Hi all, new member, long time brewer here.
I got into brewing a while ago when I spent a few years in the US. I have since moved back to Indonesia (from Australia originally), did a stovetop brew last night, and remembered how much a PITA it was to control Mash Temps, getting 6 gal of sweet wort to a boil, etc.
I am looking at upgrading to an all electric, single vessel, BIAB Setup. Unfortunately, being in a country like Indonesia, I no longer have access to the turnkey systems that are offered by Clawhammer Supply, Grandfather etc, and while importing would be an option, it would be incredibly expensive with the shipping, along with the 'Tax' (AKA, Pocket Money), the local customs agents will put on it upon arrival here.
Also, a lot of the components I've seen for these DIY systems, seem very easy to obtain on the US, and most western countries, while quite the challenge to track down here (eg, an Auber PID). I have seen the amazing work here by Doug, however I always seem to come across a component that I can not find (or substitute with). Anyone done something like this over this side of the world?
Thanks all! Happy brewing!
I got into brewing a while ago when I spent a few years in the US. I have since moved back to Indonesia (from Australia originally), did a stovetop brew last night, and remembered how much a PITA it was to control Mash Temps, getting 6 gal of sweet wort to a boil, etc.
I am looking at upgrading to an all electric, single vessel, BIAB Setup. Unfortunately, being in a country like Indonesia, I no longer have access to the turnkey systems that are offered by Clawhammer Supply, Grandfather etc, and while importing would be an option, it would be incredibly expensive with the shipping, along with the 'Tax' (AKA, Pocket Money), the local customs agents will put on it upon arrival here.
Also, a lot of the components I've seen for these DIY systems, seem very easy to obtain on the US, and most western countries, while quite the challenge to track down here (eg, an Auber PID). I have seen the amazing work here by Doug, however I always seem to come across a component that I can not find (or substitute with). Anyone done something like this over this side of the world?
Thanks all! Happy brewing!