Jordancwilk
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I need some help deciding what will be the next 'big' purchase for my home brewing equipment. So far, I have been an extract brewer making 5 gallon batches on my stovetop, then fermenting in my basement. I've been able to make some pretty great beers so far, and have learned a lot from sticking to a relatively simple process of making beer.
Now I'm ready to invest a few hundred dollars more and slowly start to refine my craft. I'm trying to decide between buying a freezer - along with a heater and dual temperature controller, or making the jump to all grain brewing. Having a controlled spot to ferment would be great for me in my climate and allow me to start some lagers. On the other hand, I can hardly wait to buy a bigger kettle, a burner, and some coolers for all grain brews. I'm am getting tired of spending $30+ for my 5 gallon beers. I realize the all grain route is more expensive, but I would buy in phases and work my way to a burner and larger kettle.
Does anyone have a recommendation for where to invest my money next?
Now I'm ready to invest a few hundred dollars more and slowly start to refine my craft. I'm trying to decide between buying a freezer - along with a heater and dual temperature controller, or making the jump to all grain brewing. Having a controlled spot to ferment would be great for me in my climate and allow me to start some lagers. On the other hand, I can hardly wait to buy a bigger kettle, a burner, and some coolers for all grain brews. I'm am getting tired of spending $30+ for my 5 gallon beers. I realize the all grain route is more expensive, but I would buy in phases and work my way to a burner and larger kettle.
Does anyone have a recommendation for where to invest my money next?