hans_shu_east_gluff
Active Member
Hey everyone. Its been a while since I've been on this forum. Its also been a while since I have made any beer. I tried malting my own barley with decent success. Unfortunately, the amount of work needed for a 1gal batch scared me away and unfortunately have taken a 8 month break. I simply love making all grain beer but have only made BIAB in 1 gal quantities. Its my birthday on the 14th and my girlfriend gave me money to spend ONLY on brewing equipment. I need to find a brew kettle, propane boiler and a mash tun and any other little helpful knick knacks. And by find, I mean, looking for all your wisdom. I live in a small town and don't have access to the same stores as some of you and being in Canada, shipping costs more than university classes. I know I can make a mash tun from a cooler. I can also buy a 6gal pot at walmart but no false bottom or spigot (how important are these things when doing my research?). I am working with a minimal budget and I make almost no money in the winter so now is the time to invest. I hate not having the right tool for the job so for me its worth going the extra mile to save some headache down the road. Lets hear all your advice. I know the search tool works so that advice is noted. I just thought I'd post my individual situation and save myself the contradicting information often posted.