Sorry to hear that Santa (aka SWMBO) did not deliver! The plus side is that now you will get exactly what you want... Got any plans for what you intend to build? I am looking for a Keggle to make a MLT... I am debating on whether to start procuring parts or wait til I get a good used keg.
Thanks for the feedback everyone... I started off leaning towards the keggle for long term durability and overall flexibility and I haven't heard any feedback that has convinced me to change my mind. It seems there are several good options for insulation should temp loss become an issue. Now if...
So I have been brewing extract for a couple years now and I am ready to step up to all grain. I know this is going to take additional equipment. My longer term plans include building a single tier system so I am trying to be smart about my equipment acquisitions. I have been debating a Keggle...
I generally cool the wort and drain my boil kettle into the primary carboy. I chill that for 24 hrs w my temp controller set to 67*F. After 24 hrs I pitch my yeast. I hold that same temp until primary and secondary have completed and I transfer it to the keg which usually between 2 and 3 weeks...
I stay in the general vicinity during the boil so I can keep an eye on the process, take in the lovely hop and malt aromas and to keep an eye on the timer for the various additions to the boil...
Sounds pretty good!! I would add the vanilla beans and the pods to the secondary fermenter with the bourbon... When you rack it for bottling or kegging you can leave the contents behind..
I would think that the fan running continuously would ensure that the temperature probe is providing a consistent reading. Where do most people mount the temp probe? Towards the top where it's warmer, or towards the bottom where it's cooler??