Axegod
Well-Known Member
Hello,
I will be attempting a All Grain brew soon and will need to buy all my
equipment.
I have seen various posts and articles on cooler types to use but I still am
unsure about the style that will best suit me.
Here is some background info:
I will make mainly 5-5.5 gallon batches (but have a 12 gallon fermenter as well).
I suspect my first several AG will be 5 gallons for expertimental and variety reasons - and have a pre-boil volume of about 6.5-7 gallons. Based on the recipies and beer styles, I expect to use about 10 lb orf grain. I expect to also use batch sparging method. The cost for me will both be the same..and I am not afraid of making a braid hose/copper tubing and/or buying a false bottom.
Round coolers seem like they basically same 5 gallon size and style.
Rectangular coolers have a variety of sizes...from about 50 -75 qts. I also have noticed that some rect. coolers have lower holes and have a slightly angled floor
to help drainage for "normal" cooler use. I am not sure if this will help or hurt for mashing.
So...to make a long story short..any input will be greatly appreciated !
I will be attempting a All Grain brew soon and will need to buy all my
equipment.
I have seen various posts and articles on cooler types to use but I still am
unsure about the style that will best suit me.
Here is some background info:
I will make mainly 5-5.5 gallon batches (but have a 12 gallon fermenter as well).
I suspect my first several AG will be 5 gallons for expertimental and variety reasons - and have a pre-boil volume of about 6.5-7 gallons. Based on the recipies and beer styles, I expect to use about 10 lb orf grain. I expect to also use batch sparging method. The cost for me will both be the same..and I am not afraid of making a braid hose/copper tubing and/or buying a false bottom.
Round coolers seem like they basically same 5 gallon size and style.
Rectangular coolers have a variety of sizes...from about 50 -75 qts. I also have noticed that some rect. coolers have lower holes and have a slightly angled floor
to help drainage for "normal" cooler use. I am not sure if this will help or hurt for mashing.
So...to make a long story short..any input will be greatly appreciated !