Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter?

[St. Lou Stu]

Originally Posted by Scimmia

Sorry, I guess when I see a setup like that, I just assume all grain. Not many people go that far for extract setups.

Oh, All grain is coming, but I'm taking baby steps (big fat babies) and didn't want to make an extract setup only to have to make the AG setup later.

Originally Posted by Scimmia

The 54 qt should be fine for 5 gallon batches, and even 10 gallon batches of most beers. I run a 52 qt Coleman Xtreme.

Good to know! Thanks.

Originally Posted by Scimmia

7.5 gallons at 1.25 qt/lb is enough strike water for 24 lb of grain, which is quite a bit. I usually mash thinner than that, but 7.5 gallons should cover you in most cases. A 1/2 barrel would simplify things, as you could just heat everything at once, though. I just use a 5 gallon pot and heat my strike water in two batches if I need to, and heat the sparge water during the mash rest.

I'll just plan on making the 1/2bbl when I convert the cooler. I also want to make a nice stand and pump setup for when I do go all grain... for simplicity, ya know?


Thanks Doug... I knew I could count on you for a few cents of know how!