Hi
Apologies if this is ANOTHER newbie question on what to buy.
I have done some reading but a little unsure of the next steps.
History:
I was bought a Bucket and Barrel kit last year. Made 1 batch and liked it.
I then borrowed another kit and made 2 Barrels of Ale from Brupaks, for my wedding. This went down well.
At the same time I have done 2 batches of cider and perry from trees in the garden, with home made carjack press, buckets and Demi Johns.
So a part time hobbyest.
It's now coming up to a big birthday and people have asked what I want.
Apart from World Peace and love to all mankind, I thought why not take the chance to upgrade my home brew kit.
What I don't like about the existing kit:
1) I mixed in the kitchen, left it brewing in the spare bedroom, spilled it in the bathroom bottling and general got told off for making a mess and a smell. I would maybe like to do everything in the cellar or garage, though if I have nicer looking, non-leaking kit I might get away in the house
2) Bottle beer was a faff, bottling Cider, less, but that was because I used larger grolsh style bottles.
The plastic barrels leaked at the taps when the pressure built, due to cheap production quality I guess.
3) I've never had a spoiled batch, but I have heard over time the plastic buckets get scratched.
4) I like shiny new things.
So I've been looking at:
The 30Ltr Ace Mash Bin Looks like a coffee Urn, but as it has a heating element this would open up a new style of brewing for me (I have only used the house temp in the past). Also ã99.99 is a good price of a group gift (though I could put more in myself for something better)
I like the look of the SS Brewmaster Bucket though for an occasional brewer should I get a cheaper one?
Would something like the Hoppy 11 Gallon Stainless Steel Fermenter Tank or the Hoppy 8 Gallon Stanless Steel Pot.
Or maybe a better Pressure barrel ??
Basically I don't know anything other than the simple beginners brewing from kits and nothing about heating the water, but a birthday present could be an excuse to get some sexy kit and try to learn more.
Any and all useful tips or suggestions welcome.
Apologies if this is ANOTHER newbie question on what to buy.
I have done some reading but a little unsure of the next steps.
History:
I was bought a Bucket and Barrel kit last year. Made 1 batch and liked it.
I then borrowed another kit and made 2 Barrels of Ale from Brupaks, for my wedding. This went down well.
At the same time I have done 2 batches of cider and perry from trees in the garden, with home made carjack press, buckets and Demi Johns.
So a part time hobbyest.
It's now coming up to a big birthday and people have asked what I want.
Apart from World Peace and love to all mankind, I thought why not take the chance to upgrade my home brew kit.
What I don't like about the existing kit:
1) I mixed in the kitchen, left it brewing in the spare bedroom, spilled it in the bathroom bottling and general got told off for making a mess and a smell. I would maybe like to do everything in the cellar or garage, though if I have nicer looking, non-leaking kit I might get away in the house
2) Bottle beer was a faff, bottling Cider, less, but that was because I used larger grolsh style bottles.
The plastic barrels leaked at the taps when the pressure built, due to cheap production quality I guess.
3) I've never had a spoiled batch, but I have heard over time the plastic buckets get scratched.
4) I like shiny new things.
So I've been looking at:
The 30Ltr Ace Mash Bin Looks like a coffee Urn, but as it has a heating element this would open up a new style of brewing for me (I have only used the house temp in the past). Also ã99.99 is a good price of a group gift (though I could put more in myself for something better)
I like the look of the SS Brewmaster Bucket though for an occasional brewer should I get a cheaper one?
Would something like the Hoppy 11 Gallon Stainless Steel Fermenter Tank or the Hoppy 8 Gallon Stanless Steel Pot.
Or maybe a better Pressure barrel ??
Basically I don't know anything other than the simple beginners brewing from kits and nothing about heating the water, but a birthday present could be an excuse to get some sexy kit and try to learn more.
Any and all useful tips or suggestions welcome.
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