Category Archives: Mash Tun

Igloo 10 Gallon Cooler – for Homebrew Mash Tun or HLT

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Water Jug With Cup Dispenser

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Beverage dispenser with spigot and Cup Dispenser

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Recessed and angled drip-resistant spigot for easy dispensing
  • Reinforced handles for strength and product longevity
  • Keeper cord affixes lid to cooler for cleanliness and loss prevention
  • Pressure-fit lid won’t trap dirt or mold
  • UV inhibitors and infrared technology protect the cooler against sun damage


 

Related: All Stainless Steel Conversion Kit via Adventures in Homebrewing

“This is the perfect False Bottom for the 10 Gallon Igloo Cooler. The patented design contributes better to efficiency and a clear sparge”[keep reading]


What are others saying?  Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “mash” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

I use this same cooler for my mash tun and it has worked great for me for years.tn_img_0322-300x225  It holds temperature very well and it has held up like a champ.  It would also make a good HLT.  This has a lid that’s pressure fit (not threaded).  Since the lid isn’t threaded, you can fit a temperature probe underneath – See: Hands On: ChefAlarm Thermometer

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Beverage dispenser with spigot and Cup Dispenser – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Hands on Review: Spike Brewing Equipment Spike+ Kettle

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Spike+ Kettle + Mash Tun Conversion

Spike kettles come in sizes from 10 gallons all the way up to 50 gallons. The 10, 15, and 20 gallon kettles all share a common trait of 1.2 mm thick walls and a 5 mm thick base. The 30 and 50 gallon units up those numbers to 1.5 mm walls and a 6 mm base. Spike is quick to point out that these are the thickest kettle walls on the market. At first that might not seem like something that matters, it just seems like something that makes them heavy to lift and move around. But if you accidentally bang it into a doorway or a table you’re thankful for sturdy kettle walls that keep it looking new rather than beat up.


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Brew Hardware 10 Gallon Cooler to Mash Tun Conversion Kit – $68 + Hands on Review

cooler conversion kit

This Brew Hardware Mash Tun Conversion Kit includes everything you need to convert a 10 gallon Igloo or Home Depot Rubbermaid Cooler to a Mash Tun.  Note that it does not includes a cooler.

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • 12″ stainless steel domed false bottom with upgraded large ID connection elbow
  • One piece (Brew Hardware custom designed) machined bulkhead with interior barb
  • 2 piece stainless ball valve – can be upgraded to 3 piece
  • Required length of high temp silicone tubing
  • Does not include cooler or barb/camlock.  Barb and camlock fitting options are available under accessories on the right side of the screen.

What makes our kit different than the competition? Ugh, now we have to brag just a little. The bulkhead we include in this kit is custom machined out of hex bar stock to our exact specifications making it extremely simple to install and leak free from day one. It’s not a bunch of off the shelf parts made with half a roll of teflon tape. We also use a high flow elbow connector at the false bottom which also features a custom made smooth bore retainer. Long story short, we’ve held off on offering cooler false bottom kits for a long time until we had all the high end components described here.


 

Options are available both for an Igloo 10 gallon cooler and for Home Depot’s 10 gallon cooler.   A complete converted option is also available.  That includes the cooler along with your choice of connection fittings.  In my experience it’s cheaper to grab the conversion kit from Brew Hardware and source the cooler separately.  See some links to compatible coolers below.

This is the conversion kit I use and it’s… awesome.   tn_img_0322-300x225Check out my Hands on Review.

  • Pricing and, especially, availability can vary.  Check Brew Hardware for current, description, price and availability.

COOLER TO MASH TUN CONVERSION KIT

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Hands on Review: Blichmann Engineering AutoSparge

blichmann autosparge review

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Blichmann AutoSparge

The Blichmann AutoSparge is an ingenious device that gives you “digital like” control precision, but uses no electronics to accomplish it. Its function is to automatically maintain a water level in your mash tun during sparging or recirculation of wort. If your brewing process uses sparge water transfer or recirculating wort, the AutoSparge turns this into a hands-free operation where you set it up once and then can go worry about other things (or RDWHAHB).

The AutoSparge uses some cool engineering principles to maintain the liquid level in your mash tun. The main function is a slider piston valve that uses hydraulic pressure to let liquid flow into your kettle. This screws into a 1/2″ NPT port on your kettle. With fluid pushing on the valve (either from a pump or from a gravity feed), it pushes the valve back and lets beer in the kettle. There’s a barbed fitting and a length of hose that comes with it to take circulating wort from the top of your kettle down to the grain level. Attached to the other end of the valve is a long rod and stainless-clad hollow ball. This ball floats on the water level in your kettle. As the fluid level rises, the ball floats up and pushes the slider valve closed, shutting off the flow of wort into your kettle.

The rod and floating ball is adjusted simply by a wing nut you loosen and adjust the float to sit at the level you want, then hand tighten it down. With laws of physics and lever arms, the ball can easily contain the high flow rate of a recirculating pump you may have hooked up. Another nice detail is the hose that delivers the wort down to your grain bed has its own little floating ball. In this way, it will sit on the top of your fluid level, and not be buried down in your grain bed blasting its own trench.

Once you have your float level set, you just let your pump(s) run. As you pull wort out from the bottom of your mash tun, the fluid level goes down in the kettle and the float arm opens up the valve and lets more wort come in. If you’re pulling fluid out slowly, the wort level drops slowly and therefore the valve only opens a little bit to replace that wort slowly. If you’re pulling out wort quickly, the level drops more quickly and the valve opens up more.


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Hands on Review: Ss Brewtech InfuSsion Mash Tun

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Ssbrewtech InfuSsion Mash Tun

At first glance, you might think the Brewtech InfuSsion mash tun was only created to lure those mashing in Igloo coolers into something more sophisticated. And that might be the appeal to some. For me, I was looking for a mash tun as I moved from e-BIAB to a 2-vessel electric system. I wanted a mash tun that’s only job was mashing. The InfuSsion provided that simplicity of function, while still being technologically advanced.

Two Vessel Setup

The InfuSsion mash tun is a combination stainless steel kettle and insulated cooler. The inside of the mash tun is durable stainless steel, as is the outside. In between is sandwiched high density insulating foam to make a full inch of engineered layers. With the foam inside the walls you can’t directly heat the mash tun as you’d risk melting the foam. Of course with the foam in there, it means you’re less likely to need to add heat.


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Krome 12″ Stainless Steel False Bottom

12″, Made of high quality stainless steel false bottom by Krome


From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Made of high quality perforated stainless steel
  • Converts brewpot into a mash tun
  • Great for making the switch to all grain brewing

Stainless Steel False Bottom for Homebrew Pot: 12″



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Igloo 10 Gallon Cooler – for Homebrew Mash Tun or HLT

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Water Jug With Cup Dispenser

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Beverage dispenser with spigot and Cup Dispenser

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Recessed and angled drip-resistant spigot for easy dispensing
  • Reinforced handles for strength and product longevity
  • Keeper cord affixes lid to cooler for cleanliness and loss prevention
  • Pressure-fit lid won’t trap dirt or mold
  • UV inhibitors and infrared technology protect the cooler against sun damage


 

Related: All Stainless Steel Conversion Kit via Adventures in Homebrewing

“This is the perfect False Bottom for the 10 Gallon Igloo Cooler. The patented design contributes better to efficiency and a clear sparge”[keep reading]


What are others saying?  Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “mash” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

I use this same cooler for my mash tun and it has worked great for me for years.tn_img_0322-300x225  It holds temperature very well and it has held up like a champ.  It would also make a good HLT.  This has a lid that’s pressure fit (not threaded).  Since the lid isn’t threaded, you can fit a temperature probe underneath – See: Hands On: ChefAlarm Thermometer

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Beverage dispenser with spigot and Cup Dispenser – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Igloo 10 Gallon Cooler – for Homebrew Mash Tun or HLT

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Water Jug With Cup Dispenser

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Beverage dispenser with spigot and Cup Dispenser

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Recessed and angled drip-resistant spigot for easy dispensing
  • Reinforced handles for strength and product longevity
  • Keeper cord affixes lid to cooler for cleanliness and loss prevention
  • Pressure-fit lid won’t trap dirt or mold
  • UV inhibitors and infrared technology protect the cooler against sun damage


 

Related: All Stainless Steel Conversion Kit via Adventures in Homebrewing

“This is the perfect False Bottom for the 10 Gallon Igloo Cooler. The patented design contributes better to efficiency and a clear sparge”[keep reading]


What are others saying?  Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “mash” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

I use this same cooler for my mash tun and it has worked great for me for years.tn_img_0322-300x225  It holds temperature very well and it has held up like a champ.  It would also make a good HLT.  This has a lid that’s pressure fit (not threaded).  Since the lid isn’t threaded, you can fit a temperature probe underneath – See: Hands On: ChefAlarm Thermometer

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Beverage dispenser with spigot and Cup Dispenser – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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12″ Stainless Steel False Bottom

Eagle Brewing AG405 Stainless Steel False Bottom, 12" Diameter

Eagle Brewing AG405 Stainless Steel False Bottom by Eagle.  12″ diameter.  Designed for 10 gallon beverage containers.  Stainless construction.  3/32 perforated holes on 5/32 centers.  3/8″ barb fitting.

Eagle Brewing AG405 Stainless Steel False Bottom, 12″ Diameter

Also: 12″ Stainless False bottom at MoreBeer | Igloo 10 Gallon Cooler


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Rubber Mini Keg Bung [used in some mash tun conversions]

Rubber Mini Keg Bung


From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Rubber mini keg bung
  • Reusable bung for a 5 liter Party keg
  • 2 piece design

Two piece reusable bung for a 5 liter party keg. The most common plug used in home brewing for 5 liter kegs.


This is primarily intended to be used with 5L mini kegs.  It’s also used in some cooler mash tun conversion projects.  See: How to Build a Mash Tun from the AHA

What are others saying?  Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “mash tun”

Rubber Mini Keg Bung


Also: Coleman 48 Quart Cooler | All Grain Tips & Gear


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Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

SIX x 12″ Stainless Steel False Bottoms

SS False Bottom (12 in. Diameter) - Pack of 6

SS False Bottom (12 in. Diameter) – Pack of 6


From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Stainless steel
  • Industry standard 3/32″ holes on 5/32″ centers
  • Made in china
  • 12 inch
  • For use in coolers, kettles, kegs, etc

SS False Bottom (12 in. Diameter) – Pack of 6


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MoreBeer’s Weldless Stainless Spigot for Kettles and Coolers – $27.99, Limited Supply

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MoreBeer’s Weldless Spigot designed for installation in both kettles and coolers.

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Do you have a kettle or cooler but would like the ease and convenience of using a ball valve to easily drain liquid? Are you a Do It Yourself Type person? At a fraction of the cost of having a spigot welded into your kettle you can drill a whole and install a weldless ball valve.

The problem with most weldless fittings is they are thrown together from assorted hardware. Common issues include leaking and lots of flex when you use the ball valve. These new weldless fittings feature are designed for brewing. There is no comparison to the weldless fittings of yesterday with their rock-solid feel and a solid leak free connection.

This unit is also unique in that it feature 1/2″ female threads on the inside. This allows you to thread in various other fittings that you can see below. Want to later make a mashtun… no problem just thread in our stainless screen. want to fully drain your boil kettle? No problem, just add our kettle maximizer! This allows for unlimited flexibility.

Weldless kit includes a 1/2″ Full Port ball valve and a 1/2″ barb. All fittings are made from 304 type stainless steel for a lifetime of corrosion free use. Full installation directions included. This product replaces our WL101. Manufactured by Fermentap.

You will need to drill a 1″ hole in your kettle for installation of this weldless spigot. We recommend a Step Drill Bit for this.

For cooler installation instructions, please see “Installing A Weldless Spigot In Your Cooler” under the documents tab.

 

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $27.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the DayShipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Weldless Spigot – Stainless WL301

Also: Hands on Review: Brew Hardware’s Cooler Mash Tun Conversion Kit

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1/2″ Stainless Stainless Weldless Bulkhead and Ball Valve

Home Brew Stuff SS-WV2 1/2" Stainless Steel Valve Weldless Bulkhead For Home Brew Kettle

Weldless bulkhead and ball valve


From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • 1/2″ Weldless bulkhead fitting fits 7/8″ kettle hole.
  • Stainless steel full port ball valve
  • 1/2″ Stainless hose barb
  • High temp silicone seals
  • Installation instructions

Use to add a ball valve to your kettle based boil kettle, mash tun or HLT.

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SIX x 12″ Stainless Steel False Bottoms

SS False Bottom (12 in. Diameter) - Pack of 6

SS False Bottom (12 in. Diameter) – Pack of 6


From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Stainless steel
  • Industry standard 3/32″ holes on 5/32″ centers
  • Made in china
  • 12 inch
  • For use in coolers, kettles, kegs, etc

SS False Bottom (12 in. Diameter) – Pack of 6



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Brew Hardware 10 Gallon Cooler to Mash Tun Conversion Kit – $68 + Hands on Review

cooler conversion kit

This Brew Hardware Mash Tun Conversion Kit includes everything you need to convert a 10 gallon Igloo or Home Depot Rubbermaid Cooler to a Mash Tun.  Note that it does not includes a cooler.

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • 12″ stainless steel domed false bottom with upgraded large ID connection elbow
  • One piece (Brew Hardware custom designed) machined bulkhead with interior barb
  • 2 piece stainless ball valve – can be upgraded to 3 piece
  • Required length of high temp silicone tubing
  • Does not include cooler or barb/camlock.  Barb and camlock fitting options are available under accessories on the right side of the screen.

What makes our kit different than the competition? Ugh, now we have to brag just a little. The bulkhead we include in this kit is custom machined out of hex bar stock to our exact specifications making it extremely simple to install and leak free from day one. It’s not a bunch of off the shelf parts made with half a roll of teflon tape. We also use a high flow elbow connector at the false bottom which also features a custom made smooth bore retainer. Long story short, we’ve held off on offering cooler false bottom kits for a long time until we had all the high end components described here.


 

Options are available both for an Igloo 10 gallon cooler and for Home Depot’s 10 gallon cooler.   A complete converted option is also available.  That includes the cooler along with your choice of connection fittings.  In my experience it’s cheaper to grab the conversion kit from Brew Hardware and source the cooler separately.  See some links to compatible coolers below.

This is the conversion kit I use and it’s… awesome.   tn_img_0322-300x225Check out my Hands on Review.

  • Pricing and, especially, availability can vary.  Check Brew Hardware for current, description, price and availability.

COOLER TO MASH TUN CONVERSION KIT

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

Related:

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TRUE Weldless Bulkheads from Brew Hardware!

TrueBulkheadBarb-2T

True Weldless bulkheads are available in a number of configurations for varied applications.  The 5/8″ Barb version is included in their Cooler Conversion Kit.  I’ve used that extensively



If you’ve dealt with other weldless kits and bulkheads you’ll know that typically a certain finesse is required when installing.  They can be a bit of a pain to to get working correctly and can require some adjustments over time to keep leaks under control.  Depending on the design “just tight enough” is really close to “too tight, your o-ring just popped out”.  True Weldless bulkheads – at least the style I have – are well thought out, well built and you can actually tighten them down.

A real issue with these and a lot of other stuff that Brew Hardware carries is availability.  They seem to struggle.  Along with that offerings can change quickly.

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Krome Dispense 12″ Stainless Steel False Bottom

Krome Dispense C381 Stainless Steel False Bottom, 12"

Krome Dispense C381 Stainless Steel False Bottom, 12″


From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • 12″ False Bottom
  • Converts your brew pot into a mash tun
  • Material: Stainless Steel 304

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MoreBeer’s Weldless Stainless Spigot for Kettles and Coolers – $27.99, Limited Supply

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MoreBeer’s Weldless Spigot designed for installation in both kettles and coolers.

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Do you have a kettle or cooler but would like the ease and convenience of using a ball valve to easily drain liquid? Are you a Do It Yourself Type person? At a fraction of the cost of having a spigot welded into your kettle you can drill a whole and install a weldless ball valve.

The problem with most weldless fittings is they are thrown together from assorted hardware. Common issues include leaking and lots of flex when you use the ball valve. These new weldless fittings feature are designed for brewing. There is no comparison to the weldless fittings of yesterday with their rock-solid feel and a solid leak free connection.

This unit is also unique in that it feature 1/2″ female threads on the inside. This allows you to thread in various other fittings that you can see below. Want to later make a mashtun… no problem just thread in our stainless screen. want to fully drain your boil kettle? No problem, just add our kettle maximizer! This allows for unlimited flexibility.

Weldless kit includes a 1/2″ Full Port ball valve and a 1/2″ barb. All fittings are made from 304 type stainless steel for a lifetime of corrosion free use. Full installation directions included. This product replaces our WL101. Manufactured by Fermentap.

You will need to drill a 1″ hole in your kettle for installation of this weldless spigot. We recommend a Step Drill Bit for this.

For cooler installation instructions, please see “Installing A Weldless Spigot In Your Cooler” under the documents tab.

 

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $27.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the DayShipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Weldless Spigot – Stainless WL301

Also: Hands on Review: Brew Hardware’s Cooler Mash Tun Conversion Kit

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9″ Stainless Steel False Bottom

Eagle Brewing AG403 Stainless Steel False Bottom, 9" Diameter

Eagle Brewing AG403 Stainless Steel False Bottom by Eagle.  9″ diameter.  Stainless construction.  3/32 perforated holes on 5/32 centers.  3/8″ barb fitting.

Update: Since this post was published the price, availability or promotion has changed.  Check the product page for current description, price and availability.  Also: Today’s Deals on Amazon

Eagle Brewing AG403 Stainless Steel False Bottom, 9″ Diameter

Also: 12″ Stainless False bottom at MoreBeer | Igloo 10 Gallon Cooler


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1/2″ Stainless Thermowell – $19.99

1/2'' SS Weldless Thermowell

1/2” SS Weldless Thermowell via Adventures in Homebrewing.  About, from AIH: “This thermowell allows for protection of your thermometer probe within your kettle while still allowing an accurate temperature read. Will Work with Thermometers up to 6″ in length. For the most accurate reading, we recommend using a thermal grease inside the thermowell to fill the space between the thermometer and the inner walls of the thermowell.”

As this posting AIH has this for $19.99.  Check product page for current price and availability.

1/2” SS Weldless Thermowell

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