bsay
Well-Known Member
So I want to do a partial mash brew, it'll likely be an AHS kit. According to the AHS site, all I'll need is a reusable nylon grain bag (which I have) and longer steeping time. Would a cooler improve efficiency, or help in any way with partial mash brewing?
Bonus Q:
I eventually want to go all grain (hence wanting the cooler now). I am thinking of getting a 3gal better bottle (or two) and doing 2.5gal AG batches so that I can do a full boil in my 5gal pot on my weakling of an electric stove (bigger pot not an option). Then, maybe brew 2 half batches of the same beer (each in own 3gal BB) and combine into a 5gal secondary.
My main reason to go AG is to save money in the long run, since grain is WAY cheaper than LME or DME, and SWMBO put me on a yearly brewing budget.
Thoughts on this system?
Bonus Q:
I eventually want to go all grain (hence wanting the cooler now). I am thinking of getting a 3gal better bottle (or two) and doing 2.5gal AG batches so that I can do a full boil in my 5gal pot on my weakling of an electric stove (bigger pot not an option). Then, maybe brew 2 half batches of the same beer (each in own 3gal BB) and combine into a 5gal secondary.
My main reason to go AG is to save money in the long run, since grain is WAY cheaper than LME or DME, and SWMBO put me on a yearly brewing budget.
Thoughts on this system?