Mash Kettle

[Stubnut]

hi i was after a bit of advice i would like to go to the next level of home brew and invest in a mash kettle the likes of Klarstien etc
all info is greatly welcome
thanks in advance

 

[Rodcx500z]

Hi i started with a klarstein fullhorn biab kettle, i made some great brews in it over a nearly 2 year period well worth the money, i now have a brewzilla 35Ltr and it is a joy to brew in and also worth the money i got this bundle Brewzilla 35L Gen3.1.1 BUNDLE – BrewKegTap quite a few on here have them,

 

[Gerryjo]

+1 for the Robobrew and BKT.An excellent piece of kit for sure and Christmas is coming....

 

[gyurmaember]

I would go for a 2nd hand g30 for that price range.

 

[crowcrow]

What sort of advice would you like? I have a klarstein, and like the other all in one systems it is very easy to make a good beer in them. What is your budget? What sort of beer do you want to make, how regularly and how much would you like to brew at one time?

 

[Stubnut]

my budget is about the Klarstien range i would like to start making IPA type beers in 19/23L batches i have 4 corny kegs and bottles there is 4 of us in the house that drink IPA / Bitter / Cider i have been making kits for about a year now, but i would like to start making my own flavours, i like a hoppy beer myself

 

[AnimatedGIF]

I don't have experience of the Klarstien, but like Rod I have that same Robobrew Brewzilla bundle and really enjoyed using it for the first time a couple of weeks ago. The Klarstien doesn't look too dissimilar.
You may need some way to heat sparge water (I don't as I am doing full volume mash right now, where I think the additional 5L capacity of the Brewzilla comes in handy).

 

[crowcrow]

I love my 30 litre klarstein - I'd go for that or the 35 litre even if you are aiming for 20 litre brews - the extra space is useful if you ever do stronger brews.

I just sparge with 5 litres of water that fits in my biggest pan. I do have a 35 litre pan but I never use it and should sell it really.

It is an able bit of kit - through I'd advise wrapping it in a camping mat and towels to keep the heat in for the mash.