After 5 brews on my glasstop stove and being frustrated by long heat times and a weak boil I have decided buying a propane burner may be a good idea. I live in an apartment but have a fairly large (4' W x 10' L x 10' H) tile floored balcony that I think can safely accommodate a propane burner. Right now I do BIAB using a 5 gallon kettle in 2 - 2.5 gal batches. So my question is does anyone recommend one burner over another?
I see AIH has an inhouse burner that looks solid and there are similar options from Bayou and Darkstar. Not looking to spend the money on a Blichmann unless it really is worth it. In the future I would like to upgrade to a 10 gal kettle as well. I have one neighbor who is directly below me so if any of the burners are quieter than the others that is a big plus. Don't want to freak out anyone with the roaring of a burner and boiling liquid.
Edit: EBIAB would be ideal but I don't trust the wiring in my apartment and its a bit out of my price range at the moment.
I see AIH has an inhouse burner that looks solid and there are similar options from Bayou and Darkstar. Not looking to spend the money on a Blichmann unless it really is worth it. In the future I would like to upgrade to a 10 gal kettle as well. I have one neighbor who is directly below me so if any of the burners are quieter than the others that is a big plus. Don't want to freak out anyone with the roaring of a burner and boiling liquid.
Edit: EBIAB would be ideal but I don't trust the wiring in my apartment and its a bit out of my price range at the moment.