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Induction is a great way to go. I have a 3500 watt 240 volt Avantco induction burner that I run in the basement on a dedicated circuit. It simply kicks ass. Brings 7 gallons to a crazy boil, I got to turn it down. And everything stays cool (except the wort). Around $180 at Webstaurant

One more way to get your operation into the basement is electric induction burners. I finally did my first basement batch just this Sunday, with cooler mash tun and using a 3500 watt induction burner (240 volt) for all of the water heating and the boil. I was able to turn down the power two...

My cordless started smelling pretty much right away. I switched to my plug-in Hitachi variable speed which has a massive amount of torque and it complained too. I finally went to my 50 year old Craftsman with gear-reduction and 1/2" chuck and that did the trick. That's what I continue to use. So...

Why do I homebrew? To be totally honest, I don't know. I just looked around one day and realized "I'm homebrewing" I have no idea how I got here.

I get bus tubs from Webstaurant store which are heavy duty strong and very inexpensive - like starting less than four dollars each inexpensive. I keep buying more since there are many uses in the basement brewery. They might charge a bit for shipping, but keep adding to your order and the...

I started brewing in all grain, with a one gallon equipment kit from Brooklyn Brew Shop. Not much to it - a one gallon jug for fermenting, a short racking cane and some tubing, airlock, thermometer, some other bits. I had to supply a pot and a large kitchen strainer. I've made some GREAT all...