So your spending nearly 500.00 on a pot that is the wrong size and a false bottom that is nearly useless and you still have no way to control your ferment temps.
Why are brewers so obsessed with collecting shiny metal objects. Hear me now and believe me latter, Yeast make beer. The pot means very little if you have no control over the ferment.
PS: Don't forget to get a wort chiller to match the size of the pot.
Everyone: I appreciate the tips, help, and advice.
That's why I'm here asking questions and getting information. I am considering your
advice. I'm definitely not ignoring it like you're inferring above. I already stated in a
previous message that I don't have room for a dedicated fermentation chamber or I'd
probably have one in place already. My garage simply doesn't have the space.
With any hobby that I've enjoyed that requires some kind of 'gear', I've never been a
'gear hound'. I always try to do what I want with the minimum amount of gear to enjoy it
or do it right (mountain climbing, golfing, brewing beer, etc.). My wife is the only reason
I have a Blichmann at all.
Here are some facts:
- Got a 10 gal Blichmann from my wife for my birthday (she's awesome)
- I thought I'd spurge and get a 15 gallon to 'future proof' my hobby.
- I got a false bottom to make brew day a bit easier and realized that I don't even need it right now. Heck, depending on the direction I decide to go w.r.t. AG I may never need one
- Based on input I've received here I'll take those items back and get the 10 gallon as I originally planned
