Next homebrew investment

[Brew_DD2]

The question is better quality beer or cold beer (being cold will hide lack of taste) - concentrate on brewing properly with equipment where you can fine tune the mash

Disagree with that. You can brew just as well with a very primitive set-up as you can on something near pro-level. How we handle the beer when it's fermented is far more important for me.

 

[Obadiah Boondoggle]

Disagree with that. You can brew just as well with a very primitive set-up as you can on something near pro-level. How we handle the beer when it's fermented is far more important for me.

Poorly brewed beer will not improve however it is handled after fermented. Temperature control to achieve the correct sugar release (and hence flavour) is fundamental to a good pint

 

[Brew_DD2]

Poorly brewed beer will not improve however it is handled after fermented. Temperature control to achieve the correct sugar release (and hence flavour) is fundamental to a good pint

That's easily achievable without a Brewzilla though.

 

[Obadiah Boondoggle]

That's easily achievable without a Brewzilla though.

Hmm - how can you achieve a temperature accuracy to 0.1 C with a primitive set up?

 

[Brew_DD2]

Hmm - how can you achieve a temperature accuracy to 0.1 C with a primitive set up?

You don't need that level of accuracy to brew good beer. Not even close. A thermometer and insulation will do everything you need for your mash. Not going to agree with you on this, so I'll just leave it there.

 

[moto748]

You'll need to ramp up production to use all that malt you have bought!

Heh! I think I can keep up!

Actually I was wondering abut the time-scale, cos I'm nearly out, and was wondering whether to buy 5 kg or so.

 

[moto748]

To be fair, I'm sure plenty of people don't have room for another fridge; I know I don't, quite apart from any other considerations.

 

[DavidB]

Be aware that OB has an instinctive hatred of cold beer as he lives in a part of Cheshire which does not have access to electricity!

 

[Gerryjo]

Poorly brewed beer will not improve however it is handled after fermented. Temperature control to achieve the correct sugar release (and hence flavour) is fundamental to a good pint

I made many a great beer with minimal equipment as have others with the best investment was temperature control.

 

[Gerryjo]

Hmm - how can you achieve a temperature accuracy to 0.1 C with a primitive set up?

You're not getting that on a brewzilla regardless what you say as its a homebrew setup calibrated in a factory but calibrated equipment need regular calibration to ensure their accuracy.
Every six months is acceptable...

 

[Obadiah Boondoggle]

Heh! I think I can keep up!

Actually I was wondering abut the time-scale, cos I'm nearly out, and was wondering whether to buy 5 kg or so.

Should have the malt by end of the first week in April M

 

[acreid]

Well the mob have spoken and it’s got to be the kegerator! Thanks for all the input guys. Strangely enough the missus is actually encouraging the kegerator so it’s a win win for me!

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Well the mob have spoken and it’s got to be the kegerator! Thanks for all the input guys. Strangely enough the missus is actually encouraging the kegerator so it’s a win win for me!

You’ll be grateful for it if you have it ready before the heat of summer.

 

[moto748]

Should have the malt by end of the first week in April M

Thanks!

 

[Begbie]

Decided that I need a keg in my life for taking to garden parties this spring/summer, so bought a Mangrove Jacks 5L mini keg, portable CO2 kit and a stainless tap mounted onto a stainless flow control ball lock disconnect. ☺

Decided that I'll keep doing BIAB's but larger batches than 5L by brewing strong and liquoring back. The Corny and Brewzilla can wait a while yet.

 

[acreid]

Kegerator complete! Kegged my first batch there and will be brewing another tomorrow!

 

[Neil Whittaker]

I should have read the previous post before voting.
Nice looking setup!!!

 

[Braufather]

Kegerator complete! Kegged my first batch there and will be brewing another tomorrow!

nice set up- how much did it cost you to build?

 

[acreid]

nice set up- how much did it cost you to build?

Fridge was £20 on Facebook market place.
Black spray paint was £5
Keg starter kit was £207.50
Beer tower was £60
14lb CO2 was £30 deposit and £20 to fill from JR Gases

Could have done it cheaper if I didn’t want the beer tower and had the taps through the door of the fridge.

 

[Braufather]

I currently just have kegs sitting in a ink bird controlled fridge with a party tap conected to each, so would just need the keg starter kit to upgrade. Tempted.