mrhyde
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So I am trying for the first time Arrogant Bastard. Any suggestions and will a cellar style basement due for storage. Tends to get some dampness to it.
new member, and first timer with all grain!
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skidkid267
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Temperature is the key, you need to be near the temp required by the yeast, in fact 3-4 degrees lower than what the yeast manufacturer recommendeds would be ideal since the fermentation temps will be a little higher than ambient temperature. The dampness shouldn't be a problem as long as there is not mold everywhere and you keep your fermenter sanitized and sealed.
mrhyde
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thanks for the help!
mrhyde
Member
So my next question is. Is it totally necessary to have all grain equipment. I have cooled sauces for restaurants using ice baths. I have the typical five gallon bucket set up. I was concerned about the ingredients vs equipment. Can I get some clarification please?
shafferpilot
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"Can" all grain be done with less than the minimum equipment? yes
"Should" it be done that way? I think just about everyone who has tried, has only done it once and regret it.
If you want All Grain on the cheap, type "BIAB" into the search bar and learn all about "Brew In A Bag" which I think we all agree is about the simplest form of AG there is... but you WILL want a chilling device of some sort. An Ice bath will cool 5 gallons of wort... in about 6 hours or more... not fun.
"Should" it be done that way? I think just about everyone who has tried, has only done it once and regret it.
If you want All Grain on the cheap, type "BIAB" into the search bar and learn all about "Brew In A Bag" which I think we all agree is about the simplest form of AG there is... but you WILL want a chilling device of some sort. An Ice bath will cool 5 gallons of wort... in about 6 hours or more... not fun.
mrhyde
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Ok, well looks like I will be investing! Thanks for help!
skidkid267
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Yep a chiller is one of the best investments you can make if you want your brewday to go a bit faster and easier.
onipar
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Yeah, that's one of those things that you *can* get away with, but it causes so much trouble, you'll be begging to spend the extra money by time it's over. :cross:
I did something similar when I first started. I didn't want to spend the extra money on Star San, and I figured how bad could it be to just sanitize with the C-Brite that came with my kit? Long story short, I went out and bought Star San the next day.
Not the same exact situation, but relevant.
