Are blichmann overrated or worth the extra $?

[Batz]

lol

If the US $ goes right down the numbers might align, but I wouldn't bank on it (or public healthcare in America for that matter!).

 

[seamad]

Problem with that is you will pay for each item to be shipped to an address in oregan or similar before onforwarding for shipment to Australia, plus, well, potential fraud charges I would rather not deal with!


The freight on mine was free within the states. Most brew shops direct ship them from Blichmann, and the prices seem identical across most shops so the intra states shipping price is probably part of the deal with blichmann.
The declared value on my pot was @ $170, The shipping co did that on their own accord. Wasn't needed as price was already under the thou.

 

[yankinoz]

Re US forwarding services, there are many of them, and they have varied plans. I used one when I moved to Australia. See if you have to subscribe, and for how long.

Among general US suppliers, check out Northern Brewer, in Minneapolis. For heavy items you might also check out UK suppliers; I've never ordered brew supplies from there, but on small items I have found the Royal Mail rates are often low in comparison with those from the US or even across Australia. Don't know about something as big as a Blichmann.

 

[MashPaddler]

After doing the research, I went local. I ordered my 100L boiler with thermometer and 3 piece ball valve this week, with an added sight glass. Pretty good deal for the size. I picked up a basic hoist for under $100, so I can biab double batches until I can buy the HLT and mash tun. I may go blichmann for the mash tun, but otherwise I think the $ are better off going towards fittings, HERMS parts etc. I picked up an italian burner with a medium adjustable regulator from beerbelly too.

These guys have some great brew sculptures, although it will be single level and pumps for me.

http://cheekypeakbrewery.com.au/index.php/everything-mashing/brewing-kettles/product/114-100ltr-stainless-steel-brew-kettle-sandwich-base-pot

 

[Spiesy]

After doing the research, I went local. I ordered my 100L boiler with thermometer and 3 piece ball valve this week, with an added sight glass. Pretty good deal for the size. I picked up a basic hoist for under $100, so I can biab double batches until I can buy the HLT and mash tun. I may go blichmann for the mash tun, but otherwise I think the $ are better off going towards fittings, HERMS parts etc. I picked up an italian burner with a medium adjustable regulator from beerbelly too.

These guys have some great brew sculptures, although it will be single level and pumps for me.

http://cheekypeakbrewery.com.au/index.php/everything-mashing/brewing-kettles/product/114-100ltr-stainless-steel-brew-kettle-sandwich-base-pot

Nice stuff.

 

[MashPaddler]

Nice stuff.

Spiesy, I know you were after some feedback on the pot. Got to say, overall, really happy. There is a bit of a mark on the base, but otherwise it is a really solidly built pot and some great fittings, couldn't be happier. Big bugger.... Hooked up an electronic hoist so now all that remains is to test the weight limits of Ross's biab bags!

 

[MashPaddler]

Umm electric hoist not electronic. But otherwise... as above!