I have become smitten with brewing, and wanted to start the long process of improving my setup. Here is what I am working with right now:
2x Buckets - Food grade plastic, drilled lid for airlock, both have spigots in the sides at the bottom for racking / bottling.
2x PET Carboys - Stoppers and airlocks for both
1x 5-gallon stainless steel brewpot with lid
Miscellaneous gear (hydrometer, thermometer, autosiphon, bottling wand)
Right now I am just doing extract brews, since I have limited equipment.
Where would you go next for upgrades? Better fermenters? A burner and bigger brewpot?
The main question I have is this: What is a cheap, reliable way to lager beer? Is there a cheap cooler I can buy that has the thermostat and everything, or would it be cheaper to buy a small fridge and modify it? Is this modification difficult?
Thanks!
2x Buckets - Food grade plastic, drilled lid for airlock, both have spigots in the sides at the bottom for racking / bottling.
2x PET Carboys - Stoppers and airlocks for both
1x 5-gallon stainless steel brewpot with lid
Miscellaneous gear (hydrometer, thermometer, autosiphon, bottling wand)
Right now I am just doing extract brews, since I have limited equipment.
Where would you go next for upgrades? Better fermenters? A burner and bigger brewpot?
The main question I have is this: What is a cheap, reliable way to lager beer? Is there a cheap cooler I can buy that has the thermostat and everything, or would it be cheaper to buy a small fridge and modify it? Is this modification difficult?
Thanks!