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Haven't brewed in a few years, but we bought a house this fall with a nice big garage so now I have space for my hobbies.
I picked up a 15gal Anvil Brewing Kettle off amazon and stuff to convert a 10gal Igloo into a false bottom mash tun.
Previous batches have always used extract but I've always wanted to do all-grain. I have this annoying aversion to perceived shortcuts when it comes to cooking, but whatever. All-grain is looking to be a fair bit cheaper, too.
Anyone else using a similar setup?
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Same here ^^^
Have not made beer since the 90's when I turned 21. Made hard cider every few years...
Guy I work with brews and got me back into it. I am sick of paying $64 a week for good beer.
I like good IPAs, not the super hoppy ones, but good local brews.
Since last August 2016:
Picked up a Bayou classic SS 15 gallon pot with spigot on ebay for $76.
False bottom for it at homedepot for $39 shipped.
Got a 220v 5500w stainless element & triclover from brew hardware for $90.
A 12 pack got the element port welded by a buddy of mine who is a welder.
Picked up three used ball lock kegs locally for $100.
Going to BIAB so another $25 on a bag.
Building the controller over the next month. And hopefully will be brewing by June or July.
Just got taxes back so looking for a used chest freezer for a keezer. Just going to use picnic taps.
Going to pickup a CO2 tank, regulator setup for 3 kegs.
Cheers!