The stick does the recirculation? That's ace. So I can leave it in my mash and it will keep it at my target temperature?
They're not cheap, but actually could be a really good choice. Have you tried step-mashes with it?
One major limitation to my current method on the stove is how long it takes to reach temperature. I am wondering whether a decent heat stick would be worth the money. Get the water/liquor up to temperature more quickly.
Yes, it's definitely looking like a more practical solution. I think one of the only issue is the lack of precision over mash temperature.
Has anyone had experience of a system which has better control over mash temperature?
Yes, I see that.
I'm wanting to move away from gas because it takes so long to heat, I have little control over mash temp and I can't insulate it.
Whatever my solution, I'm wanting to address these problems
Ok, with so the burko boiler, I'd replace the tap with a ball lock and recirculate with a pump.
Would you suggest using a PID for controlling the temperature?
I'll use both elements to heat the strike water, just one with control for the mash and then both to get up to the boil, but just one to maintain the boil.
The thermostatic control is to maintain a even temp for mash and boil
I've been using 2 pans on my gas ring for a few years, it takes ages to get to the boil and I'm losing so much heat into the environment.
I'm in the initial stages of researching how to build an all in one and I'm wondering whether you can share some of your experiences.
Are there any common...
I've found this Saison recipe at Belgian Saison in the Style of Saison Dupont Recipe
I wanted to check about the late addition hops - the AA of the hops that they use are just 1.5 and mine are some 6% AA. Am I right to think that AA makes less difference to late additions??
MALT/GRAIN BILL...
Unfortunately I'm brewing my golden ale tomorrow and only have my belgian ale yeast. I'm going to wait until it's done, bottle half and rack off the other half to add some Orval to.
My next brew will be a Belgian golden ale of about 8/9%, could I use some of this to add some dregs from Orvile to?
Do I need to hop lightly, or is it just Lactobacillus which is impeded by hops?