What and How to brew next?

[KingKlong]

Budget is going to keep me from brewing for a little while after this next batch, so the decision is big.

Nut Brown or Breakfast Stout? I feel I can be drinking either of these in ~5 weeks.

Also, I try to elevate my skill each time I brew, but I don't know that I can this time, again due to budget. I want to eventually do 3 vessel all grain. Currently I have a nice BK, and the SS 4 gallon I started with that I figure I can use as HLT. It has no valve or thermometer though like the new one. For MT, I plan to use a cooler. How well does a rectangular with wheels work? I have one of those that is rarely used.

I may just stick to my extract methods for now. I'd love to hear everyones opinions though.

 

[Yaason]

The biggest cost for me to start all grain was the cooler and a larger brew kettle (6 to 9 gallons). If you have those already you're most of the way there. I've found that buying grain is much cheaper than extract. It's more work, but I have more fun and like my beer more as all grain.

What was the last beer you brewed? I would go with the stout.

 

[evrose]

If budget is an issue, and you want to go all grain, look in to BIAB. You don't need any extra equipment. And grain is cheaper than DME/LME.

Recycle your yeast to save a bit more.

As for the beer, I'd do the Breakfast Stout.

 

[Braufessor]

+1 BIAB - great step toward all-grain with no extra cost or equipment needed. Episode #54 - http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewingtv/

 

[AmandaK]

^^^ +Schfifty five to the BIAB option. Northern Brewer is a great place to learn.

And I vote Breakfast Stout.

 

[Transamguy77]

If budget is an issue, and you want to go all grain, look in to BIAB. You don't need any extra equipment. And grain is cheaper than DME/LME.

Recycle your yeast to save a bit more.

As for the beer, I'd do the Breakfast Stout.

+1 I started BIAB a few months ago and buy my base malt in bulk and can brew a batch for under $20 and less if i used washed yeast. I just brewed a Oatmeal stout so I say yes to the Breakfast stout. Get paint strainer bags fom the Depot 2 for $4 and you are brewing AG it's that simple.

 

[KingKlong]

Last thing I brewed was an octoberfest. It's lagering now. I also have about a case of pale ale. Half of that is jalapeno pale.

I've looked at BIAB a little, and think I can do it. My only concern is my pot is 9 gallons. Is that big enough? Especially for a breakfast stout?

The cooler I have is what I am really wondering about. Because of the wheels on it, it has a step in the bottom several inches tall. Will that create a problem?

 

[Darkness]

Tell the SWMBO TO LAY OFF THE SHOPING! And then take her bugget and build a system. Then buy something nice from Victoria Secrect cause let's be honest you should get something out of your gift. Send her a card that explains how much you love the fact she is cool with you having a hobby that allows you to stay home and hang with her.


Oh and do a Breakfest stout and add some Hazelnut coffee to it at flame out, or do a cold steep. Oh and send me one

 

[KingKlong]

she actually got me into the hobby by getting me a coopers starter kit for my first fathers day. she now says she didn't realize what she was getting me into. I plan to add coffee at flame out but not hazelnut. I may use some of Krispy Kreme's dark roast cuz I can get it for free. I was also thinking of getting one of the fancy flavors from harris teeter though. mocha something. would that take care of chocolate and coffee flavors, or should I still add some form of chocolate?

 

[KingKlong]

Also, is cheese cloth to open a weave for BiAB?