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Priest Brews in Washing Machine

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the dirty-vestments dept.

An anonymous writer sends in this story about a priest who has made a brewery out of his washing machine. See his website for recipes and pictures.

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  1. Washing Machine by ctar · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I am a homebrewer, and I don't really understand what part of brewing a washing machine can come into play. The english article mentions temperature control, but I can't imagine how a washing machine could do the type of temperature control needed for making beer. During the mash (early stage) you need to keep a high temperature (around 150F) for at least 4 or 5 hours. But the water can't change. Its part of what will become beer!

    During fermentation of lagers (which he is probably brewing if he is German, and if he is brewing the beers linked on his page) you need to keep a constant LOW temperature (around 40F?) for weeks. Again, I don't understand how a washing machine could help accomplish this...(unless he has a 2nd container inside the wash tub, and circulates consistently cold water around it?)

    The great thing about brewing beer is you don't really need any mechanical machines. Its more about temperature control and keeping everything sanitary.