jeffceo24
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Hi Everyone,
I have at least 6 extract batches under my belt and I want to move to all grain brewing. I just can't decide on the best method since I don't have any experience with it. I will be making mostly IPAs and pale ales.
I have a 10 gallon kettle with a thermometer, bazooka screen and ball valve. I am thinking I may be able to use the pot as my mash tun with the bazooka screen. However I am wondering if the screen will clog. Also, I would have to drain the kettle, clean the grain out, then transfer wort back for the boil. I have a Dark Star propane burner. I also have a propane cook top in the kitchen but I'm not sure it would support a kettle with 5+ gallons.
Another option would be brew in a bag in my 10 gallon kettle.
Lastly, my brother may donate a 5 gallon Igloo water cooler to me. I can convert it to a mash tun with a ball valve and CPVC manifold or false bottom. I know everyone does it, but is it safe to have 152 deg. water in a plastic cooler for an hour? Plus, is 5 gal big enough?
I would appreciate anyone's opinion/insight. Thanks!
I have at least 6 extract batches under my belt and I want to move to all grain brewing. I just can't decide on the best method since I don't have any experience with it. I will be making mostly IPAs and pale ales.
I have a 10 gallon kettle with a thermometer, bazooka screen and ball valve. I am thinking I may be able to use the pot as my mash tun with the bazooka screen. However I am wondering if the screen will clog. Also, I would have to drain the kettle, clean the grain out, then transfer wort back for the boil. I have a Dark Star propane burner. I also have a propane cook top in the kitchen but I'm not sure it would support a kettle with 5+ gallons.
Another option would be brew in a bag in my 10 gallon kettle.
Lastly, my brother may donate a 5 gallon Igloo water cooler to me. I can convert it to a mash tun with a ball valve and CPVC manifold or false bottom. I know everyone does it, but is it safe to have 152 deg. water in a plastic cooler for an hour? Plus, is 5 gal big enough?
I would appreciate anyone's opinion/insight. Thanks!