newguy
Well-Known Member
Yup so I finally decided to get off my arse and upgrade the brewery to all-grain! My goal is to be doing 5-10 gallon AG batches by the end of the year. I'm in the process of making my parts list and I have a few things I wanna run by you guys.
I'm looking at building a poor mans setup. I already own a 32 quart pot. A turkey fryer burner, 2 propane tanks. I recently added a ball valve to my brew pot. Here is a pic.
So I was figuring I could use this pot as my hot water tank, then all I need is a MLT and another burner and pot. So I could just pick up another turkey fryer setup this thanksgiving and I'll be set.
MLT-I'll definitely be building my own from ideas on this site. My issue right now is which type to build. Round rubbermaid cooler type or Igloo ice chest type. My concern is grain depth and ease of use. I also would like to be able to do 5 & 10 gallon batches in the same vessel. I'd like to hear from people with both types. Pros/cons? Also any and all pics of your DYS MLT's I'd love to see! Any changes or cool ideas you've added to them as well!.....and yes I plan to steal all the good ideas!
Also any other ideas or suggestions you guys have for me I'd really appreciate. Any time saving tips or anything that you think I'll need in addition to the stuff I've listed.
Cheers,
I'm looking at building a poor mans setup. I already own a 32 quart pot. A turkey fryer burner, 2 propane tanks. I recently added a ball valve to my brew pot. Here is a pic.
So I was figuring I could use this pot as my hot water tank, then all I need is a MLT and another burner and pot. So I could just pick up another turkey fryer setup this thanksgiving and I'll be set.
MLT-I'll definitely be building my own from ideas on this site. My issue right now is which type to build. Round rubbermaid cooler type or Igloo ice chest type. My concern is grain depth and ease of use. I also would like to be able to do 5 & 10 gallon batches in the same vessel. I'd like to hear from people with both types. Pros/cons? Also any and all pics of your DYS MLT's I'd love to see! Any changes or cool ideas you've added to them as well!.....and yes I plan to steal all the good ideas!
Also any other ideas or suggestions you guys have for me I'd really appreciate. Any time saving tips or anything that you think I'll need in addition to the stuff I've listed.
Cheers,