Want to try all grain

[Chrissparky]

Hi
Anyone selling an all grain setup
I need something that doesn't take up too much space and not too expensive. I'm in the Manchester area
Thanks
Chris

 

[morepunk]

I can't offer anything for sale, but you should try BIAB if you don't want to take up too much space or spend too much. All-grain brewing in a stock pot on your stove


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[Chippy_Tea]

Chrissparky have you seen this - http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=51779

 

[stigman]

http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=244&products_id=2507
I bought one of these after making up a couple of kits. Works fantastic. I've got a proper mash tun now but still use the boiler. Oh and you can get the forum discount as well.

 

[chewie]

Hi
Anyone selling an all grain setup
I need something that doesn't take up too much space and not too expensive. I'm in the Manchester area
Thanks
Chris

BIAB with a peco type boiler would probably be the cheapest entry point, the difference between 1 or 2 can kits and BIAB is night and day. If you go with a peco and later on decide on upgrading to a stainless steel version the peco will at least always be good for heating sparge water.

 

[Personal91]

I think someone had a good link to a stockpot on eBay before that was a very good price

 

[IainM]

Peco boiler is the way to go. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure the stove-top route is the quickest and cheapest way to get an AG beer, and by all means do it if you have the stuff lying around. However, if you want to go for a full batch, and believe me once you taste the difference you will, then the cheapest way to do it without making your own boiler is to go peco BIAB.

 

[Spapro]

Another vote for biab with a peco boiler, got mine from below, add a push in the back of the tap hop filter to avoid the tap clogging with hop debris
http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk...iler-chiller-mashing-bag-mash-kit-p-2507.html

 

[Cwrw666]

Also BIAB. Only equipment you need that you don't use for kit brewing is a boiler and a grain bag - somewhere around £100 in total.
A cheaper way in is a stockpot for on your stove but a normal domestic cooker isn't powerful enough for a large one.
Cheapest way in is probably a fermenting bin converted to a boiler by fitting a cheap kettle element - never done this myself but I know others have.

 

[GlentoranMark]

I'd try that Clibit link above as a first stop, that's how I got started.

The Peco boiler combo with the chiller and grain kit from vbarious sites is a bargain, I'd go for that but also buy the false bottom as it makes a massive difference. http://www.geterbrewed.com/stainless-steel-false-bottom-for-peco-boiler/

I mash in the boiler, just wrap it up well in towels and it will only lose a ° or 2 over the hour. No need for a mashtun.

 

[DethApostle]

I'm selling my starter kit which you might be interested in?
http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=65482

Cheers
DA

 

[Chrissparky]

Tempted but a bit more than I wanted to spend and a bit far for me to collect.
I'd probably only be able to spend with postage less than you want, a shame looks like good kit that would be ideal for me

 

[DethApostle]

PM me an offer Chrissparky.
I regularly travel to the Knutsford area so could meet you there to help cut down the distance you'd have to travel if that makes the difference?

DA

 

[Personal91]

PM me an offer Chrissparky.
I regularly travel to the Knutsford area so could meet you there to help cut down the distance you'd have to travel if that makes the difference?

DA

so im guessing london would be out of the question

 

[wfr42]

Really sorry DA as i need you're looking to make a sale.
But if you want to try AG
- read the simple AG thread
- check you have a thermometer and some scales
- measure your largest pot
- if 8litre or less you need 1kg of grain and the associated hops for a 5litre batch.
- if 15 litre plus you can make a 10 litre batch or bigger with a bigger than 15 litre pan.
- you can drain against the lid and through a sieve, more challenging with a larger batch.

If you enjoyed the process and the 5-6hour brew day then you can start looking to upgrade from stove top brewing.

If the ladies of the house hadn't complained I may still be stove top brewing (but more often), rather than biab out the back of the house.

(Apologies again DA - good luck with your sale and happy brewing to all)

 

[DethApostle]

Really sorry DA as i need you're looking to make a sale.
But if you want to try AG
- read the simple AG thread
- check you have a thermometer and some scales
- measure your largest pot
- if 8litre or less you need 1kg of grain and the associated hops for a 5litre batch.
- if 15 litre plus you can make a 10 litre batch or bigger with a bigger than 15 litre pan.
- you can drain against the lid and through a sieve, more challenging with a larger batch.

If you enjoyed the process and the 5-6hour brew day then you can start looking to upgrade from stove top brewing.

If the ladies of the house hadn't complained I may still be stove top brewing (but more often), rather than biab out the back of the house.

(Apologies again DA - good luck with your sale and happy brewing to all)

No worries matey, I agree, small batch stove top is a decent way to start! Not the way I did but to be fair I took a bigger first step than some are able/willing! :)
You'll soon be after bigger kit though! (and that never changes regardless of how big your kit is!)

DA

 

[DethApostle]

so im guessing london would be out of the question

I can meet you in Knutsford whereever you are travelling from! :)
Want me to figure out what postage would cost? :whistle:

DA