My efficiency is consistent at 70 from my lhbs. But from what I've heard from everyone with a mill they get closer to 80. So a mill provides the ability to buy bulk malt=cheaper and use less malt=cheaper beer.
The plot sickens. If the gap is too wide, small kernels (wheat, rye, etc.) pass through mostly uncrushed, reducing your extraction from those, throwing off your carefully balanced recipe. Where's the wheat?
Isn't this why a 3 roller mill is better
I had a monster mill and sold it... never saw a difference in eff or quality of beer.. plus it made a completely mess with the dust it produced. IMO I would stock up on brewing ingredients for the fall! Plus I'm not sure what quality of mill you are going to get for $100.
I only ferment one beer at a time so if I can find a small fridge big enough that would be my 1st option. I read That some Temp controller only go to a certain wattage and wouldn't cover a small mini fridge
How does a stir plate safe 100.
So my wife convinced me that a fridge with a temp controller is a better option because it will make the beer better. Whereas a mill won't really(just save me money) luckily I have a good close lhbs. My question now is if I buy a mini fridge(cuz I already have a normal fridge as a kegerator) which one to get that will fit a 6.5 gallon carboy and what temp controller to get that is good and also simple because I know nothing about wiring
You are going the right route with fermentation control. This should be one of the FIRST things people do after getting into the hobby, before kegging, even before all-grain. Temperature control, along with a healthy, properly aerated/oxygenated yeast pitch, was the MOST important difference in my beer quality.
You said it bro. Temp control and aeration I believe are the two big ones to get a hold of BEFORE your first batch.
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