Hello folks, I am an extract brewer looking to go all grain and want to upgrade my equipment. So far I've done 2 small all grain batches using my stove and small brew pot and it's just not cutting it. A friend of mine is splitting the cost with me and we have around $1000 to spend. I'm in Canada and so far this is what I've picked out for parts:
Kettle: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/10_Gallon_Heavy_Duty_Stainless_Steel_Tall_Kettle_p/10gal-tall-kettle.htm
HLT: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/15_Gallon_Brew_Kettle_OntarioBeerKegs_p/15-gallon-2weld.htm
Mash Tun: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/10_Gallon_Igloo_Cooler_Cooler_Only_p/10-gal-igloo.htm (I have the parts to DIY)
Some of the recipes I've been looking at have different temps during the mash and was wondering if there's a better way to adjust the temp other than decoction or adding hot water to the mash. Is there something like the brew kettle that will retain heat like the cooler mash tun but will allow me to raise the temp with my burner?
We're also debating between using propane burners and induction. Are there any cons to using the induction burners? We were looking at buying something like this http://www.webstaurantstore.com/avantco-ic3500-countertop-induction-range-cooker-208-240v-3500-watt/177IC3500%20%20%20208*240.html
Finally can any Canadians recommend me some homebrew websites to order bulk grain and hops from. I've searched and have found 2row domestic for $50 per 25KG and hops at around $16-25 per LB. Locally my homebrew store charges $70 for 25KG of 2row domestic and hops are sold by the ounce only at $2-3 per ounce.
Is there any difference between the Beersmith software on a mobile device and the desktop versions? Any lacking features? I downloaded the PC trial and love it, just debating which version to buy.
Thanks in advance for any advice. ;D
Kettle: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/10_Gallon_Heavy_Duty_Stainless_Steel_Tall_Kettle_p/10gal-tall-kettle.htm
HLT: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/15_Gallon_Brew_Kettle_OntarioBeerKegs_p/15-gallon-2weld.htm
Mash Tun: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/10_Gallon_Igloo_Cooler_Cooler_Only_p/10-gal-igloo.htm (I have the parts to DIY)
Some of the recipes I've been looking at have different temps during the mash and was wondering if there's a better way to adjust the temp other than decoction or adding hot water to the mash. Is there something like the brew kettle that will retain heat like the cooler mash tun but will allow me to raise the temp with my burner?
We're also debating between using propane burners and induction. Are there any cons to using the induction burners? We were looking at buying something like this http://www.webstaurantstore.com/avantco-ic3500-countertop-induction-range-cooker-208-240v-3500-watt/177IC3500%20%20%20208*240.html
Finally can any Canadians recommend me some homebrew websites to order bulk grain and hops from. I've searched and have found 2row domestic for $50 per 25KG and hops at around $16-25 per LB. Locally my homebrew store charges $70 for 25KG of 2row domestic and hops are sold by the ounce only at $2-3 per ounce.
Is there any difference between the Beersmith software on a mobile device and the desktop versions? Any lacking features? I downloaded the PC trial and love it, just debating which version to buy.
Thanks in advance for any advice. ;D