What are you all's thoughts on the All in one system. I'm currently using a a 5 gallon mash ton, 5 gallon water tank and 8 gallon pot. I'm thinking it would make a little less cleanup and maybe save some time? Thoughts?
I do enjoy the brew day but in the Louisiana Heat I'm always looking for less time in the 100 degree heatif your goals are less cleanup and less time, I don't think the all in one systems are necessarily the only way you can achieve this. BIAB with your 8gallon pot over a heat source would be simple too. All you need is a bag. For what its worth, I have the anvil foundry and its great. But my personal goal isn't to decrease time and cleaning is no big deal to me as I clean as I go and generally just have fun on brew days.
I do enjoy the brew day but in the Louisiana Heat I'm always looking for less time in the 100 degree heat
It can also lead to martial strife and divorce unless you significant other loves beer as much as you do. My wife is a super taster and cannot stand the smell of brewing and she has imparted that wisdom to all of our children and grandchildren. I'm relegated to the back screen porch at all times of year, and in New England, that can sometimes be challenging at one or more steps in the process. I'm thinking of an all in one primarily for one reason - containment!If that's a primary motivation, then an electric system is going to put you indoors where it's cooler! So, there's that. It can be fun to brew outdoors with flames and steam, but brewing inside can't be beat for year-round convenience and comfort. And that's one thing the small footprint systems allow, all other factors set aside.
It can also lead to martial strife and divorce unless you significant other loves beer as much as you do. My wife is a super taster and cannot stand the smell of brewing and she has imparted that wisdom to all of our children and grandchildren. I'm relegated to the back screen porch at all times of year, and in New England, that can sometimes be challenging at one or more steps in the process. I'm thinking of an all in one primarily for one reason - containment!
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