Finally got my AG gear together and will attempt my first AG tomorrow.
I have given all the gear and processes a test using water and all seems to be running well.
I am using a 55ltr Willow esky Mash Tun with BeerBelly Falsie (tests show only losing about .5 degrees c with the use of triple layered camping foam, bottom layer covered in foil)
And a converted keg for the boil and an Italian spiral burner with medium pressure adjustable regulator.
Got the ingredients and will be doing Dr Smurto's Golden Ale as it seems reasonably idiot proof. (essential for me)
I have frozen eight 2ltr bottles of water and might buy some ice to put in the laundry sink and try and chill the wort quicker. (thinking straight into the fermenter then straight into the ice bath).
How long should this method take to cool the wort?
Any last minute advice/words of wisdom for a novice Ag'er?
Thanks in advance and fingers crossed that I don't F@#K it up!