Tankard
Well-Known Member
I'm in analysis paralysis I can't decide between a round or a rectangular cooler.
I will definitely start off with batch sparging (the double batch method, most likely) but I would eventually like to do fly sparging because it maximizes efficiency. I am told that the best setup for fly sparging is a round cooler with a false bottom, but a rectangular cooler would work as well. For batch sparging, a rectangular cooler with a braid is the cheapest route, but unfortunately it doesn't work well with batch sparging.
I'm also confused about whether to get a false bottom, a braid, or a manifold.
What would you recommend to a beginner? Thanks.
I will definitely start off with batch sparging (the double batch method, most likely) but I would eventually like to do fly sparging because it maximizes efficiency. I am told that the best setup for fly sparging is a round cooler with a false bottom, but a rectangular cooler would work as well. For batch sparging, a rectangular cooler with a braid is the cheapest route, but unfortunately it doesn't work well with batch sparging.
I'm also confused about whether to get a false bottom, a braid, or a manifold.
What would you recommend to a beginner? Thanks.