Hey everyone,
I apologize ahead of time for the abundance of these posts I'm sure you all get. I did use the search function, but there were SO many things to sift through that it all gets a little overwhelming
I'm taking the plunge, and I'm moving to AG from extract brewing. I've been brewing about 7 months, have 5 brews under my belt (one that was AG with a long-time home brewer) and want more flexibility and control in my brewing. I've got the space (brother's huge basement), a decent amount of money, and the time to do it. I have a basic starter kit, but my neighbor also has some brewing goodies too. I've got a couple carboys, a brew kettle I can borrow (although I'll have to invest in my own soon), I'll potentially a keggle. I'll need all the basics-- propane burner, all tubing, the mash tun, sparging equipment, etc.
I've been looking at kits like this: http://www.homebrewing.org/Beginning-Homebrew-All-Grain-Kit-Upgrade-6_p_1709.html
Is that everything I'd need to get going? I'd be able to brew with other people that do AG, so in terms of making sure I actually use it all correctly, that's no problem. I just need the equipment itself.
I know it's a huge question to tackle, so any bits and pieces of advice would be VERY helpful and greatly appreciated. Cheers!
I apologize ahead of time for the abundance of these posts I'm sure you all get. I did use the search function, but there were SO many things to sift through that it all gets a little overwhelming
I'm taking the plunge, and I'm moving to AG from extract brewing. I've been brewing about 7 months, have 5 brews under my belt (one that was AG with a long-time home brewer) and want more flexibility and control in my brewing. I've got the space (brother's huge basement), a decent amount of money, and the time to do it. I have a basic starter kit, but my neighbor also has some brewing goodies too. I've got a couple carboys, a brew kettle I can borrow (although I'll have to invest in my own soon), I'll potentially a keggle. I'll need all the basics-- propane burner, all tubing, the mash tun, sparging equipment, etc.
I've been looking at kits like this: http://www.homebrewing.org/Beginning-Homebrew-All-Grain-Kit-Upgrade-6_p_1709.html
Is that everything I'd need to get going? I'd be able to brew with other people that do AG, so in terms of making sure I actually use it all correctly, that's no problem. I just need the equipment itself.
I know it's a huge question to tackle, so any bits and pieces of advice would be VERY helpful and greatly appreciated. Cheers!