Hi from Annapolis, MD

[sleev-les]

Hey guys. Obviously new on the forum. Been lurking a bit though. Started homebrewing last December. Successfully brewed 3 partial mash beers and moved to all grain. I'm 6 brews in and my frequency is increasing. Finding out that a 5 gallon batch isn't enough so starting to put a budget aside for something bigger. I'm brewing with a Brewers Edge Mash and Boil and like the all in one systems. I really have taken a liking to the systems like Spikes (HLT, Boil Kettle, Mash Tun) all in one systems so that's something I'd like to move into in the future. Anyway, I'm sure I will get a ton of info on here. Nice to meet everyone.

 

[robfar]

Welcome from a fellow Freestater

 

[MaxStout]

Welcome to the group, from Minnesota!

 

[ehk089]

Welcome from naptown, are you a member of Annapolis homebrew club?

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the hobby, and the group, from Colorado

 

[sleev-les]

Welcome from naptown, are you a member of Annapolis homebrew club?

Yup. I'm going to be brewing this weekend for the Dogtoberfest event in October.

 

[Valve1138]

Hey now from Gaithersburg.

 

[bracconiere]

Finding out that a 5 gallon batch isn't enough so starting to put a budget aside for something bigger.

I brew 10 gal batches, can't go bigger, or i'd have to start pumping wort around instead of picking it up.... ( and kegging is the only way! )

Welcome! i'll be the first person you set to ignore

 

[sleev-les]

I brew 10 gal batches, can't go bigger, or i'd have to start pumping wort around instead of picking it up.... ( and kegging is the only way! )

Welcome! i'll be the first person you set to ignore

I've never in my forum life put anyone on ignore lol.. I am kegging. Have a 2 tap setup on my fridge conversion, adding a third. Just bought 2 more kegs today and 3 (1) gallon growlers. I would love to find an all in 1 10 gal system. I do like the mash and boil, just need bigger, which would mean 240v too just to get the temps.

 

[bracconiere]

I've never in my forum life put anyone on ignore lol..

and seriously, Welcome!

edit: damn, just tried to help you find an electric AIO 10gal, 4k-5k? i only spent $400 on a 15 gal pot, and `10 gal cooler back in 2003....still what i use today!

 

[sleev-les]

and seriously, Welcome!

edit: damn, just tried to help you find an electric AIO 10gal, 4k-5k? i only spent $400 on a 15 gal pot, and `10 gal cooler back in 2003....still what i use today!

Yup, expensive haha. I could get a Spikes system or Blichman pilot for a little more. I've got some time. I'll upgrade fermenters first and be ready to go bigger..

 

[bracconiere]

what kind of fermenters are using for your 5 gal batches? i use 13 gal plastic buckets for my 10G batches, nice big lids, makes cleaning easy...find them at the feed store, $20 a piece....

 

[sleev-les]

what kind of fermenters are using for your 5 gal batches? i use 13 gal plastic buckets for my 10G batches, nice big lids, makes cleaning easy...find them at the feed store, $20 a piece....

Conical 5G Fast Fermenters. I like the system, but they are still plastic and after a while I'm wondering how the threads will hold up. I'd like to move to SS conical for longevity and easier to keep clean.

 

[bracconiere]

what about something like this slightly mod'd?

https://www.ntotank.com/20gallon-ac...AlU1GjDDB2xWKdaG4vMhjgC0BQbQ1tZBoCUfYQAvD_BwE

or a better deal, aparently the normal word for a good deal is 'inductor tank'...

https://www.tank-depot.com/productdetails.aspx?part=A-IN0015-19

(and if you ever want a hydrometer that just has SG, 'plain form', lol)

edit: or here on ebay, maybe look into biodiesel stuff....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15-gallon-...357554?hash=item1cd2c73f72:g:rawAAMXQ9cpRGJi-

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Welcome!

 

[bracconiere]

Welcome!

Thanks for reminding me i was getting

 

[DromJohn]

Welcome.
Drom John, AHS '74.