BugAC
Well-Known Member
I've been looking at Electric systems for awhile and have settled on the new blichmann surface with the brewcommander. However, i'm trying to decide as to which purpose i should use this for.
My current system is a 3 vessel system. Cooler sparge tank, SS Brewtech Infussion Mash tun (10 gallon), and 10 gallon stainless brew pot. I'm currently brewing a lot of lagers lately, and i struggle to get to the correct temperature for infusion step mashes and decoction mashes. Being able to directly heat my mash would be clutch in this situation. However, if i replace my mash tun with the electric Surface, i still have to direct fire my boil kettle which is my oldest piece of brew equipment.
I know this is really a "my preference" type scenario but looking at other points of view. Do i use the electric as a boil kettle, so i no longer have to worry about picking up heavy pots, and reduce the likelihood of burning myself, and not have to worry about buying propane? If so, then i'd have to further try my best to dial in step mashes. Or do i swap out my infussion mash tun for electric, sell the mash tun, and be able to adjust my mash temps with the touch of a button?
What would you do?
My current system is a 3 vessel system. Cooler sparge tank, SS Brewtech Infussion Mash tun (10 gallon), and 10 gallon stainless brew pot. I'm currently brewing a lot of lagers lately, and i struggle to get to the correct temperature for infusion step mashes and decoction mashes. Being able to directly heat my mash would be clutch in this situation. However, if i replace my mash tun with the electric Surface, i still have to direct fire my boil kettle which is my oldest piece of brew equipment.
I know this is really a "my preference" type scenario but looking at other points of view. Do i use the electric as a boil kettle, so i no longer have to worry about picking up heavy pots, and reduce the likelihood of burning myself, and not have to worry about buying propane? If so, then i'd have to further try my best to dial in step mashes. Or do i swap out my infussion mash tun for electric, sell the mash tun, and be able to adjust my mash temps with the touch of a button?
What would you do?