Clawhammer Supply has a pretty awesome product. This is definitely on my wish list right now. I’m planning on getting this in the future and I’ll let you know all about it when I do. I have done a lot of research on it in the meantime.
After considering the costs of buying all the individual parts, this setup is actually fairly inexpensive. The Clawhammer Supply Digital, Electric, Semi-automated brew system (amazon link) is great for simple and consistent brewing. It takes the guesswork out of many steps in the brewing process and saves time.
This setup saves you from having to buy a few things:
- Wort Chiller
- Mash Tun
- Turkey Fryer
- Keggle
The cost of propane when using the turkey fryer can get quite expensive. If you already have low electric costs, maybe with solar panels this setup can save some cash in the long run.
I also love the wort chiller, it will save us from having to bring the garden hose in from outside and having to pour the excess water down the sink drain. It also is pretty nicely built so the constant leaks we have with our current chiller won’t be an issue.
No Sparging
This is a possible complain with many homebrewers looking to maximize their efficiency. The technique system uses is more of a brew in a bag style. Because of this there is no sparging or rinsing the grains to increase the sugar content in your wort.
There is nothing stopping you from still rinsing when you take the basket out of the water, but you won’t be able to control the flow.
Other Brands
There are some other brands out there than you can consider purchasing but I have not seen anything like this one. It has nearly everything you will need to brew from day one.
A consideration for those outside of the United States might be the Braumeister since Clawhammer only works with American power outlets.