DarkHelmet
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(I had multiple tabs open and accidentally posted this in the wrong sub-forum initially..)
Hey all
I've recently become interested in home brewing and am going to purchase equipment soon. There is a dizzying variety of choices and I'd really appreciate a few tips. I've cleared up some confusion by using the search feature, but haven't been able to answer these questions yet...
--Is there any advantage (besides saving money) to using a plastic bucket for the primary fermentation then switching to a glass carboy for the secondary? Would two glass carboys be okay? (just wondering if the wide-mouth bucket makes something easier...)
--I see a lot of three kettle set ups, which I suppose are used for all-grain brewing?.... Pardon my extreme newb-ness, but besides saving time, what are the advantages of using three kettles? Is it a necessity for some things?
--Is having a spout on the kettle really, incredibly helpful? Seems like it would be...
My budget is semi-flexible. I don't want to go overboard before I've even brewed my first batch, but I don't want to buy a bunch of stuff I'll replace in a couple months either. I'd like most of the equipment that comes in contact with the beer to be glass or stainless. Any recommendations for equipment that will save time brewing, or save money on shipping by buying locally, will be much appreciated. There aren't any home brewing shops nearby, but there is a Home Depot, a kitchen store, etc...
Thanks!
Hey all
I've recently become interested in home brewing and am going to purchase equipment soon. There is a dizzying variety of choices and I'd really appreciate a few tips. I've cleared up some confusion by using the search feature, but haven't been able to answer these questions yet...
--Is there any advantage (besides saving money) to using a plastic bucket for the primary fermentation then switching to a glass carboy for the secondary? Would two glass carboys be okay? (just wondering if the wide-mouth bucket makes something easier...)
--I see a lot of three kettle set ups, which I suppose are used for all-grain brewing?.... Pardon my extreme newb-ness, but besides saving time, what are the advantages of using three kettles? Is it a necessity for some things?
--Is having a spout on the kettle really, incredibly helpful? Seems like it would be...
My budget is semi-flexible. I don't want to go overboard before I've even brewed my first batch, but I don't want to buy a bunch of stuff I'll replace in a couple months either. I'd like most of the equipment that comes in contact with the beer to be glass or stainless. Any recommendations for equipment that will save time brewing, or save money on shipping by buying locally, will be much appreciated. There aren't any home brewing shops nearby, but there is a Home Depot, a kitchen store, etc...
Thanks!