stock pot mashing

[Mark1964]

Can you make an all grain brew using a 20 litre stock pot. I think you would boil grains strain into another pot return to boil etc. Maybe it would be difficult to maintain the temperature etc can anyone advise please...... Thanks

 

[Tony]

Hi Mark
When I began I used a 19 ltr pot for partial mash which worked quite well. I'm not sure how you would use it for mashing an AG though as you'd find it very difficult to maintain a temperature. I suppose it is just possible, but temperature in mashing is critical. I'd look at getting a thermobox so you could heat the water to the right temp in your stock pot and pour it into the thermobox - holding the right temp. It could then be returned to the pot for boiling.

 

[Moley]

I have used those cheap but thin 20 litre stock pots for a 15 litre boil, but you don't boil the grain. For mashing it needs to be kept at a steady temperature around 65-70°C for 60-90 minutes, so your easiest option is a ten quid picnic coolbox.

 

[BarnsleyBrewer]

I'd also recommend getting a thermo box, bet you'd pick one up cheap this time of year or try charity shops.