Big Jugs!

[MmmBeer]

Now I've got your attention, onto my question.

Whilst brewing today, I started thinking about the bits of equipment I have bought and which of them were the best purchases. I'm not talking about the big items (mash tuns, boilers, all in ones etc.), but those little bit that just make a brew day easier.

My first is the reason for the thread title, my 4 litre jug, used for measuring out mash and sparge water volumes, cleaning and sanitising smaller items and a few other tasks as well.

(I've cheated slightly, this is a 5l one from a website, but you get the idea.)

My second was probably less obvious, but it is a set of small bowls that are ideal for weighing out hops, chemicals and even small grain additions, without resorting to raiding the tupperware collection. Best of all they were only £1 for 6.

Feel free to share your suggestions.

 

[RichardM]

I agree about the big jug, but I raid the stock of used Flora tubs when I measure out hop additions

 

[An Ankoù]

 

[Clint]

I got a big jug...but...weigh your water in it as the measurements are out...a bit.
I use takeaway tubs for brew day for the hops...which are in constant rotation either empty or full of curry base sauce in the freezer.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Can anyone remember Mary Whitehouse she would say don't watch this or that program on TV as its full of sex and nudity and the whole nation would tune in, me included.

 

[RichardM]

I got a big jug...but...weigh your water in it as the measurements are out...a bit.
I use takeaway tubs for brew day for the hops...which are in constant rotation either empty or full of curry base sauce in the freezer.

Yes, my big jug has my own volume markings, measured by weighing the water.

 

[Clint]

Can anyone remember Mary Whitehouse she would say don't watch this or that program on TV as its full of sex and nudity and the whole nation would tune in, me included.

Yeah....where's all the filth gone?

 

[David_M]

I agree about the big jug, but I raid the stock of used Flora tubs when I measure out hop additions

I use KFC gravy pots.

 

[OldPeculiar]

Thought this was going to be a post about the Ebay store, until i realised that was Bigger Jugs!, have ordered from them before, good gear for those starting out IMHO.