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Home Photo Galleries Equipment Galleries Doug Dozark • Gulfport, Florida

Doug's unique three-tier system utilizes Blichmann Engineering stainless steel components, which are known for their non-welded fittings that are threaded through the valves.

It all started when Doug was dreaming up a brewing system that would be big enough to hopefully brew commercially at his restaurant, Peg's, in Gulfport, Florida. He saw some photos of Jay's welding work on brewing systems and reached out for some help.

Photo credits: Dennis Brennan

<p>Doug's unique three-tier system utilizes Blichmann Engineering stainless steel components, which are known for their non-welded fittings that are threaded through the valves. Imagined by Doug (top) and built by welder Jay Lesher (of Clearwater, Florida) (left), this brew tree boasts an impressive 1-barrel capacity. It all started when Doug was dreaming up a brewing system that would be big enough to hopefully brew commercially at his restaurant, Peg's, in Gulfport, Florida. He saw some photos of Jay's welding work on brewing systems and reached out for some help.&nbsp; </p>

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<p>To build the sculpture, the two hit some local scrap yards and found lots of stainless steel. Top to bottom it is about 9 feet (2.7 m) tall, and features steps and landings on the back so that Doug can access the hot liquor tank at the top. <br /> <br />&quot;I was going to put a ladder against it, but Jay built a platform that can hold two people or me and a few bags of grain,&quot; said Doug. </p>

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<p>Once Jay figured out the specifications of the tanks, he designed the burners with a flame shroud - which works like a heat shield - so that the tanks could receive enough heat. </p>

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<p>He built the mechanism so that the shroud doesn't let the flame get into the valve. The design also helps in the wind when brewing outside.&nbsp; </p>

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