Beer brewing? Has anyone else made beer with this burner?
2035717
Hey, I just used this burner to brew beer last night and it took a little longer than a normal stove but it worked really well . I only boiled around 2.5 gallons or so for the brew (in one of those old black canning kettles) and it took around 1.5hrs to start boiling after I steeped some grains and added the malt extract. Im not sure it would do 5 gallons at once, but you dont need to boil 5 gallons if your just doing a single batch of extract beer. I would recommend doing the boil in 2.5-3 gallons (should be plenty, even if you are adding some specialty grains), and then topping it off with cold water when the boil is over (also speeds up the chilling process). Otherwise, if youre boiling outside I have heard rave reviews about those little propane set ups (esp 'the hurricane'). I wanted a burner in my downstairs 'kitchenette' (with minimal fire risk), so this seemed like a good option, and so far it is working out well. Good luck.
1757492
My burner works well at all settings, though I confess it is used more often on high. Against cheaper burners, it simply works better. Are you using outside or in a drafty location?
1431631
No, You can use recipe kits or use your own ingredients. This is the basic setup you would need to brew two-stage beer, the plastic is the primary fermenter and the glass (carboy) is the secondary fermenter. Two-stage brewing results in a more conditioned clearer beer. Salute!
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I use mine only to brew beer outside on a gas burner, My burner is like one that is used on a turkey oil cooker. I don't think it would fit real good on am electric burner on a range top due to it's large size. But since it does have a clad bottom the heat should transfer well anyway. To see how it would fit cut you a string Half the width of the pot. With your burner cool to the touch and off. Hold one end of the string in the center of the burner, Pivot the other end of the string around the burner in a circle motion. This will show you how much the pot will over hang your burner or if it will even fit on your range top. You would want to center the pot on the burner for best results. I use mine only to brew beer outside on a gas burner, My burner is like one that is used on a turkey oil cooker. I don't think it would fit real good on am electric burner on a range top due to it's large size. But since it does have a clad bottom the heat should transfer well anyway. To see how it would fit cut you a string Half the width of the pot. With your burner cool to the touch and off. Hold one end of the string in the center of the burner, Pivot the other end of the string around the burner in a circle motion. This will show you how much the pot will over hang your burner or if it... » Read More I use mine only to brew beer outside on a gas burner, My burner is like one that is used on a turkey oil cooker. I don't think it would fit real good on am electric burner on a range top due to it's large size. But since it does have a clad bottom the heat should transfer well anyway. To see how it would fit cut you a string Half the width of the pot. With your burner cool to the touch and off. Hold one end of the string in the center of the burner, Pivot the other end of the string around the burner in a circle motion. This will show you how much the pot will over hang your burner or if it will even fit on your range top. You would want to center the pot on the burner for best results. « Show Less
1566730
Have the same issue. Gears are stuck and the brewing unit won't go in all the way. I sent mine to Phillips last week for replacement
2192706
It justs shuts off when it is done brewing since it is a carafe model. There is no burner on this unit.
2064147
No you can brew your own beer from start to finish with this kit. There is nothing else that needs to be purchased to make the beer. Just make sure you follow the instructions correctly and you will be fine on brewing your own beer.
1347054
I find that it stops brewing... Then I would remove the grounds...and maybe occasionally it will kind of sound like it's trying to rebrew but actually is just reheating... I personally think you wouldn't want to leave it plug in all day or it would taste old and burnt... Hope this helps!
553822
Unsure about a half-keg. I use a 5-gallon and it gets a rolling boil pretty easily. The jet does diffuse it, but start it straight up and then use the diffuser when you start to see it begin to boil. Never had it burn wort on me.
2183592
I cannot speak to soup but I have brewed 15 batches of beer in this and I haven't had any burning. Scorching on the bottom is a common problem for home brewers but not with this pot. Very thick bottom on this thing. Hope this helps!
215113
Yes: shouldn't be a problem. I have been brewing on a propane burner for two years.
2214949
I returned mine, I had problems with it . It didn't brew at all. There is a warming session right after brewing due to the stainless is may have to be hotter than a glass carafe. A heating light should stay on to warn you it is still hot to prevent injury. If not send it back and choose another.
742881
There is another question similar to yours on the product page, you may want to read it. There are 13 answers at last count. The consensus is that it excellent for making Ginger Beer. I have not used it for that myself so can't give an opinion.
2192705
It doesn't work that way. There is no burner on this unit. The unit shuts off as soon as it is done brewing. It relies on the insulated SS carafe to keep the coffee hot for hours which also means it doesn't continue to 'cook' the coffee for hours, either.
1520378
No cooking ingredients are involved. The kit comes with Hopped Malt Extract (HME). Just bring to slow boil and add to fermenter. You can do your own mash if you want. Just adjust recipe for 2g. Otherwise you'd need larger equipment.
2064148
Aimee, You can make a brew from start to finish. In fact, you make 2 with this kit. However, I would gather $10 or so and get a hydrometer to measure specific gravity before and after fermentation to verify alcohol content and if fermentation is complete. You don't have to because this kit includes "Hopped Extract" which means that you don't need to add any Hops to your brew, they did it for you. It is completely ready to go and the results should be the same every time you make a batch. They take all the science out of the process by pre-hopping the extract. Last note: My friends love the Aztec and Bohemian extracts that came with my kit. I have now moved onto All-Grain brewing with the occasional non-hopped extract brew. Good book to read is "How to brew" by Palmer. Hope that helps!
2220934
Whoops.. I answered Yes earlier but the other people are correct. I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Equipment-Gallon-Glass-Carboy/dp/B002BU7CVM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1423771918&sr;=8-1&keywords;=beer+making+equipment