About to purchase starter equipment - Page 3

KDM · 02-27-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by llazy_llama

No no no no no! Start them off with buckets so they don't come back in 3 days with a "OMG IS MY BEER RUINED!?!?!?!?!?" thread.

At the risk of sounding like a grouch, I don't know how you veterans stand monitoring the n00b traffic around here. I mean, someone just posted a new thread asking what Mr Beer is?

If I had to reply, I'd ask gee, whaddya suppose GOOGLE is...?!

But then, like y'all, I monitor a forum catering to a different hobby where I'm one of the experienced veterans, and my passion for it carries the day. It helps that it's a small, obscure little hobby where forum traffic isn't nearly as fast and furious as here. Whatever, a huge thanks to all who mentor us, we n00bs truly and sincerely appreciate it -- or ought to.

rsmith179 · 02-27-2009, 03:40 PM

Agreed. You guys are the best source on the internet for all types of beer knowledge. We noobs can learn a lot from the mistakes others have made in the past. You also give us really good ideas as to how we can spend more money!

And regarding a 7-8 gallon kettle, just go out to the closest outdoor supply store and pick up a turkey frier. I know you said you wanted to do this indoors, but you'll only pay $60.00 for a large kettle and a burner. You can't go wrong with that. Just be careful... a lot of kitchen stoves won't be able to get your full batch up and boiling anytime soon, especially if you have an electric stove.

sparkyaber · 02-27-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KDM

At the risk of sounding like a grouch, I don't know how you veterans stand monitoring the n00b traffic around here. I mean, someone just posted a new thread asking what Mr Beer is?

If I had to reply, I'd ask gee, whaddya suppose GOOGLE is...?!

But then, like y'all, I monitor a forum catering to a different hobby where I'm one of the experienced veterans, and my passion for it carries the day. It helps that it's a small, obscure little hobby where forum traffic isn't nearly as fast and furious as here. Whatever, a huge thanks to all who mentor us, we n00bs truly and sincerely appreciate it -- or ought to.

I truly believe that most if this is just a good ribbing. llazy has been helping all along. I have not been around very long, but it seems to me it is mostly good natured teasing.

As stated above, either kit would do you fine. About the pot, I would try to get a big one. You may pay more now, but you won't ever need to upgrade. I found a 15 gallon kettle at cabelas for less than 90 bones. Keep your eye out for deals. If I am upgrading stuff I want it to be cheap stuff like buckets to carboys. buckets only last so long anyways. JMO.

sparkyaber · 02-27-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rsmith179

And regarding a 7-8 gallon kettle, just go out to the closest outdoor supply store and pick up a turkey frier. I know you said you wanted to do this indoors, but you'll only pay $60.00 for a large kettle and a burner. You can't go wrong with that. Just be careful... a lot of kitchen stoves won't be able to get your full batch up and boiling anytime soon, especially if you have an electric stove.

My electric stove gets the 15 gallon kettle with 5.5 gallons boiling in pretty short order. The key is that the kettle fits over 2 burners. Works great.

KDM · 02-27-2009, 10:18 PM

Ribbing or no ribbing, everyone who helps others appreciates it when n00bs do their homework before asking a flurry of questions. I read all the stickies I could find here (they're really chock full of great information), started in on a book, and used Google and the HBT search function as best I could - which ain't much - before posting questions.

"What is Mr Beer" indeed...

Signed, Mr Grouch (really written with a smile, don't worry.

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