Making my new Mash Tun / Wort Boiler

     Finally all the components have arrived and now I can upgrade from my old stove top stock pot to a purpose built Mash Tun / Wort boiler. It started life as an old 50L Beer keg and I've cut the top out with a 4" grinder leaving the top ring and handles.

     Next I need to use a 25mm hole saw near the base to make 2 holes one for the thermometer / thermocouple.

     And the other a bit lower for the tap and bazooka ( the wire mesh screen which goes inside the keg attached to the tap to filter out the hops after the boil.). Both of these use weldless connections making them easy to remove and clean.

     I will be using a 3 ring propane burner for heating and at the moment all brewing will need to be done under the car port providing my neighbors with a good show. With it all set up it's time for the test boil, just water the first time and with all going well it's time to buy the ingredients for the first batch in the new system.

     A Belgium Saison or Russian Imperial  Stout.  I think we'll go Belgium, as its still summer and the higher brewing temps will help. Stand by for the brew post and photos in the next week.

Cheers

Hairy Back Brewing