saw a few things in a garage sale recently that made say hmmm.
has anybody used one of the old big percolator coffee pots for brewing (beer)? i was thinking for heating mash, possibly boiling, etc for small batches.
thought about using the old fashioned electric roasters as well.
or old stainless steel sinks for open ferment?
i may have to experiment and get back to ya
How about a washing machine mash tun? And when you need to lauder, you just hit the spin cycle. 
Not quite what you were asking, but I thought this is pretty neat: http://allaboutbeer.com/features/235coffee.html
I really like the washing machine idea, too.
edit: Apparently that no longer exists. Bummer. Here’s something similar but not quite as thorough: http://www.menshealthliving.com/learn/Brew-Your-Own-Beer-in-5-Days.php
CRAP, GOT RID OF OLD WASHER A FEW YEARS AGO, NICE STAINLESS TUB. ACTUALLY THOUGHT OF CUTTING IT LENGTHWISE AND TURNING IT INTO A GRILL, OR THE OTHERWAY AND A FIRE PIT
ALSO WAITING FOR A NEIGHBOR TO TOSS A DISWASHER SO I CAN TURN THE RACKS IN TO A BOTTLE HOLDER. THOUGH I AM GOING TO STOP BOTTLING.
I’ve always thought this, too. I might try it also.
I’ve always thought this, too. I might try it also.
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let me know if you go for it. weekend garage sales are here so i am going to look for another opportunity
Mash in the toilet, flush to sparge?
I have had all of these ideas too.
What’s that saying “great minds think alike”
my wife has wanted me to remodel bathroom. put the old toilet up on the work bench, water supply line. kettle below…