kcmobrewer
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So I'll start of by saying I am starting to collect equipment for a kal-ish clone. Gonna use the Blichmann boil coils in my HLT and BK.
Trying to decide though between the Blichmann RIMS Rocket or using the HERMS design Kal uses.
I like the idea of the rocket better, due mostly to more quickly changing and regulating mash temps. However, I'm afraid of how cumbersome this thing may become. I also like the idea of having multiple uses for it; ie randalizer and hop back. This seems like the quicker option as well. I like to cut down on my brew day one as much as possible.
I'm kinda turned off to HERMS because of having to keep the liquid level above the heat exchange coil for heat exchange. Also, after transferring having to make sure the water in the HLT and the MLT are all equalized. Seems like a lot of time.
Just looking for suggestions from anyone, but anyone with experience with both would be great.
Cheers!
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Trying to decide though between the Blichmann RIMS Rocket or using the HERMS design Kal uses.
I like the idea of the rocket better, due mostly to more quickly changing and regulating mash temps. However, I'm afraid of how cumbersome this thing may become. I also like the idea of having multiple uses for it; ie randalizer and hop back. This seems like the quicker option as well. I like to cut down on my brew day one as much as possible.
I'm kinda turned off to HERMS because of having to keep the liquid level above the heat exchange coil for heat exchange. Also, after transferring having to make sure the water in the HLT and the MLT are all equalized. Seems like a lot of time.
Just looking for suggestions from anyone, but anyone with experience with both would be great.
Cheers!
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