Recent content by melloworchard

I also have two 2.5 gallon ball-lock kegs and I really like them. Perfect size for me. I'm happy to hear the sous vide stick works well for you even without a ziplock bag/water bath :) Maybe I was just doing it wrong hahaha!

This is my setup: SS Brewtech 5.5 gal Kettle Induction Burner Recommendations I used to brew everything on a Brewer's Edge Mash & Boil: It's a great system for the price, but I wasn't happy with the temperature fluctuation and it was a little unwieldy for small batches.

I'm obviously not an expert, but I figured that the mash temp range is close to the temp range used for sous vide cooking, so it seems to be OK. Here's some more temp info:

Thank you for your feedback. I would probably not do a step mash for a 1 gallon batch, either. With the big 2.5 gallon ziplock bags you could easily do a 2+ gallon batch and then it might be worth it for certain styles. Oh, and nice find on the 2 gallon cooler :)

I've recently tried something kind of crazy: Mashing in a ziplock bag using a sous vide stick and a water bath. Basically instead of a steak, you put your mash in a ziplock bag. I was interviewed about it by James Spencer on Basic Brewing Radio and did a little write-up about it with pictures...

Sorry, I just saw your reply now. I brewed this weekend but didn't time it :rolleyes: I'll time my next brew and post an update :)

Thank you for both replies. I ended up getting this $50 1800 W IKEA induction cooktop and I'm really happy with it: TILLREDA Portable induction cooktop, white - IKEA I brewed on it for the first time this past weekend. I also insulated my 5.5 kettle with Reflectix and used my BBQ thermometer to...

Hi, I'm looking for some recommendations from you fine folks. I currently own a Mash & Boil, but I find myself only brewing 2.5 gallon batches. I'd like a nicer, smaller setup. And I also want my cleanup to be easier. I really like to get the 5.5 gallon SS Brewtech Kettle and would like to...

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This sounds great, thanks for sharing!