Does size matter?
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Alan30
Does size matter?
As per my previous post on oxidisation I am just returning to the world of all grain brewing. I have always done 5 gallon brews but as I now am purchasing some new equipment - new house has an ouhouse with water and power and a cellar - I am considering whether I should go for 10 gallon brews. The Hop and Grape 10 gallon equipment 'kit' has caught my eye. Less percentage wastage with a 10g brew and perhaps more consistency for mashing and ferment but more to handle. I can of course still do 5g brews in the larger equipment so more flexibility. Can't make my mind up so any comments would be appreciated before I get kicked out of the house for being indecisive!
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Parva
The CO2 method you mention is something most of us with kegs and pub gas do as the norm.
Regarding the 10G brewery, I too purchased this from H&G. Whilst I have not yet done a 10G brew (preferring to experiment with 5G brews for now) it's great knowing that I have the facility to double-up once I've found a recipe that suits me.
Regarding the 10G brewery, I too purchased this from H&G. Whilst I have not yet done a 10G brew (preferring to experiment with 5G brews for now) it's great knowing that I have the facility to double-up once I've found a recipe that suits me.
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delboy
I also have the H&G 10 gallon boiler and i have done a few 10 g brews in it, to be honest without pumps its a lot of heavy work but as parva says its always good to know you have that capacity built into your system.
Another plus point is that when doing 5 gallon brews you never have to worry to much about a boilover (i've haven't had one yet).
Another plus point is that when doing 5 gallon brews you never have to worry to much about a boilover (i've haven't had one yet).
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fivetide
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Alan30