tomy2
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Trying to get an idea on what is the best or most common used sparge method you guys are doing for a 5gal batch? Trying to get my equipment together for my first AG brew. Thanks for any help!
Sparge Method for 5gal?
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There's no "best method" there are two preferred methods, Batch or Fly.
How to Batch Sparge
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/question-about-fly-sparging-52410/
I batch, some fly, and both ways make beer.
How to Batch Sparge
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/question-about-fly-sparging-52410/
I batch, some fly, and both ways make beer.
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tomy2
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Thanks, how big of a brew pot would I need to do 5gal full boil batches?
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tomy2
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Ok, then I will have to look for a good price on one of those. I can then use my old pot (extract brew pot) as a place to put my sparge water? What size cooler?
I just got a 60 Quart Igloo Cube. It was cheap and plenty big enough for 5 gal brews. You can even do some smaller grainbill 10 gal brews if you want, but in reality you could probably get by pretty easily with a 40 Qt. if your going to stick with 5 gal, but my motto is I'd always rather have way to much than not enough.
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Thanks.....I agree with better too much than not enough......
I just got this in the mail and used it for my first AG batch. worked great and for the price it couldnt be beat. I just didn't use the steam screen that comes with it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00194DVJI/ref=oss_T15_producthttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00194DVJI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
32qt (8g) pot for under $30 with free shipping. just be sure prep it by boiling water in it before your first brew. I think it has to oxidize the aluminum, not sure i just know you need to do it and it turns a dark grey.
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thanks for the help!
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