So after about 20 brews I'm planning my move from extract/mini-mash to All Grain sometime this fall. I'm torn between getting a cooler type mash tun or spending the extra money and going with a kettle/burner mash tun.
So far it seems to break down like this:
Cooler Pros - holds temp best, less expensive
Cooler Cons - not good for step mashing/rests, durability
Kettle Pros - ideal for step mashing/rests, durability, customization
Kettle Cons - expense, bleeds heat
I'd like to get some feedback from those who have experience with both
systems....
- If you moved between one or the other, what made you switch?
- Did you get what you wanted out of the switch and are happy about it?
- Did switching make your brew day noticeably longer/shorter?
- For those who use kettles, how often do you actually do step mash vs. single?
So far it seems to break down like this:
Cooler Pros - holds temp best, less expensive
Cooler Cons - not good for step mashing/rests, durability
Kettle Pros - ideal for step mashing/rests, durability, customization
Kettle Cons - expense, bleeds heat
I'd like to get some feedback from those who have experience with both
systems....
- If you moved between one or the other, what made you switch?
- Did you get what you wanted out of the switch and are happy about it?
- Did switching make your brew day noticeably longer/shorter?
- For those who use kettles, how often do you actually do step mash vs. single?
