bismarckbrew
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Alright, I've been reading about it, contemplating it, and now I'm ready to make the plunge. I'm ready to start brewing my own tasty goodness. Herein lies the first chance of a newbie mistake, what equipment to get, or not to get. This is why I ask your advice.
After some research, I decided a few things are a must:
1. I would like to do a full wort boil. This will require a propane burner, as my stove is cheap, electric, and from the 70's.
2. I want better bottles since I'll be dragging them around from outside to in. Tendons come in handy.
3. Do it right the first time. All grain will be down the road as I develop, so I want to buy equipment that will last and will function for AG.
I want your advice on my equipment purchase. Is there anything I need and missed? "You don't need that" or a different approach all together?
Let me know, I appreciate it.
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Item # Description Quantity Price Ext Price
7603B Deluxe Starter Kit w/ plastic carboys $156.99 $156.99 Delete
details:
Six gallon carboy (your choice of glass or plastic)
Six gallon bottling bucket with spigot
Funnel
Blowoff hose
Fermentation lock and bung
Siphon tubing
AutoSiphon
Bottle filler
Bottle brush
Carboy brush
Bottle capper
144 bottle caps
Beer thief
Thermometer
Hydrometer
8 oz One-Step Sanitizer
Complete instructions
2 x Fermometer
Extra fermentation lock
Carboy dryer
Bottle capper (upgrade to red "Emily" capper)
Test jar
1010 Irish Red Ale Extract Kit $24.99 $24.99 Delete
Y1272 Wyeast American Ale II $6.25 $6.25 Delete
2201 Priming Sugar 5 oz. $1.15 $2.30 Delete
1090 St. Paul Porter Extract Kit $29.99 $29.99 Delete
Y1187 Wyeast Ringwood Ale $6.25 $6.25 Delete
7931 Star San HB 32 oz $15.50 $15.50 Delete
7317 21" Stainless Steel Spoon $7.99 $7.99 Delete
7316 Muslin Mesh Grain/Hop Bag $0.59 $5.90 Delete
7612 Starter Kit Kettle Pkg 2 $136.99 $136.99 Delete
details:
7.5 gallon stainless steel with immersion wort chiller.
Wort chiller improves clarity and reduces risk of infection
Good for extract or all-grain brewing
40202 Low Profile Banjo Burner (burner and stand) $77.99 $77.99 Delete
Subtotal $471.14
After some research, I decided a few things are a must:
1. I would like to do a full wort boil. This will require a propane burner, as my stove is cheap, electric, and from the 70's.
2. I want better bottles since I'll be dragging them around from outside to in. Tendons come in handy.
3. Do it right the first time. All grain will be down the road as I develop, so I want to buy equipment that will last and will function for AG.
I want your advice on my equipment purchase. Is there anything I need and missed? "You don't need that" or a different approach all together?
Let me know, I appreciate it.
Cart from NB:
Your Shopping Cart
Review your shopping cart and proceed to checkout
Item # Description Quantity Price Ext Price
7603B Deluxe Starter Kit w/ plastic carboys $156.99 $156.99 Delete
details:
Six gallon carboy (your choice of glass or plastic)
Six gallon bottling bucket with spigot
Funnel
Blowoff hose
Fermentation lock and bung
Siphon tubing
AutoSiphon
Bottle filler
Bottle brush
Carboy brush
Bottle capper
144 bottle caps
Beer thief
Thermometer
Hydrometer
8 oz One-Step Sanitizer
Complete instructions
2 x Fermometer
Extra fermentation lock
Carboy dryer
Bottle capper (upgrade to red "Emily" capper)
Test jar
1010 Irish Red Ale Extract Kit $24.99 $24.99 Delete
Y1272 Wyeast American Ale II $6.25 $6.25 Delete
2201 Priming Sugar 5 oz. $1.15 $2.30 Delete
1090 St. Paul Porter Extract Kit $29.99 $29.99 Delete
Y1187 Wyeast Ringwood Ale $6.25 $6.25 Delete
7931 Star San HB 32 oz $15.50 $15.50 Delete
7317 21" Stainless Steel Spoon $7.99 $7.99 Delete
7316 Muslin Mesh Grain/Hop Bag $0.59 $5.90 Delete
7612 Starter Kit Kettle Pkg 2 $136.99 $136.99 Delete
details:
7.5 gallon stainless steel with immersion wort chiller.
Wort chiller improves clarity and reduces risk of infection
Good for extract or all-grain brewing
40202 Low Profile Banjo Burner (burner and stand) $77.99 $77.99 Delete
Subtotal $471.14