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[Big_Eight]

Yup. The mash.
I trust the braumeister to do its thing, it has a probe, display and controller.

Other than calibration why would I?

Yeah, why would you lol? I do because I mash in a cooler. Nice system you have.

It's the beer that counts, not the ammount of stainless you can collect. Coolers make great beer.

I like the BM 'cos I can leave it to get on.

Absolutely, I agree with you. No problem in wanting something more automated. I enjoy the manual part of brewing which is why I haven't switched yet but I've definitely thought about it. I've been eyeing those Anvil Foundry and Brewzilla systems.

[MashBag]

Picking a new system is a minefield. Personally I like the camurri brewer and I prefer build quality and good design over Internet connected LED flashers.

[Big_Eight]

Picking a new system is a minefield. Personally I like the camurri brewer and I prefer build quality and good design over Internet connected LED flashers.

Yeah, I'm looking for value as well as being able to conveniently brew a good beer. I'm not one of the shiny toy crowd although the spike brewing solo system looks pretty neat.

I'll probably stick with my $20 USD cooler and boil kettle for the time being.

[MashBag]

I am not "big shiney" either. The big question for is always what is the gain? I fell lucky with BM20 both buying it at sensible money and also that it can be modified easily and runs overnight. Doubt I will change any time soon.

[MashBag]

Spike brewing solo system is really pretty much imo the same hardware as all the rest. And is probably the simplest. From a tin perspective the question is price...... And a replaceable element

For me the real trick is getting a good controller that fits what YOU WANT.