I need help. I have some money to burn (which is shocking for me), and I wanted to improve my brewing set-up somehow.
Here are the options:
Graduate from partial mash to all grain
Make kegging system so I can force carbonate
I really really want to start doing all grain batches but my apartment is only marginally big enough to store the equipment when not in use.
I have a spot where I could put a kegerator, and I am willing to put the effort into converting a minifridge and saving some money there.
To me this is a question of taking the next step in my brewing or saving the hassle of bottling every batch. At the same time, with a kegging system I can drink hoppy beers that much sooner, and yes, 3 weeks does make a noticeable impact on hop flavor and aroma. If you can get your hands on an real quality IPA bottled less than a week ago, that is a rare treat.
Opinions?
Here are the options:
Graduate from partial mash to all grain
Make kegging system so I can force carbonate
I really really want to start doing all grain batches but my apartment is only marginally big enough to store the equipment when not in use.
I have a spot where I could put a kegerator, and I am willing to put the effort into converting a minifridge and saving some money there.
To me this is a question of taking the next step in my brewing or saving the hassle of bottling every batch. At the same time, with a kegging system I can drink hoppy beers that much sooner, and yes, 3 weeks does make a noticeable impact on hop flavor and aroma. If you can get your hands on an real quality IPA bottled less than a week ago, that is a rare treat.
Opinions?