If you only had $100 for new toys

[beer_bear]

While I'm all for the kegging thing, I still have to consider the expense. I only have about $120 for right now. I almost don't want to save it, but I will if I have no other options. I could pony up the diff for a cobra tap system and get the rest of it later, but I would rather get it all at once.

[numsquat]

Given the budget I would go with a digital temperature control if you have a fridge/freezer setup, a refractometer is not. Either help with making better beer, better bang for your $100.

[BrewPilot]

I need a float switch. I'm tired of turning my pump on and off every 30 seconds. Seems to me though, that every $100 spent requires $100 more stuff to make it "perfect" which requires $100 more...

[bub]

such is brewing.... thanks for giving me ideas on how to waste my bonus check.
bub

[Levi]

When I read the choices for this poll I read it as the following:

A) Do I want to make better beer?
B) Do I want to spend less time making beer?
C) Do I want to spend less time making beer?
D) Do I want to spend less time making beer?

I want to make better beer. Good luck with whatever you end up getting.

Levi

[JMUBrew]

When I read the choices for this poll I read it as the following:

A) Do I want to make better beer?
B) Do I want to spend less time making beer?
C) Do I want to spend less time making beer?
D) Do I want to spend less time making beer?

I want to make better beer. Good luck with whatever you end up getting.

Levi

I have to disagree only on one point...3 (or C)...proper and quick chilling can really help to make better beer. (Stopping DMS production, ready for yeast sooner, etc...)

Other than that, I agree on A,B and D.

Cheers!

[J.Brew]

I'd definitely say start making the move to kegging. After having it as an option I couldn't liove without it. Besides where you gonna get a kettle large enough for a ten gallon batch for under $100. Refractometer strong second..got one for my birthday and it rocks! Anything that helps me control my brew is invaluable. Third is a super chilling system.

[bub]

As far as a kettle for under 100... If you are not afraid of aluminum (you shouldn't be) check out your local Latino market, ours has "tamale" pots 20g for less than 60 bux
BUB