valicious
Well-Known Member
I just discovered the wonderful world of homebrewing a few weeks ago, and I'm already hooked lined and sinker
I have a few problems/questions though...
1. I bought a 20qt SS brewpot from my LHBS, and it's been meeting my needs so far. I think I'm going to need a spigot and ball valve on the front though, especially once I get a counterflow chiller (more on that later).
Is there a way to go about adding one to my pot, or do I need to buy a whole new one with it already installed? I've seen kits with all the parts you'll need, I just don't have the resources (or skill) to cut the hole myself.
2. I recently bought a converted Igloo mash-tun so I could start all-grain brewing (hasn't arrived yet). Are the Igloo mash-tuns fine, or did I mess up and should've gotten a SS one?
What is a Hot Liquor Tank used for anyway? Is it critical to have one?
3. What kind of chiller would you guys suggest for me? I've seen immersion, counterflow, and plate types, but I'm really not sure which is better. I'm on a bit of a budget, but I also don't want to skimp too much on something as important as a chiller. If I end up getting the counterflow of plate, I'll need the brewpot spigot right? I brew 5gal batches by the way.
I've become endlessly fascinated with homebrewing and I'm loving it, I just want to make sure I don't screw up.
I have a few problems/questions though...
1. I bought a 20qt SS brewpot from my LHBS, and it's been meeting my needs so far. I think I'm going to need a spigot and ball valve on the front though, especially once I get a counterflow chiller (more on that later).
Is there a way to go about adding one to my pot, or do I need to buy a whole new one with it already installed? I've seen kits with all the parts you'll need, I just don't have the resources (or skill) to cut the hole myself.
2. I recently bought a converted Igloo mash-tun so I could start all-grain brewing (hasn't arrived yet). Are the Igloo mash-tuns fine, or did I mess up and should've gotten a SS one?
What is a Hot Liquor Tank used for anyway? Is it critical to have one?
3. What kind of chiller would you guys suggest for me? I've seen immersion, counterflow, and plate types, but I'm really not sure which is better. I'm on a bit of a budget, but I also don't want to skimp too much on something as important as a chiller. If I end up getting the counterflow of plate, I'll need the brewpot spigot right? I brew 5gal batches by the way.
I've become endlessly fascinated with homebrewing and I'm loving it, I just want to make sure I don't screw up.