BubbaMan
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I've been doing Mr. Beer extracts since Febr. I'm ready to move on to 5 gallon batches (or just maybe bigger). I think I'm going to go to Brewer's Best partial extract kits because a local shop has them at reasonable prices. They also sell Fastfermenters in stock (5 gallon ones). I may go to all-grain brewing, but I live in a small apt and it looks like a lot of equipment in my limited space, so I'm not sure yet. Could some kind soul please answer a couple of questions...
1. If I go to 5 gallon batches, will a 3 1/2 gallon stainless pot work with the Brewer's Best 5 gallon kits? That's what I have available without buying a new one.
2. Is the Fastferment a good idea for a newb? The local retailer recommends that I skip the 5 gallon bucket kit and go strait to Fastferment. I know, he wants to sell equipment but I think his advice seems reasonable.
3. If I get a Fastferment, will I still need to use secondary fermenting? I plan to brew IPA's and stouts/porters for myself and lagers/pilsners for family.
Is it smarter for me to get a stainless fermenter right out of the gate? I'd probably have to go fairly lower end like the Ss if I do.
Thanks and have a great day!
1. If I go to 5 gallon batches, will a 3 1/2 gallon stainless pot work with the Brewer's Best 5 gallon kits? That's what I have available without buying a new one.
2. Is the Fastferment a good idea for a newb? The local retailer recommends that I skip the 5 gallon bucket kit and go strait to Fastferment. I know, he wants to sell equipment but I think his advice seems reasonable.
3. If I get a Fastferment, will I still need to use secondary fermenting? I plan to brew IPA's and stouts/porters for myself and lagers/pilsners for family.
Is it smarter for me to get a stainless fermenter right out of the gate? I'd probably have to go fairly lower end like the Ss if I do.
Thanks and have a great day!