Thu, 10/20/2011 - 11:41 — bricejwilliams
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to get some ideas about how to best start upgrading my equipment. Right now, I have a very simple 5 gallon system.
Where I want to go:
1.) I really want to get into all grain brewing.
2.) I am thinking that I would eventually like to be able to brew 10 gallons at a time, but I want to buy equipment incrementally.
What piece of equipment should I start with? What size should I get?
Thanks for your help,
Brice
Forums:
I haven't made the leap to all-grain yet myself due mostly to space issues and somewhat to budget restrictions, but I think the first thing you should invest in is a larger kettle and if you don't have one yet, an outdoor propane turkey frier stand large enough to support. The larger pot will come in handy whether you're ready to go full-grain immediately or not. From there you can easily play with other equipment options.
As far as further specifics I'll let other more experienced brewers comment.