Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:19 am
The real question is how do you want/like to mash; do you want more control or are you happy with single infusion. That is what I asked myself when I decided to get away from my cooler mt and go to a keg. What's nice about a keg is the direct fire since it no longer restricts you to 2-3 temperature rests like a cooler (do to needing to much water) or to raise the temp by decoting. The downside, not not really, is its a litter harder to keep a constant temp with just the keg, you will need either insulation or a burner and must keep it off the ground. The insulatuon is cheap and easy just water heater wrap.
If your happy with your mash regime then make it a hlt with its own burner. It's helpful if your are short on pots, though not practical if you don't have the extra burner.
On tap: dunkelwiessen, american brown ale
Fermenting: american barleywine
On deck: ? what ever is next
