Hi all,
I just came across this forum and have a few questions about getting a set up going in Ireland. I currently brew 5 gallon.( sorry for use of gallons) batches on a stovetop BIAB set up in Korea. ill be moving home this summer and realized I know little of how you are all brewing back home. my system here is a 10 gallon SS pot, brew bag and gas stove ( double burner) . Is there anyone using this type of setup back home?
i have no experience with plastic and using elements. Any hints, tips or recommendations welcome. I would like to continue to brew the same way as I have nailed down a pretty solid process here. Thanks in advance for any opinions and advice. Any Mayo brewers out there?
Looking forward to getting going.
cheers
Duff
Hey Duff,
I use a similar set-up but rather than a stove I a gas burner (http://www.gasproducts.ie/acatalog/Large_Square_Gas_Boiling_Ring.html) which is very reasonably priced and they also supply whatever fittings you need - seach the forum here for Gas Burner as there has been some very good debate on it. Eoin on the site here as a company custombiab which makes the BIAB bags that are great quality too.
Best of luck with the move home and welcome to the site
MB
Thats great news, thanks for the link . I will get on it this week. I was reading through the burner pages today too . Interesting stuff. Is a big 10 gal pot easy come by do you know? thanks again . Im looking forward to getting involved. And getting a few beers on the go. Im shipping the kegs home as we speak so they will need filling as soon as I arrive back .
cheers
I got a 50L pot from THBC (https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/50l-stainless-steel-stock-pot-p-1947.html) after dropping hints and links to the wife at Christmas (there's a 5% discount if you are a member of the club so well worth the €10 membership before you start recreating your system). Pot works great for me and I got the bag custom made my Eoin's wife through custombiab to fit the pot perfectly. Others on here have gotten them shipped from Germany and various other places - a quick search on the forum should throw up a link or two.
Thanks a million. I will join up as soon as i land back and I will be getting in touch with custombiab too. I clicked thanks on the thread but not sure did I just thank myself haha, was meant for the help though haha.
looking forward to landing back.
Cheers
Duff
Where will you be finally plonking your butt because there are a number of clubs around and it might influence your decision. Forget jobs,schools, live near or far from the mudder in law :D oh and welcome to the club :).
Quote from: DEMPSEY on April 25, 2014, 03:37:28 PM
Where will you be finally plonking your butt because there are a number of clubs around and it might influence your decision. Forget jobs,schools, live near or far from the mudder in law :D oh and welcome to the club :).
Im originally from Kildare and I see they have a few clubs there but I will be based in Mayo for the summer. Achill Island to be specific. . Ill spread the good word on the island when I can. . I started a group here in Korea last year and we have 40 active brewers. If I can get a few people interested on the Island I will try start a new club there . anayone know any brewers in that area?
Cheers