BrewmanBrandon
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I am not a perfectionist when it comes to homebrewing, let's just start there. I'm willing to cut some corners as long as they don't sacrifice safety and still give me a good beer. To that end, I am trying to come up with an affordable setup for some new brewing equipment I hope to acquire:
1) 16 gallon brew pot with valve:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gas-One...-pip_alternatives-_-311279271-_-311279273-_-N
2) Dark Star 2.0 burner:
https://www.amazon.com/Northern-Bre...7&sprefix=dark+star+2.0+burner,aps,209&sr=8-1
3) Riser for Dark Star 2.0- to be built or maybe purchased, design tbd.
The idea is to use this adequate 16 gallon brew pot with some modifications (I.e. a better false bottom than what they sell with the pot at Home Depot, some upgraded components) along with the tried and true Dark Star 2.0. I envision needing to raise the Dark Star burner so that I can reasonably drain my wort from the brew kettle into a mash tun and fermenters. Is this safe to do? Am I crazy to try? Has anyone done this? Is the Dark Star 2.0 adequate to heat ~14 gallons of liquid?
Your input is appreciated, thanks!
1) 16 gallon brew pot with valve:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gas-One...-pip_alternatives-_-311279271-_-311279273-_-N
2) Dark Star 2.0 burner:
https://www.amazon.com/Northern-Bre...7&sprefix=dark+star+2.0+burner,aps,209&sr=8-1
3) Riser for Dark Star 2.0- to be built or maybe purchased, design tbd.
The idea is to use this adequate 16 gallon brew pot with some modifications (I.e. a better false bottom than what they sell with the pot at Home Depot, some upgraded components) along with the tried and true Dark Star 2.0. I envision needing to raise the Dark Star burner so that I can reasonably drain my wort from the brew kettle into a mash tun and fermenters. Is this safe to do? Am I crazy to try? Has anyone done this? Is the Dark Star 2.0 adequate to heat ~14 gallons of liquid?
Your input is appreciated, thanks!