Hi all,
I've been AG brewing for just under a year now, albeit on a small scale (in demijohns) thanks to the Mrs who bought me a kit (http://www.brewcraftbeer.co.uk/bright-eyed-amber-ale-109-p.asp). I have read that most people recommend the malt kits first, but due to the kit I was bought I jumped straight into AG and would like to stick to it. In terms of beer taste, I've mainly seen success. I have had one or two issues, however - almost all of which I have been able to read about since joining this forum so I am confident I could avoid them in future :thumb:
I'm therefore keen to scale up my operation after Christmas (having asked for ã as gifts from certain people :)). Although the 4-5 hours it takes me to brew is enjoyable, I would like more end product than the 8 bottles or so I am currently producing. In addition I am currently seeing wastage with ingredients that can only be bought on a much larger scale than I require.
I have a good sized kitchen so the actual brewing isn't a problem and have set aside some space in our spare 'box' bedroom so should hopefully be ok space wise. I also have power to my shed so down the line I may be able to invest in additional, temperature controlled storage.
If I was to scale up, would any of you suggest purchasing a pre-prepared kit such as this: http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Deluxe-All-Grain-Mashing-Setup.html or am I better trying to put the various components together myself?
Are there other potential issues I haven't thought of - other than the Mrs :lol:?
Thanks
Leemond.
I've been AG brewing for just under a year now, albeit on a small scale (in demijohns) thanks to the Mrs who bought me a kit (http://www.brewcraftbeer.co.uk/bright-eyed-amber-ale-109-p.asp). I have read that most people recommend the malt kits first, but due to the kit I was bought I jumped straight into AG and would like to stick to it. In terms of beer taste, I've mainly seen success. I have had one or two issues, however - almost all of which I have been able to read about since joining this forum so I am confident I could avoid them in future :thumb:
I'm therefore keen to scale up my operation after Christmas (having asked for ã as gifts from certain people :)). Although the 4-5 hours it takes me to brew is enjoyable, I would like more end product than the 8 bottles or so I am currently producing. In addition I am currently seeing wastage with ingredients that can only be bought on a much larger scale than I require.
I have a good sized kitchen so the actual brewing isn't a problem and have set aside some space in our spare 'box' bedroom so should hopefully be ok space wise. I also have power to my shed so down the line I may be able to invest in additional, temperature controlled storage.
If I was to scale up, would any of you suggest purchasing a pre-prepared kit such as this: http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Deluxe-All-Grain-Mashing-Setup.html or am I better trying to put the various components together myself?
Are there other potential issues I haven't thought of - other than the Mrs :lol:?
Thanks
Leemond.
