Thinking of moving to AG

[Bebop1980]

Ok so thinking of taking the next step and moving to all grain.

The main thing is to buy a full kit or make/convert stuff i already have.

Now i have a few questions in regards to wither what i have or am going to buy is suitable for a beginner.

Ok so i have already an Igloo 25Qrt coolbox, is this large enough to convert for mashing.

boiling wise i have a 11ltr stockpot is this large enough also.

i would need to purchase a gas ring and my own hob is not powerfull enough to get a good rolling boil or am i better investing in an electric boiler.

 

[RobWalker]

You need to boil the full volume plus more and some room for boil over, you're looking at 30L+ for a pot. Have you thought about BIAB? you basically need an electric boiler, wort chiller, home made strong mash bag and some insulation, it's very cheap - you can pick a single element boiler up for £65 these days.

Other than that you're looking at £200+.

 

[Hawks]

Sounds like you are willing to build or convert things, so I would do that - lots of posts on here on how to incl this one from muddydisco here

Then you have to think about what sort of budget you are working to, do you want to start with plastic or stainless.
I started off building a 5 gallon plastic brewery - cost me just over £100 all in I reckon. :thumb:

I now have a larger stainless set up, but sold the plastic one for what it cost me, and it made plenty of beer so it was a good way to check I would carry on before spending comical amounts of money on this hobby.. :whistle: