pricelessbrewing
Brewer's Friend Software Manager
So here's the plan, been looking into making the transition to ag but don't want to buy new equipment until I move to a new apartment in four months~
I have a large rectangular cooler, a five gallon pot, and a weak stove that can barely boil 3.5 gallons.
2.5 gallon ag batches.
First question. Can I just clean the rect cooler and use a combination biab and igloo mlt setup by bagging the grain, and mashing in the cooler instead of the pot in order to control and maintain temps better? Then just siphon it out, or use the preexisting spigot?
If I can find a proper setup to hold the bag in place without spilling the grains it seems easier than installing a manifold/braid/false bottom and what not. Maybe a ss steam basket will work.
I don't really understand the purpose of a hlt. Why is it necessary, can't you just use your brewpot?
I have a large rectangular cooler, a five gallon pot, and a weak stove that can barely boil 3.5 gallons.
2.5 gallon ag batches.
First question. Can I just clean the rect cooler and use a combination biab and igloo mlt setup by bagging the grain, and mashing in the cooler instead of the pot in order to control and maintain temps better? Then just siphon it out, or use the preexisting spigot?
If I can find a proper setup to hold the bag in place without spilling the grains it seems easier than installing a manifold/braid/false bottom and what not. Maybe a ss steam basket will work.
I don't really understand the purpose of a hlt. Why is it necessary, can't you just use your brewpot?