Which coolers for mash tun and HLT?

[urg8rb8]

I have a 10 gallon igloo cooler and I do not have any additional HW to it. I just put the grains in a big grain bag for mashing while it's in the cooler. No filter braid needed. When mash is done I just pull the bag with the grains out! Easy!

 

[Denny]

I have a 10 gallon igloo cooler and I do not have any additional HW to it. I just put the grains in a big grain bag for mashing while it's in the cooler. No filter braid needed. When mash is done I just pull the bag with the grains out! Easy!

Glad you like it. I found that method was more hassle for me than using a braid.

 

[beernutz]

I've got the Igloo Ice Cube; it's 48 quarts and, IMO, none too large. I do 5-gallon batches, and I wouldn't want the cooler to be any taller.

I have used this same cooler as a mash tun for close to 40 batches and it still works great. I do ten gallon batches in it fwiw.