gugguson

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Hello.

I'm thinking about ordering this kettle with few of my friends. The Brouwland has limited information on the kettle. Has anybody experience/more info? I emailed Brouwland but didn't receive an answer.

The kettle: http://www.brouwland.com/setframes/?l=2&to=http%3A//www.brouwland.com/shop/product.asp%3Fcfid%3D28%26id%3D3073%26dt%3D24%26l% 3D2&shwlnk=0

We are interested in brewing all varieties, especially belgian, blonde, weissbier, ale, heize etc.

Regards,
Johann

Smeller

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If you can live with an analog thermostat, you can get one much cheaper

gugguson

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Hello and thanks for your reply.

What is the difference between analog and digital thermostat when it comes to brewing? I have heard that brewing trappist bears that you need variation in heat - would the digital pot be more appropriate for that application?

This pot doesn't seem to be made especially for brewing - does that matter and do I need the extra component: BHG 630.0 Juice Extraction (BHG 630.0 Entsafteraufsatz).

telejunkie

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27l isn't all that big, if it was me I would hold out for something a little bigger, 30l+ to account for boil-overs and if you ever wanted to do a BIAB. Overall that looks like a nice set-up. Speidel is manufacturer you should also look into, they're set-ups look pretty nice as well, but also leaning on the pricey side.
The choice of beer styles should have no bearing on brew kettle choice.