BudzAndSudz
Well-Known Member
Forgive the massively Noob-ish question, but it seems to me that with a 25 gallon MLT, even if you're only making about a 15 gallon batch, I most likely won't need a RIMS or HERMS system unless I feel like getting fancy, right? That much water must have enough heat retention potential to only drop about a degree or two over an hour or 90 minute mash. Is that true or is HERMS seriously the ticket?
And on that note, I'm trying to upgrade my system to 15 gallon batches. I want a 25 gallon boil kettle because that way I can have a starting volume of 18 gallons or so and plenty of headspace to prevent boilovers. Would everyone recommend having a Mash-Tun and HLT of that size as well, or could I save some money and go with a 20 gallon pot for those two?
And on that note, I'm trying to upgrade my system to 15 gallon batches. I want a 25 gallon boil kettle because that way I can have a starting volume of 18 gallons or so and plenty of headspace to prevent boilovers. Would everyone recommend having a Mash-Tun and HLT of that size as well, or could I save some money and go with a 20 gallon pot for those two?