mhermetz
Well-Known Member
So I've read through the AG brewing chapters in How to Brew by JP. I feel pretty confident I can start collecting my equipment. From my last thread you guys convinced me the best route is to find some used kegs and make 2 Keggles.
Here's what I sketched up during my break at work.
I plan on brewing outside using our picnic table for heating the sparge water (I think that's correct term)
don't mind the pricing stuff I did on the side of the post-it note... I was trying to see how much it would cost if I just bought Brewpots ready made for AG brewing... Decided it was too expensive.
So How To Brew has alot of extra information I don't think I need to think about just yet.. IE: the Multiple Mash Rests.
As far as I know all I really need to do is a single infusion. Do this setup allow for it?
Here's how I picture the AG process going with this setup.
1. Measure the grains and dump in the Cooler/ MLT.
2. Heat up the sparge water to 110 degrees and pitch slowly into the MLT.
3. Stir in the grains and water together well. Let it sit at 110 degrees for 60min.
4. Take first run off into a pitcher until the Wort runs clear then pitch back into the MLT. Take the first run off into the Boiling Keggle.
5. heat up the sparge water to 170-175 degrees and pitch into MLT. Let it sit for 15min then take the final run off into the Keggle.
6. Begin boil.
...does that seem about right as far as the process goes? I left out the part about how much water to add because I don't fully understand that yet. Equations are not my strong suit. Hopefully Brewsmith can take care of that for me.
Anyway, As far as this setup goes here's what I can get as of today:
Coleman 70 Quart Cooler.
Maltmill 2 roller.
2 blichman Burners (trying to find cheaper ones in Canada but it's tough.)
What I need help finding are 2 Used Kegs in Canada.
I live right by a Beerstore Distribution centre. Back in College I would buy Commercial kegs from there. You think they would sell used empty kegs? I suppose I'll just have to call. I'm afraid they'd mark up the sale of them too high though. Any body else from Canada have a suggestion?
Here's what I sketched up during my break at work.
I plan on brewing outside using our picnic table for heating the sparge water (I think that's correct term)
don't mind the pricing stuff I did on the side of the post-it note... I was trying to see how much it would cost if I just bought Brewpots ready made for AG brewing... Decided it was too expensive.
So How To Brew has alot of extra information I don't think I need to think about just yet.. IE: the Multiple Mash Rests.
As far as I know all I really need to do is a single infusion. Do this setup allow for it?
Here's how I picture the AG process going with this setup.
1. Measure the grains and dump in the Cooler/ MLT.
2. Heat up the sparge water to 110 degrees and pitch slowly into the MLT.
3. Stir in the grains and water together well. Let it sit at 110 degrees for 60min.
4. Take first run off into a pitcher until the Wort runs clear then pitch back into the MLT. Take the first run off into the Boiling Keggle.
5. heat up the sparge water to 170-175 degrees and pitch into MLT. Let it sit for 15min then take the final run off into the Keggle.
6. Begin boil.
...does that seem about right as far as the process goes? I left out the part about how much water to add because I don't fully understand that yet. Equations are not my strong suit. Hopefully Brewsmith can take care of that for me.
Anyway, As far as this setup goes here's what I can get as of today:
Coleman 70 Quart Cooler.
Maltmill 2 roller.
2 blichman Burners (trying to find cheaper ones in Canada but it's tough.)
What I need help finding are 2 Used Kegs in Canada.
I live right by a Beerstore Distribution centre. Back in College I would buy Commercial kegs from there. You think they would sell used empty kegs? I suppose I'll just have to call. I'm afraid they'd mark up the sale of them too high though. Any body else from Canada have a suggestion?
