epistrummer
Well-Known Member
I've got the basic beer making kit and plan to brew frequently, so now I want to know from the experienced guys, what are the best must-have accessories for homebrewing?
15 gallon ss pot, chiller and refractometer
Here is a chiller that is a great idea
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/dutchs-dualing-ics-321116/
68 isn't cool enough for ambient temperature. Fermentation can easily make the temps in the fermenter raise by 10 degrees (though I had one shoot up to 78 degrees in a 63 degree room). Some strains are more forgiving of this, but if you are using a British style strain it will turn out darn nasty lol.
Do you have an ice chest that will accommodate a carboy? You can just use this, and fill it with water around the carboy. This will go a long ways toward controlling ferm temps.
I lowered the temp in that room down to 63. hope that works until I decide on a more reliable method.
TarVolon said:a chiller is behind both an 8+ gallon pot and a kerosene burner (if you don't already have full boil capability).
I won't mind brewing in the kitchen for my first couple batches but I agree I need to get setup for brewing outside. I saw a wort chiller in action before so I know I want one as well, no reason to wait hours before I can pitch yeast.
#2: Hydrometer/refractometer (pretty much a necessity)
#3: Bottling bucket. If you plan on bottling, a bottling bucket with a spigot is soooo handy to have (I have just recently learned this myself).
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