Newbeerguy
Well-Known Member
I am torn! I am going to be purchasing a bigger setup but cannot make a decision on this.
Here is what I am going to do:
1. Get new Mash Tun, HLT, Boil Kettle and Conical - Going to purchase these from Stout Tanks & Kettles.
2. Convert everything else in my brewery over to Tri Clovers - Brewershardware.com
3. Add a new Chugger S/S center inlet pump and also a S/S center in replacement head for my March 809. - Thanks for the 10% off!
Now the dilemma is the cost of getting the Mash Tun, HLT, and BK in 15 gallon size is approx $1610....the cost of going to 20 gallons is only $82 dollar more. The only big difference is in the conical, which is $275 more expensive.
I am setup for dispensing alot of beer (Have a 6 tap keezer), but I really don't know if I'll ever brew 20 gallons at a shot. But I hate to undersize and I REALLY hope this will be my last big purchase and I'll be able to use this for years to come.
Can you boil/ferment 5 or 10 gallon batches in a 20 gallon setup? I think I can boil without an issue (pots are taller not wider) but fermenting 5 gallon batch in a 20 gallon conical maybe a stretch.
If nothing else would getting the 20 gallon pots and the 15 gallon conical make sense? What would you do?
Here is what I am going to do:
1. Get new Mash Tun, HLT, Boil Kettle and Conical - Going to purchase these from Stout Tanks & Kettles.
2. Convert everything else in my brewery over to Tri Clovers - Brewershardware.com
3. Add a new Chugger S/S center inlet pump and also a S/S center in replacement head for my March 809. - Thanks for the 10% off!
Now the dilemma is the cost of getting the Mash Tun, HLT, and BK in 15 gallon size is approx $1610....the cost of going to 20 gallons is only $82 dollar more. The only big difference is in the conical, which is $275 more expensive.
I am setup for dispensing alot of beer (Have a 6 tap keezer), but I really don't know if I'll ever brew 20 gallons at a shot. But I hate to undersize and I REALLY hope this will be my last big purchase and I'll be able to use this for years to come.
Can you boil/ferment 5 or 10 gallon batches in a 20 gallon setup? I think I can boil without an issue (pots are taller not wider) but fermenting 5 gallon batch in a 20 gallon conical maybe a stretch.
If nothing else would getting the 20 gallon pots and the 15 gallon conical make sense? What would you do?