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Winner winner, beer for dinner!

doing something very similar- can't wait to see your progress!

Ahhh...swimsuit season is coming up. :D. Your system is an inspiration- I've started a similar build…at least I have gathered most of the pieces. If I had the patience to wait, I probably would have bought yours. I am certain someone will snatch it up in no time. Wish you the best, BK...

Say it ain't so, Johnodon! Can I ask why? Bigger, better idea perhaps?

FWIW, I did a bock last Feb that was initially way too sweet tasting. After lagering until August I gave it another try and the aging did the trick…so, with a little patience things should even out a bit. Cheers!

If only cleaning up after my three kids was that easy! Surely you can design a drill attachment for their messes???

Great posts, great system...inspirational...

well, if all I am left with is the shell of the cooler, I am fine with that. They're not unattractive- certainly more attractive than a foil insulation wrapped pot on its own. Plus, it's got really big, sturdy handles, which is quite important. I found some stuff online that is heat rated to...

Yep, I am striving for a single vessel system- HLT, MLT and BK all in one. Small footprint and shorter brew days! To be honest, I wouldn't even be building this thing without my wife's inspiration- she's been on me to get rid of a bunch of brewing equipment that takes up valuable real estate...

I am glad you mentioned the temp issue. I think I'll wrap the pot in that thin foil insulation and cut a circle the size of the bottom and stick it on the bottom of the cooler before I drop the pot in now. It'll add some labor to the project, but this thing will be solid when all's said and...

I can relate- I have at least 15 hours logged looking for just the right pot, too…learned a lot about "spinning" metal along the way, and that stainless barrels are far more expensive than a regular ol' stock pot. Oh well, seeing yours gave me the nudge I needed...ordered mine day before...

I can't believe this, Ben- I have been picturing almost this exact same setup in my mind for the last couple of weeks, but I had no idea you had posted this. Great minds must think alike! I am planning this same build with an electric heating element in the 3 inch open space between the bottom...

my Rubbermaid 10 gal is warped so that there are vert bubble ridges from top to bottom on either side of the interior wall. It holds heat so well, though, i'm thinking lining it with stainless is a brilliant idea. I want to build a single-vessel system with it so I can shrink my brew day to...

I've been thinking on this the last couple of days. The 10 gallon Rubbermaid I have is 13 inches in diameter on the interior- the Bayou Classic 44 qt. Stainless pot is 13.5 in, which is as close a fit as I've been able to find. So...alterations to the cooler would be needed. I'm thinking a...