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12-10-2012, 07:16 PM
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1000$ worth of equipment
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Hey guys - I have a question for the experienced brewer with vast knowledge of equipment prices and needs.
I build stuff for people for extra cash on the weekends (Carpentry) which floats me some extra cash and luckily i live at home with my parents still so rent is cheap! I want to take the earnings from my side jobs and float it toward my hobby which is brewing beer. Currently i have the basics which is some buckets and a 5 gal kettle. I also enjoy and take pride in building my own things.
Things i will build myself:
Wort chiller (40$)
Brew stand($?)
And ill be buying a propane burner from Home depot (65k BTU for 50-60$)
Things ill buy:
Keging system (200$?)
What I need advice on is what else should i be primarily looking at buying?
Thanks in advanced for the help!
Edit:
Would like to move into BIAB and then All grain brewing.
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12-10-2012, 07:21 PM
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Some Blichman bling would be nice SSBK with site glass,temp guage,the works.HLT,MLT,hoses & march pumps. And a control panel to top it off!
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12-10-2012, 07:23 PM
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to many abbreviations for me to follow! Care to explain in further depth?
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12-10-2012, 07:24 PM
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Before anything else buy/make some sort of temperature controlled fermentation box/room/fridge!! After that get your burners and wort chiller.
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12-10-2012, 07:27 PM
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Before anything else buy/make some sort of temperature controlled fermentation box/room/fridge!! After that get your burners and wort chiller.
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Agreed. Temp control is first priority. Fridge/freezer on Craigslist, STC-1000 controller off e-bay (search threads). This comes before a keg setup. Would you rather have good beer in bottles or bad beer in kegs?
I would also highly recommend a stir plate and flask for yeast starters. Healthy yeast is critical. |
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12-10-2012, 07:29 PM
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to many abbreviations for me to follow! Care to explain in further depth?
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Blichman Stainless Steel Brew Kettle,with site glass (tube on the side of the BK to see how many gallons are in it at the moment. Hot Liquor tank,Mash Lauter Ton ( two other kettles to heat water in & mash in). Hoses & march pumps connect throuh ball valves between kettles with march pumps to move it all back & forth. No heavy lifting on your part.
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12-10-2012, 07:36 PM
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If it were me, I'd save up for a security deposit and last month's rent... 
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12-10-2012, 07:44 PM
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Agreed. Temp control is first priority. Fridge/freezer on Craigslist, STC-1000 controller off e-bay (search threads). This comes before a keg setup. Would you rather have good beer in bottles or bad beer in kegs?
I would also highly recommend a stir plate and flask for yeast starters. Healthy yeast is critical.
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awesome, looking at temp control right now, seems very easy with a chest freezer. |
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12-10-2012, 07:45 PM
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Agreed. Save it and move out of your parent's house.
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12-10-2012, 07:48 PM
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Decide which aspect of brewing bothers you the most and then look into equipment that will decrease the frustration. This way you'll have more fun brewing!
Personally, I hate cleaning bottles so I went straight for kegging equipment. If you're a neat-freak, perhaps glass carboys. Or if a control-freak, temp control equipment.
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