERNBBQBYLARRY]

@@ShortCircuitedBrewers oh ok. I guess I could do the same for my four Patrons too!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY lol you could!

[@januszkszczotek8587]

"Almost-in-one" 😂

[@jn7676]

Great Video! I have to say seeing this system and your video really makes me happy I use a different all in one... Seems like a lot of small issues for the price point. Again, love the video especially the RO information. I brew with RO and I am def. going to look into getting a filler like you have! Thanks again and glade to see you are back at it!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks man!! Glad you enjoyed! 👍🍻

[@gocubbies83]

Did you sparge? Maybe that’s why low efficiency?

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

I did not. The system was designed for a no sparge so that's how I used it. You certainly can sparge though. 👍🍻

[@marklpaulick]

Thank you brian, best video/review I’ve seen on the system. I really want to like it but I’m still not convinced. I think you were a little too nice on your review! (It’s ok, good for you). So do I have this right? MASH efficiency 59% on a very moderate grain bill, Lots of grain bits in the boil? That tells me the mash basket is a crap design… whirlpool addition clogged the pump? Holy crap that’s a huge downside! The best immersion chiller out there is MAYBE compatible because it sits on top of the element? Dang! Again I really want to like it… but I don’t see it performing any better than a standard brew bag, false bottom type of system anyone can make.

[@marklpaulick]

I’d love to know what @bobbyfromNJ thinks about this too.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

I just try to present what I find without any bias and report on what my experience is. I'm sure Bobby has plenty to say. 😁👍🍻

[@marklpaulick]

@@ShortCircuitedBrewers respect 🫡

[@maxwellblakely7952]

Is it possible to use a counter flow chiller with this system?

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

@@maxwellblakely7952 sure.

[@indiekiduk]

5:18 too much grain in the boil. Seems like the recirc isn't working effectively, maybe because of hop filter, real shame. Maybe the instructions say to fit the hop filter after the mash is finished? Oh you covered that at 11:00 that is really disappointing so much grain is ending up in the boil and yes holes so far up the malt pipe is a bad design.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Yeah I think the holes are a bit too large and maybe go up too far on the sides.

[@indiekiduk]

@@ShortCircuitedBrewers the best recric holes are 3mm probably bigger than it has, but there cannot be a pump filter after or the recirc just won't work. Hopefully they take your feedback on board for v2.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

@@indiekiduk 👍🍻

[@eddiane]

Great video buddy. While watching I find that time goes so fast. Interesting system. Overall not for me being an Anvil Gen 1 guy but interesting none the less. You are certainly the regular guy brewer like I am and its cool to see that you did the same thing I would have done with that hop snot binding the flow. Cheers buddy!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Haha!! Gotta keep it real!! 👍🍻

[@leroygross9144]

For only that kind of efficiency and that price, I think I'll stick to my brewzilla 😊 cheers 🍻

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

👍🍻

[@dneff306]

Which brew in a bag system do you recommend?

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

The anvil foundry or the brewzilla are good options for the money. 👍🍻

[@Demicron]

I'm still trying to figure out how to correctly set up the anvil in brewfather with sparging lol 😆 actually might not be a bad video idea. Have you go on and explain how to set up everything and possible variations.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Ok sounds like a plan for a video. I do have the very latest Foundry 10.5 I'll be doing a video on. Maybe I can include that in there. 👍🍻

[@scottcarr9985]

I have an anvil first Gen 10.5 I make 8 to 8.5 gallons on regular. (I have over 40 batches on .just 2 or 3 batches bad or weak that were my fault should have used rice hulls) I jump to my 20 gallon kettles when more or big or imperial is called for. I am looking for something in-between like 8 to 14 looking at the big brewzilla at more beer on sale now. Is there a larger version of this ? There is a lot I like about it. And things changes I don't like on the larger anvil. Thank you for your unbiased video.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

I have not heard about any larger versions. Thanks for the comment! 👍🍻

[@rileyway2786]

Might be a naive question, but I’ve always poured sparge water over the grains to hit target volume. In this set up do you use a starting volume to get you there? Also it seems the pump isn’t that strong or the mesh filter didn’t keep out particles that well, is that what you found?

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Yeah basically I did a no sparge method. You can do that in your brewing software setup. I'm pretty sure the issue with the grain is that the mesh is too coarse. 👍🍻

[@januszkszczotek8587]

My homebrew supplier said, that they are awaiting a certification of the SVBS for the EU. But they cannot give an ETA.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Ok👍🍻

[@Raxy198]

I asked SS brewtech. They said 2nd half of 2023 for EU

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

@@Raxy198 thanks for sharing that info! 👍🍻

[@K5QBF]

Yay brew day!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Damn right!!

[@K5QBF]

@@ShortCircuitedBrewers looks like a really cool system.

[@mikeestes3022]

Was this the not not Corona? Any chance you wanna share the recipe?🙂Thanks!

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Yeah it's on brewfather. share.brewfather.app/iVrVJko48TvXcY

[@mikeestes3022]

@@ShortCircuitedBrewers thanks!

[@jwhazel]

Awesome video as always. What did you think of cleanup? Specifically the basket and the trub filter? I know it seems trivial but this is somewhat important to me. I hate having to sit there and scrub/poke grains out of mesh surfaces.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

The basket was a little bit of PITA the husks do get kinda stuck in the holes. I sprayed as much as I could, then let it dry over night and then the all wiped out easily. The kettle was easy enough. The trub filter was no problem. 👍🍻

[@rafaelpestano7436]

Love your detailed reviews! Will we be graced by a G-40 one in the future? 🙏 Thank you!

[@rafaelpestano7436]

Ok just found the G-70 one you did, it should be similar to the G-40 I guess

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Yes sir. I've not had any contact with GF recently.

[@philipsullivan9284]

Don’t need to sparge on these systems?

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

It is designed to be a no sparge. But you can sparge if you want 👍🍻

[@FermentationAdventures]

Great video! Any idea what SS recommends for a grain crush vs what your crush was if that hop filter clogged so easily?

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

I'm not sure they have a recommendation? 👍🍻

[@TWillBeer]

Seems to be a few bugs in this one. The chilling and whirlpool issues might break the deal for me.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

I hear you! 👍🍻

[@timheffernan3577]

Quite a few issues recently from SS Brewtech's new releases. I suspect the new owners are more focused on $ than quality

[@arnienz1962]

What happened to this channel?

[@DimpieDeBruyn]

Markings ¼ of a gallon off ... not acceptable 🤨

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Thanks for the comment. 👍🍻

[@asiabrewvision3807]

Doesn't seem like a value for money system.

[@PortlyGentleman]

Nice one my friend, I know we're both big strong dudes but how did you do cleaning that thing? Dumping it out, I found it to be problematic. Just the kettle probably weighs 50 lb. Hopefully your shoulder is okay. I wonder how many duty cycles that fiddly. Siliconic seal around the filter, has in it before it stops functioning properly ? 🫣

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

Lol it is heavy for sure! I did ok. I wonder about that seal and the center seal as well. 👍🍻