Brew pot

[ryanshelton]

I want to go one step up and do extract brews. Am I right in thinking I can use a smaller pot( this one for instance http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 0839083108) then add it to the water in the fv which will help the cooling process? Is that pan any good?

 

[billy994]

i bought one of these, and to be honest i wasnt impressed with the build quality, and like you i wanted to top up in the fv so i bought this http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/specialist ... 897e5ca35a good build and holds the heat well, ive also used it for a mini BIAB it says 18l but i think its 15l to where the handles are.....but it works and thats what matters.....hope that helps :

 

[johnnyh]

I've got a 19l version of that Buckingham pot and it works great. Cheap too :

I have used it for biab maxi style with no bother

 

[johnnyh]

My first use of the pot is in my signature under Birthday Brew.

 

[ryanshelton]

id checked wilko etc and couldnt find a suitable pot, then you post that :whistle: :whistle:

brilliant! Ill order one to be delivered to store at that price :drunk:


any tips on receipes for a extract brew?

Also, am i being stupid but im guessing extract and BIAB is the same thing?

 

[johnnyh]

Extract is using malt extract, BIAB is using crushed malt and mashing to get the extract, so you get more control over the resultant wort.

I gather there is mini mash, which is a combination of steeping malt and then adding to extract...?

To be honest, BIAB AG is so simple that I would just go for it.

 

[calumscott]

Extract is using malt extract, BIAB is using crushed malt and mashing to get the extract, so you get more control over the resultant wort.

I gather there is mini mash, which is a combination of steeping malt and then adding to extract...?

To be honest, BIAB AG is so simple that I would just go for it.

+1

It's the biz.

 

[ryanshelton]

Extract is using malt extract, BIAB is using crushed malt and mashing to get the extract, so you get more control over the resultant wort.

I gather there is mini mash, which is a combination of steeping malt and then adding to extract...?

To be honest, BIAB AG is so simple that I would just go for it.

+1

It's the biz.

When i started brewing, 6-7 weeks ago i told SWMBO that id only do kits, now im doing AG. She really isnt happy

 

[johnnyh]

Extract is using malt extract, BIAB is using crushed malt and mashing to get the extract, so you get more control over the resultant wort.

I gather there is mini mash, which is a combination of steeping malt and then adding to extract...?

To be honest, BIAB AG is so simple that I would just go for it.

+1

It's the biz.

When i started brewing, 6-7 weeks ago i told SWMBO that id only do kits, now im doing AG. She really isnt happy

1 - get her to taste the difference,
2 - pot and bag aside, it is cheaper per brew than kit
3 - it is soooooooo much nicer and she gets a free hop/malt sauna into the bargain!

:lol:

 

[ryanshelton]

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1 - get her to taste the difference,
2 - pot and bag aside, it is cheaper per brew than kit
3 - it is soooooooo much nicer and she gets a free hop/malt sauna into the bargain!

:lol:[/quote]

She wont taste it as 'all beer tastes the same' she prefers lager :evil:

She asked the other day would it smell, nooooo dear, not if you go to your mums :rofl: :rofl:

 

[johnnyh]

It's a lovely warming smell.... Honest :twisted:

 

[ryanshelton]

She might beleive me..... Until I start brewing lol

 

[calumscott]

Everyone likes the smell of mashing...

...just make sure she goes shopping when you add your first hops! :rofl:

 

[johnnyh]

Everyone likes the smell of mashing...

...just make sure she goes shopping when you add your first hops! :rofl:

:whistle:

 

[ryanshelton]

just found these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-BIG-Deep-St ... 3ccef7ee65


bargain???