Low on $. Wort chiller or stir plate?

[NervousDad]

I don't need either. I brew no-chill and use dry yeast. I do have a nice ferm chamber though. I think ferm temps are more important than either a chiller or a stir plate.

Especially in Florida

 

[Cottonmouth]

A $5 voile curtain is a cheap way to get started with AG BIAB. Save up and buy a 55# sack of base malt and a cheap # of hops and start brewing $10-$15 batches.

 

[AaronP123]

I am working towards all grain for sure


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[bendog15]

Just like the majority of brewers on here, I would say wort chiller. You can buy the copper tubing from Home Depot and make your own if you're strapped for cash. I make yeast starters by boiling 2 cups water, 1/2 cup LME, and then adding yeast when it's cooled. I just put it in a glass 1 gallon jug with an airlock and keep it in my fermentation chamber, swirling it by hand from time to time. When it's time to pitch the starter is usually healthy and active. Good luck!


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[AaronP123]

thanks everybody for your suggestions I did end up getting a chiller. Used it yesterday on a Belgian triple. And I was very impressed with how quickly it cooled the wort. Thanks again!

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