I initially thought this would be a neat and potentially convenient feature, though my experience so far has left me feeling like it may not be totally necessary, at least for my purposes. Also included is a simple LCD digital thermometer with a probe that easily slides into the thermowell, the unit held in place by a silicone cover. The InfuSsion comes standard with a stainless thermowell that juts out about 4.5 in/120 mm into the mash tun. What’s better is how surprisingly accurate they are, lining up perfectly with my calibrated measuring bucket as well as the volume etchings on my Ss Brewtech Brew kettle. Volume EtchingsĪ feature of convenience, the etched volume markers on the inside of the InfuSsion mash tun make transferring the proper liquor volumes a piece of cake! Pretty nice for those of us with a penchant for precision. ![]() However, out of the 8 mashes I’ve put through the InfuSsion so far, the greatest loss was only 0.9☏/0.5☌ on a 5 gallon no sparge batch, while I only lost 0.4☏/0.2☌ on a recent 10 gallon no sparge batch. Given the similarities in insulation thickness between my converted cooler MLT and the InfuSsion, I assumed heat loss throughout the mash would be comparable, between 2-4☏/1-2☌ over the course of an hour. Whereas other stainless mash tuns generally require externally applied insulation or the use of a heating element to maintain precise mash temperatures, the insulated InfuSsion promises to eliminate the need for either. ![]() It’s what lies between the double-walled stainless that really makes the InfuSsion so unique– a thick layer of foam insulation. The stainless also looks just a little nicer than my beat up cooler MLT. ![]() Those concerned about leeching chemicals from plastic (I’ve never been) have nothing to worry about, as it’s a non-issue with the stainless steel. While stainless certainly makes the InfuSsion comparably heavier than an ice chest (~70 lbs/32 kg), the upside is that it will stand the test of time. The InfuSsion mash tun is made from double-walled 304 stainless steel making it not only durable but very easy to clean. “Ss” is in their name and they do it well. The opinions expressed in the article are solely those of the author and a concerted effort was made to approach the review from an unbiased perspective. To be clear: The product reviewed for this article was provided by the manufacturer in exchange for an honest review no other compensation was provided. As always, I reiterated our philosophy on product reviews, particularly that it would be approached from as impartial and honest a perspective as possible. ![]() Considering the numerous requests I’ve received from readers asking if/when they’d see a review of this product on Brülosophy, I hesitated only briefly when Ss Brewtech offered to send me a couple in exchange for an honest review. While I’m usually wont to look past the bling and settle instead on gear that gets the job done for less, I’ve been curious about the utility of Ss Brewtech’s relatively new InfuSsion insulated stainless steel mash tun for awhile. However, there are times certain upgrades, costly as they may be, serve to improve one’s experience. Besides a few hinge replacements, regular disassembly for cleaning, and some warping and staining of the plastic, these MLTs have worked great and I’ve little doubt they’d continue to work for years given a little TLC. It didn’t hold temps very well and it was a tad small for batches larger than 5 gallons, so after a few months, I upgraded to a couple 70 quart coolers with better insulation. I built my first mash tun for all grain brewing over 7 years ago out of an old 52 quart cooler that’d previously been used to ice Miller Lite while camping. Mosaic Of Change IPA by House Of Pendragon.
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