Ruby Street Fusion 25

This fully integrated brew system considers every detail for consistency and simplicity

Test lab notes

The beauty of an end-to-end integrated system like this is that there’s no piecemealing involved. No “wondering if the valves will fit across hardware manufacturers.” And no need to call multiple vendors if something goes wrong. You’re counting on the manufacturer being an experienced brewer with a high standard of quality and a feel for what brewers need to get the job done comfortably and efficiently.

Having brewed on various iterations of the Ruby Street Fusion system, including a recent office brew test of the Fusion 25, we are pleased to give it our seal of approval. From the mobile frame to the parts selection and assembly, everything about this system is thoroughly considered with incredible

attention to detail. From heat shields to keep the valves cool to flame sensors that cut the gas if the burners go out, it’s built with safety in mind.

The unit we tested included the digital control package and the plate chiller package, which offer the perfect balance of hands-on brewing and set-itand-forget-it convenience. The automation is there to keep you from making a mistake, but the system doesn’t do the brewing for you.

Because the system is manufactured in the U.S. (in Fort Collins, Colorado), they can offer a range of pre-installed options from HERMS coils to an inline oxygen kit, allowing you to get a professionally built system that meets your exact needs for brewing at home or on your pilot system.

The only issue we’ve had in our 20+ brews on Ruby Street systems is our self-induced problem of remembering to disconnect the temperature sensor cabling from the temperature control unit to our kettle. Our advice would be to order a couple of extra cables just in case you do the same.

All-in-all this system is the best integrated brew system, from function to aesthetic appeal, we’ve ever used on a small-batch scale. You may have a little bit of sticker shock, but this will be the last brew system you will ever need (until you decide that it’s time to go pro). Price: $6,900 with included options Manufacturer: Ruby Street Brewing Available from: rubystreetbrewing.com