marke14
Beer Enthusiast
I am about to make the transition from extract to all-grain, and I want to give BIAB a try before going all-in on a 3-vessel setup.
I'm looking for a 10-gallon brew kettle, so I can have plenty of room for a BIAB approach.
So without biasing the responses here by mentioning the brands/kettles I am considering, I'll instead say that I am looking for something of reasonable build quality (but not necessarily top of the line, super expensive), which has two drilled ports (in case I want to add a thermometer or something else on the upper one), a decent ball valve, and internal gallon markings. I'm trying to get the best deal relative to these features.
Aside from these features, I am kind of open. For example, should I be worried about getting a false bottom now (since I am not mashing in the traditional way)? I've read a lot of BIAB folks like a false bottom to hedge against scorching the bag during the boil.
I'm looking for advice on specific brands as well ...
Thanks in advance - looking forward to the suggestions.
I'm looking for a 10-gallon brew kettle, so I can have plenty of room for a BIAB approach.
So without biasing the responses here by mentioning the brands/kettles I am considering, I'll instead say that I am looking for something of reasonable build quality (but not necessarily top of the line, super expensive), which has two drilled ports (in case I want to add a thermometer or something else on the upper one), a decent ball valve, and internal gallon markings. I'm trying to get the best deal relative to these features.
Aside from these features, I am kind of open. For example, should I be worried about getting a false bottom now (since I am not mashing in the traditional way)? I've read a lot of BIAB folks like a false bottom to hedge against scorching the bag during the boil.
I'm looking for advice on specific brands as well ...
Thanks in advance - looking forward to the suggestions.