RuckingBrewer
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Brand new to HB and wanting to buy my first starter kit soon. I've been reading this forum and other sites along with my own research. I have some questions before I buy and any help is appreciated!
1. I've looked into three suppliers and their upgraded beginner kits all seem to contain the same items, but at different prices and shipping rates. I'm hoping for some feedback and direction. The three companies are Midwest Supply, Northern Brewer, and MoreBeer. Northern is higher than the other two, but does come with a recipe kit. Midwest and MoreBeer are very comparable in price when shipping is factored in. Can you guys give me some advice based on experience with any of these companies' kits? (I can provide links if anyone is unsure of the exact product.)
2. When it comes to the kettle, I've seen some on this forum say that any stainless steel stock pot will do as long as the volume is appropriate. Is this true, and if so, should I go to the dreaded Walmart for the least expensive one?
3. My stove is an electric glasstop. Will this be enough (hoping to do full boils instead of partial)? My grandfather has offered me a propane burner that he used to use to fry turkeys, would this be a better option?
Thanks!
1. I've looked into three suppliers and their upgraded beginner kits all seem to contain the same items, but at different prices and shipping rates. I'm hoping for some feedback and direction. The three companies are Midwest Supply, Northern Brewer, and MoreBeer. Northern is higher than the other two, but does come with a recipe kit. Midwest and MoreBeer are very comparable in price when shipping is factored in. Can you guys give me some advice based on experience with any of these companies' kits? (I can provide links if anyone is unsure of the exact product.)
2. When it comes to the kettle, I've seen some on this forum say that any stainless steel stock pot will do as long as the volume is appropriate. Is this true, and if so, should I go to the dreaded Walmart for the least expensive one?
3. My stove is an electric glasstop. Will this be enough (hoping to do full boils instead of partial)? My grandfather has offered me a propane burner that he used to use to fry turkeys, would this be a better option?
Thanks!