One of my favorite things about brewing is that you can always improve your set-up. I've been thinking about logistics for this project lately; trying to find the best containers to ferment in, figure out how to minimize the number of trips to the brew store, and scale down the recipes.
To do this I think I need to buy several small items:
1. A kitchen scale. To measure the small quantities of hops and grains required for these small batches.
Scale: http://www.amazon.com/Quality-Kitchen-Helper-Digital-Postal/dp/B005HZWB3W/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp
2. A mill. I don't want the grain to sit around after I mill it in a store before I use it, and again, I don't want to have to go to the homebrew store every week just to crush grain. I have seen some nice drill-powered options on-line (over $100), but I think a hand crank mill is adequate for the amount of grain I'lll be using. I'm planning on buying grain, storing it in tupperware until I need it, and then measuring it out.
http://www.amazon.com/Large-Hopper-Wheat-Grain-Grinder/dp/B004BUVPAE/ref=pd_sbs_k_10
3. Fermentation supplies. Primary fermentation will be done in a 2 gallon bucket (see link below) and then transfered to 1 gallon glass jugs for secondary fermentation / aging.
Bucket: http://www.amazon.com/Gallon-Plastic-Fermenter-drilled-lid/dp/B0064O8WWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374166559&sr=8-1&keywords=2+gallon+brew+bucket
Glass jugs: http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-18034/Jars-Jugs-and-Bottles/1-Gallon-Glass-Jugs
Planning on starting with the lambic and the mead first. Next step. Recipe planning.
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