Hello,
I began home brewing with extract last year. I have had a great time thus far and have been wanting to make the jump to All-Grain. I don't mind upgrading / buying new equipment either.
Background:
I am planning on getting a Blichmann Boiler Maker, propane tank/gas burner and was going to follow the many DIY guides on making a mash tun for sparging. That's where my item list ends and I am not sure what size to go with on the boil maker or if a false bottom is needed since I plan on making a mash tun.
I have a 30 qt aluminum pot for my extract brewing, but figured the boil maker pot could be used for initially getting the mash/strike water heated. I also don't know if this will be a big enough water heating (is HLT the right term?) pot either for AG.
I plan on keeping my batches at 5 gallon for now (will probably go bigger down the road up to 10gal.)
Question(s):
What other items are needed for starting out?
List so far (may not be correct)-
*30qt pot for heating water (maybe bigger for the wort boil?)
*BoilMaker pot / false bottom (?)
*Mash Tun
*Mashing paddle
*Burner / Propane tank
*Milk crates to do gravity feed
*Immersion chiller
Will it be OK to mash in a normal pot (that has no spigot) and pour into a mash tun?
Will the BoilMaker remove the need for a Mash Tun?
I know I am asking a lot of potential open ended questions, so I'll clarify as needed.
Appreciate any help to fuel my favorite hobby!
I began home brewing with extract last year. I have had a great time thus far and have been wanting to make the jump to All-Grain. I don't mind upgrading / buying new equipment either.
Background:
I am planning on getting a Blichmann Boiler Maker, propane tank/gas burner and was going to follow the many DIY guides on making a mash tun for sparging. That's where my item list ends and I am not sure what size to go with on the boil maker or if a false bottom is needed since I plan on making a mash tun.
I have a 30 qt aluminum pot for my extract brewing, but figured the boil maker pot could be used for initially getting the mash/strike water heated. I also don't know if this will be a big enough water heating (is HLT the right term?) pot either for AG.
I plan on keeping my batches at 5 gallon for now (will probably go bigger down the road up to 10gal.)
Question(s):
What other items are needed for starting out?
List so far (may not be correct)-
*30qt pot for heating water (maybe bigger for the wort boil?)
*BoilMaker pot / false bottom (?)
*Mash Tun
*Mashing paddle
*Burner / Propane tank
*Milk crates to do gravity feed
*Immersion chiller
Will it be OK to mash in a normal pot (that has no spigot) and pour into a mash tun?
Will the BoilMaker remove the need for a Mash Tun?
I know I am asking a lot of potential open ended questions, so I'll clarify as needed.
Appreciate any help to fuel my favorite hobby!