Hi all,
I have done some extract brewing, but want to move to all grain. Ive noticed there is a noticeable startup cost for all grain. I'm sure others are in my position and brewers on a budget. I can't afford all the fancy equipment.
I would like to make 5-6 gallon batches. I plan to use an old cooler to make my mash tun. I still need a good size kettle, I'm thinking 10 gallon aluminum. I was thinking of making an immersion wort chiller but looking at the parts at my local hardware store the difference in making my own and buying one doesn't seem like that much of a difference. 20' of copper tubing is already $25. And the cost of bottling is cheaper than kegging. I've heard of people buying bulk grains but where do they get it from?
Can people share their methods of saving money on their brewing?
thanks in advance for your input.
I have done some extract brewing, but want to move to all grain. Ive noticed there is a noticeable startup cost for all grain. I'm sure others are in my position and brewers on a budget. I can't afford all the fancy equipment.
I would like to make 5-6 gallon batches. I plan to use an old cooler to make my mash tun. I still need a good size kettle, I'm thinking 10 gallon aluminum. I was thinking of making an immersion wort chiller but looking at the parts at my local hardware store the difference in making my own and buying one doesn't seem like that much of a difference. 20' of copper tubing is already $25. And the cost of bottling is cheaper than kegging. I've heard of people buying bulk grains but where do they get it from?
Can people share their methods of saving money on their brewing?
thanks in advance for your input.