Hello
I've done a couple of small-batch all-grain beers with the BIAB process. Some worked, some didn't. My pot is 15L if it's filled to the rim, so it's too small really. The last time I brewed, I borrowed a larger stockpot from my mom. The beer is the best I've ever done, but I don't really want to buy another pot, so here are my questions.
1. Can I make a wort with less water, and add cold water after the boil to get my 2.5 gallons?
2. It seems to take forever to chill the wort, and I'm impatient. both pots I've used have really thick bottoms. Would a lighter pot work better? like an enamel pot?
3. SS Brewtech has a 5.5-gallon kettle, and a 3.5-gallon fermenter (I use plastic buckets with spigots because I can't stand syphons) Are the fancy purpose-built pots and fermenters worth it?
thanks very much for your opinions.
I've done a couple of small-batch all-grain beers with the BIAB process. Some worked, some didn't. My pot is 15L if it's filled to the rim, so it's too small really. The last time I brewed, I borrowed a larger stockpot from my mom. The beer is the best I've ever done, but I don't really want to buy another pot, so here are my questions.
1. Can I make a wort with less water, and add cold water after the boil to get my 2.5 gallons?
2. It seems to take forever to chill the wort, and I'm impatient. both pots I've used have really thick bottoms. Would a lighter pot work better? like an enamel pot?
3. SS Brewtech has a 5.5-gallon kettle, and a 3.5-gallon fermenter (I use plastic buckets with spigots because I can't stand syphons) Are the fancy purpose-built pots and fermenters worth it?
thanks very much for your opinions.