I got home tonight after drinking midstrength as I had to drive. Opened the Kegorator and pulled out a frosty Pint glass... the Mexican Cerveza poured a golden stream of happiness until #$%^$%@## the air bubbles signalled the end of the keg! I looked down at the dry dusty fermenter on the...
Hey PP, if I get a cheap Stainless Steel 70 or 90litr pot that will be ok wont it? As the grain is not going to be sitting on the bottom. When I say cheap I mean it will have a thin base. Being a qualified chef I am used to using thick based pots which help to make sure food doesn't burn on the...
Hey Pistolpatch,
thanks to you and everyone else in this forum who has given helpful advice. I have printed out the articles and will read them today. It sounds like the most logical approach to get up and running for a fraction of the cost. It will also mean I don't have to rush into...
Hey guys, thanks for all the quick feedback.
I was thinking of using the HLT as the kettle to boil the wort in. Do people do that?
If so is a 70 litre pot adequate. I want to avoid using "borrowed" kegs from commercial breweries.
the guy at the local HBS showed me his kettle which is a cut off...
I have done the research and decided that the best spot to start purchasing would be brewers who might be upgrading.
I am looking to make double batches only so would be buying a 70 litre esky and 70 litre stainless pot.
I was told that immersion elements aren't much good so will probably use a...