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Meet the HERMIT

(Heat Exchanger Recirculating Mash Infusion Technique)


Built and operated by Dennis Collins - Knoxville, Tennessee

Last Updated:  12 - 6 - 2005

Articles:


Selecting the Right Kettle


How To Buy Yeast Only Once a Year


Hop Storage Techniques (How to Vacuum Seal)


Kegging 101


Force Carbonation Procedure


Top 10 Brewing Tips

Barb

Fittings

Click the links below to navigate the various sections of my brewery:


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                                                                      Other Gadgets            Lessons Learned


                                                                                 Recipes            Links

You will note a symbol like this on each page of this site.  This is my own personal rebellion against barb fittings.  To find out more, visit the Plumbing and More Plumbing section.


Welcome to my brewery, home of the HERMIT brewing system!


Thanks for stopping by!  In these pages I have documented the design of my brewery and a great portion of my brewing philosophy.  Peruse these pages at your leisure and come back often!  I welcome all questions and comments regarding just about any brewing related topic.  Just drop me an e-mail (dcollins at springmail dot com).  I've purposely removed my e-mail address link for spam purposes.  DEATH TO SPAM!    Happy Brewing!

Latest News!


As most of you know, Innovative Homebrew Solutions is online and in business!  I am working on getting the website up to par, and hopefully soon, it will replace this site and become your one-stop HERMS information warehouse and news site for everything that is homebrewing. In the meantime, Innovative Homebrew Solutions is selling the Hop Stopper, Site Tube kits, and a host of Stainless Steel parts and accessories.  If you mention the HERMIT brewery when ordering, the shipping is free!


Innovative Homebrew Solutions on The Brewing Network!


The Brewing Network is a live weekly web cast on homebrewing hosted by Justin Crossley.  On Sunday, December 18th, they will be doing a "Gadget" show and will feature the Hop Stopper and a live interview with yours truly.  There will also be a Hop Stopper given away to one lucky caller.  The Brewing Network airs live at 8:00 PM, EST (5:00 PM, PST) on Sundays.  Check it out on Sunday, December 18th!


Check Out My New 6 - Tap Beer Fridge

That's right.  6.