Darrell Malin's Beastly System

Darrell Malin’s Beastly System

Termed The Beast by proud papa Darrell Malin of Mesa, AZ, this edition of Pimp My System showcases a slick two-tier setup. Members of the AHA Forum can see more pictures of Darrell’s system, as well as post comments and questions. You can even post pictures of your own system. Truly inspiring, Darrell. Thanks for sharing!

Pimp My Patio, is more like it. Every backyard should be so well equipped.
The Beast, in profile. Notice the two temperature gauges on the mash tun. This is to monitor temperature stratification from the top and bottom of the mash. Darrell says the recirculation of wort by his HERMS helps balance the temperature disparity.
Enough tubes and valves to satisfy the most discriminating nuclear scientist, Darrell has integrated this handy store-bought coil chiller into the design.

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