Braumeister advice

[adraine]

Hi guys,

I'm thinking after a very long layoff I'm going to get back into brewing with a 20l braumeister.
Essentially I'm after a bit of advice on which accessories to get with the unit e.g. The hood or themo jacket etc.
Any advice at all would be appreciated.

Cheers Adam.

 

[Crusty]

I'd definitely get the thermo jacket. I upgraded my tap to tri clover fittings. The hood would help with a more vigorous boil but not a necessity & a tad expensive.

 

[Cervantes]

I'd get the BM, but would look at cheaper Ghetto alternatives regarding the hood and thermal jacket.

My thermal jacket is made from a $3 windscreen reflector and my hood from a very thin $2 stainless steel bowl. Both have been producing the goods for a couple of years now.

As mentioned above, the tap upgrade is worth doing.

 

[adraine]

Cheers guys. Anybody got info on good strainers or hop blockers?

 

[Crusty]

I just toss in loose pellets for my additions & don't use any hop blockers or strainers. A good floccer @10mins like whirlfloc will settle the trub for you.
After chilling to as low as I can, I manually whirpool & put the lid back on & leave it be for at least half an hour.
I then drain to the fermenter & she's crystal clear.