erock2112
Well-Known Member
Hey all,
I'm returning to the hobby after a 2-year hiatus due to dietary changes and a new, less brew-friendly apartment. I'm re-introducing beer because, well, I want it, and I'm looking for a solution to the apartment situation.
I do 5.5 gallon all-grain batches (batch sparge) using a 10-gallon cooler MLT, 7.5 gallon kettle, and a turkey fryer burner. I use an immersion chiller to cool the wort.
There's a common patio area where I could probably brew at my apartment (I'd need to ask permission, assure management of legality, etc). I could also probably get away with brewing on my balcony without being seen. The big issue is that there's no spigot anywhere outside. I'd need to haul a lot of water around in order to make it work, and I'm particularly worried about chilling without having running water. I'm aware that a lot of brewers have good results with no-chill brewing, but I really like my cold break and the reduced risk of infection.
So what do I do? Bucket of ice water and a pump? Carry the hot kettle inside and hook the chiller up to the sink faucet?
I do have a friend who doesn't mind me coming over to brew. We make a day of it - grill, drink beer, etc. But I want to brew more often than I'm comfortable inviting myself over. Plus, hauling all of the equipment around is a bit of a pain.
I'm returning to the hobby after a 2-year hiatus due to dietary changes and a new, less brew-friendly apartment. I'm re-introducing beer because, well, I want it, and I'm looking for a solution to the apartment situation.
I do 5.5 gallon all-grain batches (batch sparge) using a 10-gallon cooler MLT, 7.5 gallon kettle, and a turkey fryer burner. I use an immersion chiller to cool the wort.
There's a common patio area where I could probably brew at my apartment (I'd need to ask permission, assure management of legality, etc). I could also probably get away with brewing on my balcony without being seen. The big issue is that there's no spigot anywhere outside. I'd need to haul a lot of water around in order to make it work, and I'm particularly worried about chilling without having running water. I'm aware that a lot of brewers have good results with no-chill brewing, but I really like my cold break and the reduced risk of infection.
So what do I do? Bucket of ice water and a pump? Carry the hot kettle inside and hook the chiller up to the sink faucet?
I do have a friend who doesn't mind me coming over to brew. We make a day of it - grill, drink beer, etc. But I want to brew more often than I'm comfortable inviting myself over. Plus, hauling all of the equipment around is a bit of a pain.