AnchorBock
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This weekend I would like to try my first all grain batch, which is also my first full volume batch. I'm going to use the BIAB method and have a 15 gallon kettle, bag, and 40' immersion chiller I just built. I'm trying to figure out where to brew. I usually just do partial boils on the stovetop with an icebath afterwards.
I had to turn my outside water off a few weeks ago, so I'm a little weary of boiling in the garage with the propane burner and then carrying the kettle filled with boiling wort outside up a few stairs and into the house to chill it, I'm sure it could be done, but I'm trying to figure out a better solution. I could carry it outside and set it down and get some snow around it to chill it, but I'm not sure how well this would work.
I initially planned to brew on my gas stovetop, which would work, except for the fact that it gets steam and condensation all over my house. I also don't get a full rolling boil unless the lid is on, but could insulate the kettle a bit to help with that. If I have to, I can deal with the condensation and maybe crack a couple windows to help a bit.
Either scenario will work - chilled wort will go in the carboy and into the basement. Do you guys have any advice to make either setup more workable? I'm trying to keep with the theme of BIAB by keeping it simple. Once it's warm enough to turn the outside water back on I'll probably just brew in the garage.
Thanks
I had to turn my outside water off a few weeks ago, so I'm a little weary of boiling in the garage with the propane burner and then carrying the kettle filled with boiling wort outside up a few stairs and into the house to chill it, I'm sure it could be done, but I'm trying to figure out a better solution. I could carry it outside and set it down and get some snow around it to chill it, but I'm not sure how well this would work.
I initially planned to brew on my gas stovetop, which would work, except for the fact that it gets steam and condensation all over my house. I also don't get a full rolling boil unless the lid is on, but could insulate the kettle a bit to help with that. If I have to, I can deal with the condensation and maybe crack a couple windows to help a bit.
Either scenario will work - chilled wort will go in the carboy and into the basement. Do you guys have any advice to make either setup more workable? I'm trying to keep with the theme of BIAB by keeping it simple. Once it's warm enough to turn the outside water back on I'll probably just brew in the garage.
Thanks