Anyone got any thoughts on this?

So....I was going to wait until my house is built to start brewing, but I just can't. I've done about two months of research and reading, but I want to get a jump start on brewing. I'm thinking I get a full size pot (see link below), but only do 1-3 gallon experimental batches until my house is built (4-5 months).

1. Thoughts on this Kettle? I don't want to buy something and then buy something bigger in 5 months. Money isn't really an issue (to an extent).

2. Thoughts on the idea of doing smaller batches until then to fend off the itch I've had since I was old enough to pop the cap off a beer?

Looks like a nice kettle at a good price. I wouldn't go any smaller than 7.5 gallons. 8 is a nice size where you'll be able to do some extended boils if you want. A full size kettle like that will work great for 5 gal all grain if you choose to later. Nothing wrong with doing smaller batches, but for the most part, it's barely any more work to do a full 5 gal batch.

Most of all, WELCOME TO THE CLUB!! It's a great hobby!

Yeah, I know the effort isn't much greater, but it's about the storage space at my current apartment (and roommates who don't want the equipment all over the place).

bboyeruga said:

Yeah, I know the effort isn't much greater, but it's about the storage space at my current apartment (and roommates who don't want the equipment all over the place).

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The roommates don't want to brew with you? You can store all of the equipment you need in your bedroom (sans the propane/burner). I hope you included a "beer shed" in your new house plans.

masskrug said:

The roommates don't want to brew with you? You can store all of the equipment you need in your bedroom (sans the propane/burner). I hope you included a "beer shed" in your new house plans.

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Haha no...Not big beer fans. I don't have a shed, but I'll have plenty of garage space as well as a spare bedroom!