What minimum equipment for 1st AG brew

Laner · Nov 19, 2024

So far I’ve been a kit brewer in buckets and pressure fermenter (30l), and would like to look at the possibility of AG brewing. I have cornies and oxebars for serving so I suppose I’m looking at 20ltr brews.

What would be the minimum equipment needed to achieve the AG work?

borischarlton · Nov 19, 2024

This
You can buy the boiler/mash tun or make one your self.
You will then be able to brew any style from grain and it's a great way to start. If you progress you will still require what you have made/purchased which is important, it doesn't become obsolete.

Clint · Nov 19, 2024

I got 2 x 32l pots from borischarlton and the gang. Together with a converted Igloo picnic cooler and a homemade immersion chiller is a simple way to start. You will need a reliable heat source.

Laner · Nov 19, 2024

borischarlton said:
This
You can buy the boiler/mash tun or make one your self.
You will then be able to brew any style from grain and it's a great way to start. If you progress you will still require what you have made/purchased which is important, it doesn't become obsolete.

Great vid and explained it simply.

Looks like my next purchase now I have the Keg King Chubby

Rwilts · Nov 19, 2024

My move was to BIAB with a 50L stainless pot , bag and propane burner. Worked well for several years.

Laner · Nov 19, 2024

borischarlton said:
This
You can buy the boiler/mash tun or make one your self.
You will then be able to brew any style from grain and it's a great way to start. If you progress you will still require what you have made/purchased which is important, it doesn't become obsolete.

https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/juanito-the-bandito-mexican-lager/

Would this grain kit work in this basic boiler and a Chubby pressure fermenter at 15c

Laner · Nov 19, 2024

Rwilts said:
My move was to BIAB with a 50L stainless pot , bag and propane burner. Worked well for several years.

After a house fire there is no way the wife is letting me loose with a propane burner within 100yds of the property

Rwilts · Nov 19, 2024

Laner said:
After a house fire there is no way the wife is letting me loose with a propane burner within 100yds of the property

Not sure that a like to that post would communicate the intended sentiment

Laner · Nov 19, 2024

Rwilts said:
Not sure that a like to that post would communicate the intended sentiment

Only cost £50k to put right

fluketamer · Nov 19, 2024

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...WYK2Iim9&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:

not minimal but it literally includes everything .

they are getting very economical now . wait til black friday.

isnt the klarstein mundeschecnk still available over there.

Laner · Nov 19, 2024

fluketamer said:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807773497788.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.11.2f0c79d49T8Osc&algo_pvid=150f7b3a-485a-4dab-a7e8-22fc749ba0b3&algo_exp_id=150f7b3a-485a-4dab-a7e8-22fc749ba0b3-5&pdp_npi=4@dis!USD!728.27!189.47!!!5243.16!1364.12!@2103246617320460327044448e6bd6!12000043136605750!sea!US!2961872012!X&curPageLogUid=KSpUWYK2Iim9&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:

not minimal but it literally includes everything .

they are getting very economical now . wait til black friday.

isnt the klarstein mundeschecnk still available over there.

Thanks. Can’t get the link to work, do you have the name so I can do some research. All new to me so not sure what the Klarstein model is, will look on MM as they have been great when I’ve used them.

Laner · Nov 19, 2024

oops double post

Moe · Nov 19, 2024

borischarlton said:
This
You can buy the boiler/mash tun or make one your self.
You will then be able to brew any style from grain and it's a great way to start. If you progress you will still require what you have made/purchased which is important, it doesn't become obsolete.

I started with something similar and made really nice beer.

akdunbar · Nov 19, 2024

The minimum equipment you need for all grain is a pan to heat the water, a bag to hold the grain, and a fermentation vessel, and really, you could probably be able to manage without the bag though things may get messy...

GhostDoggyWoofWoof · Nov 20, 2024

https://brewkegtap.co.uk/products/b...6znAqcpeNBRKbBeo4Ize4Y1_6UWfmlTQaAls6EALw_wcB

Laner · Nov 20, 2024

GhostDoggyWoofWoof said:
https://brewkegtap.co.uk/products/b...6znAqcpeNBRKbBeo4Ize4Y1_6UWfmlTQaAls6EALw_wcB

Bit out of my budget but looks a good kit

Rodcx500z · Nov 20, 2024

I started with biab in a Klarstein fullhorn which i still have great bit of kit, i then moved on to a brewzilla gen 3.1, £63-00 on amazon prime now that is a bargain

Davegase · Nov 20, 2024

Laner said:
https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/juanito-the-bandito-mexican-lager/

Would this grain kit work in this basic boiler and a Chubby pressure fermenter at 15c

That particular kit requires a temperature stepped mash . I wouldn't try doing a temperature stepped mash as a beginner.
I would go for a kit that requires a single step infusion mash.
Learn the basics first.

Laner · Nov 20, 2024

Davegase said:
That particular kit requires a temperature stepped mash . I wouldn't try doing a temperature stepped mash as a beginner.
I would go for a kit that requires a single step infusion mash.
Learn the basics first.

Thanks for the advice. I’ll keep
Looking for a Mexican lager grain kit

Moe · Nov 20, 2024

https://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/digital-peco-boiler-biab-starter-kit-recommended-p-4441.html

This is what I started with. I am suprised at the cost now though, I paid no where near that, but it was years ago.

You could do it cheaper without the chiller coil and do no chill.

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