First off--would be absolutely nowhere without all the help on this forum. I've have a few AG batches under my belt and feel like I'm starting to get my process down. I'm hoping to get some suggestions from the more experienced on here as to what I should be focusing on in terms of where to upgrade.
My current setup:
-10 g aluminum HLT
-15 g aluminum kettle (neither pot has any modifications)
-Bayou propane burner
-48 qt chest cooler mash/lauter tun with SS braid
-copper immersion chiller
-little things: instant read digital thermometer, mash paddle, pH strips, plastic pitcher, standard hydrometer
I've been using dry yeast under the assumption that for basic brews it's just as good as liquid with a starter but I may be wrong there. I ferment in a bucket in my basement which is relatively stable but obviously somewhat out of my control.
Would love anyone's input or general thoughts! My guess would be that a fermentation chamber would be the best next step but as that's a relatively big step I'm curious to see if people agree
My current setup:
-10 g aluminum HLT
-15 g aluminum kettle (neither pot has any modifications)
-Bayou propane burner
-48 qt chest cooler mash/lauter tun with SS braid
-copper immersion chiller
-little things: instant read digital thermometer, mash paddle, pH strips, plastic pitcher, standard hydrometer
I've been using dry yeast under the assumption that for basic brews it's just as good as liquid with a starter but I may be wrong there. I ferment in a bucket in my basement which is relatively stable but obviously somewhat out of my control.
Would love anyone's input or general thoughts! My guess would be that a fermentation chamber would be the best next step but as that's a relatively big step I'm curious to see if people agree