Brew in a box

[bengee]

I'm thinking of getting a Brew in a Box kit as I want to try brewing from grain - but don't want the big expense of getting all the extra kit.
I've looked at the method and its not very clear as to what I need. I'm guessing a pot to go on the stove, but what size? What other kit do i need?

 

[Rwilts]

Do you mean BIAB (brew in a BAG)?

Good recent discussion

What would you say is the minimum kit required for all-grain?​

 

[Mash Monster]

Do you mean TMM Brew Day in a box ?

 

[Clint]

It also depends on the brew size. Unless you've got a decent burner on your stove..wok size you won't do full size batches of 23l as you'll be there all day trying to get it boiling.

 

[Rodcx500z]

If you mean wort in box you just need a big enough bucket to ferment it, all you need to know here, https://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.u...pe-homebrewing-kits/fresh-wort-beer-kits.html

 

[Clint]

Right..I think the op needs to supply more info to get this boxed off.

 

[MashBag]

Right..I think the op needs to supply more info to get this boxed off.

I think your idea of a big burner and a box of anything could get quite alarming quite quickly.

 

[MashBag]

Mr Google says

https://bottletopped.co.uk/collecti...topped-ipa-home-brew-starter-kit?gad_source=1

I need to go and lay down, my inner Yorkshireman is having an panic attack........

 

[obscure]

Honestly look at this thread

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/have-a-go-at-simple-ag.51779/

All grain brewing really isn’t that complicated and small stove top batches is how I got started with all grain.

 

[YeastFace]

I started my homebrew journey some 12ish years ago with a couple of these brew in a box yokes:

https://brupaks.com/brubox

 

[dlowe1992]

Honestly look at this thread

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/have-a-go-at-simple-ag.51779/

All grain brewing really isn’t that complicated and small stove top batches is how I got started with all grain.

+1 to this. Exactly where I started. Can’t promise it won’t lead to bigger gear, kegs, fridges etc though..

 

[MashBag]

Can’t promise it won’t lead to bigger gear, kegs, fridges etc though..

Stainless steel addiction, another sheds, garage conversion, new conservatory, extensions, moving house...

Welcome aboard. Be scarred (not a typo )

 

[bengee]

Do you mean TMM Brew Day in a box ?

yes, sorry, i meant Brew Day in a Box

 

[obscure]

Assuming this is what you mean

https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/pro...yle-all-grain-recipe-kits/?orderby=price-desc

I think you will potentially struggle doing one of these on the stove, you need to be able to boil about 27-30 litres for a 23L batch, yes you might be able to go a bit lower and top up with water at the end but on the whole you are looking at needing to boil a lot of liquid and you are going to struggle without a dedicated boiler I find the upper limit for my induction hob is about 15L, so about 11L batches.

 

[Mash Monster]

This might help

 

[Tanglefoot]

I use an 36L pan and brewing full volume BIAB with no sparge on a gas hob, maximum comfortable batch size is 18L.
With approx 24L starting water it takes about 40mins to get to mash temperature, after mashing around 30mins to reach a boil.
Simplest way to get started is to make your own recipes on Brewfather, tailored to whatever pan size you have.
It'd be easier starting off with a small volume while you get the hang of it.
I often do 10L batches, enough for a minikeg but a quicker brew day.