single vessel brewing - essential equipment

CHRIS CHRISTIE · Aug 29, 2019

hello, ive been brewing kits now for a few years, and have made a few partial boil all grain kits.
my next step is building (as cheap as possible) a single vessel system.
i have a 50litre pot and a gas burner.
a brew bag for separating grain.
is there anything else that you strongly advise purchasing or making for a more complete Brew day!?

MyQul · Aug 29, 2019

A good electronic thermometer if you dont have one. Having said that I use a spirit thermometer because I cant afford a good accurate electronic one. All the electronic ones in my budget range are cheap unreliable chinese/ebay ones

Druncan · Aug 29, 2019

@MyQul I calibrate against a certified spirit thermometer @ almost freezing and boiling. It is required for our food safety system. But it also shows me when they are becoming defective. https://www.nisbets.co.uk/hygiplas-..._63901014426_321523756543_pla-603363729012_c_
£6.00 cheapo's rule OK!!! clapa

especially when I drop them in the caustic

the_quick · Aug 29, 2019

Additional bucket, always come handy, cooling coil - cool of your beer much quicker than ice bath.

RichK · Aug 29, 2019

Agree with the good thermometer. I've gone more wrong with mashing too hot than anything.

I've also rigged up a simple pulley system to lift the bag (but you can manage without).

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