Keggle false bottom.

[benzesp]

I got a keggle that I want to use as a mash tun since my old 8gal kettle is not big enough for full batches of bigger beers. I use a burner plus my RIMS for step mashing.

What is the best solution out there for false bottom and pickup tube? I have a couple of the domed false bottoms but they are for Regular kettles or Cooler Tun. Just curious what other people have tried out.


Thanks.

 

[aangel]

Pico style false bottoms are popular and well-built. They split in half so it's easy to put them in since keggle lids are typically not full width.

I went a different route, and got a Blichmann FB that I bolt to the bottom of my keggle and secure with wing nuts.

 

[geckholm]

I got a jaybird false bottom, use direct fired mash tun. Works great.

 

[benzesp]

I got a jaybird false bottom, use direct fired mash tun. Works great.

What size works best. I have a kettle with a welded bulkhead are there any clearance issues?

 

[geckholm]

What size works best. I have a kettle with a welded bulkhead are there any clearance issues?

I have the 15 inch with no stands, I've brewed with 15lbs+ of grain with no issues. With my set-up, I have no clearance problems ( I have a center diptube)...

 

[benzesp]

Thanks. All Hooked up now