I am torn between getting a kegging system or getting a Blichmann floor burner. Pricing things out, I think I can get a kegging system for around $200. The blichman burner is 150 plus another 30 or so for the leg extensions (using all gravity right now so I think the extensions are a must for me). So roughly speaking, they are in the same ballpark for cost.
I think the burner is an awesome (ideally, at some point in the way off future, I would like to get the top tier system), but I have two batches of beer close to bottling right now and I am not looking forward to bottling those batches... at all.
Bottling typically takes me about 2 hours. I am figuring with kegging, it could take maybe 30 or 40 minutes (rinse, let some BPW sit in there for 15 minutes, drain, sanitize, and fill). So a time savings of at least an hour or more.
On the other hand though, reaching a boil on the stove does take a painfully long time. The outdoor burner would probably reduce my brew day by about 45 or so. I would be able to get a better/stronger boil. Also I would love to brew out in the garage; that way I can enjoy a brew, brewing, and a stogie all at the same time.
What's everyone's thoughts? Keg or burner?
I think the burner is an awesome (ideally, at some point in the way off future, I would like to get the top tier system), but I have two batches of beer close to bottling right now and I am not looking forward to bottling those batches... at all.
Bottling typically takes me about 2 hours. I am figuring with kegging, it could take maybe 30 or 40 minutes (rinse, let some BPW sit in there for 15 minutes, drain, sanitize, and fill). So a time savings of at least an hour or more.
On the other hand though, reaching a boil on the stove does take a painfully long time. The outdoor burner would probably reduce my brew day by about 45 or so. I would be able to get a better/stronger boil. Also I would love to brew out in the garage; that way I can enjoy a brew, brewing, and a stogie all at the same time.
What's everyone's thoughts? Keg or burner?