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Old 05-06-2009
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Originally Posted by gulfcoastcruiser View Post
I homebrew at home, but I could not imagine trying to homebrew on my boat. You want to keep your wort in a dark place at a relatively cool and constant temperature during the fermentation process which might not be possible on a boat.

Also, a boil over in the galley would be pretty messy. I use a propane cooker on my patio at home.
Many years ago when the engine in my old Cal 40 actually worked and I had refrigeration. I used ale yeast, a short 45 minute wort boil in the cockpit, and bottle conditioning -- no carboys. I would only brew a gallon at a time because I had a small ice- box. It was fun and the beer was delicious, but the cost of ingredients and propane was far far in excess of just buying the local stuff.
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