Reviewer:
Jonathan Primeau from Chateauguay, QC Canada
I ordered this starter kit and was able to easily brew my first BIAG (OBK English IPA) even though I was a total homebrewing novice. I really recommend this kit if you want to step into all grain brewing. The next step would be to get a mash tun.
However, keep in mind that 11 pounds of grain + water is quite heavy to pull out from the pot. I suggest you start with a 3 gallons recipe unless you find some creative ways (like I did) to drain that heavy bag when the mash is done. Also, I had to sparge (rinse the grains) using another bucket to get 6.25 gallons pre-boil.
Another heads-up: you will probably need the faucet adapter for the immersion chiller. I didn't had one and I had to chill my first batch outside, at -22°C (without considering the wind chill factor).
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Undersized brew pot for 5 gal Biab batches
February 17, 2014
Reviewer:
Ron from Toronto
I have no complaints about the quality of the kit however after becoming more experienced and spending the time calculating losses for a typical 5 gal batch (grain absorption, boil, fermenter and bottling) I realized that the 8 gal brew pot is undersized for most 5 gal batches...to do full volume Biab properly this kit should include at least a 10 gal brew pot - something to consider.
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Kit #5 All Grain
February 5, 2014
Reviewer:
Lukas Ratkowski from Ottawa, ON Canada
Decided to go with all grain as my first brew. Packaged arrived very quickly and everything was inside. One suggestion would be to add long steering spoon to this kit. I will recommend this kit to all my friends. Happy Brewing Everyone!
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Just got this kit
October 7, 2013
Reviewer:
Dan from Sudbury,Ontario
It came in great shape, well packaged and quick delivery. Can't wait to make good use of it!