Ss BrewTech vs Chapman Mash Tun #allgrain #homebrewing

See how well the Ss BrewTech InfuSsion and the Champman Thermobarrel Mash Tun held Mash temperatures during my recent backyard Brewday. I'll compare the build quality, features, and how well each Mash Tun held temperatures during a 60 minute mash.

While I compared the Mash Tuns, I brewed an American IPA using on my gas system at my friend Matt’s backyard brewery.

Original Gravity: 1.065
Final Gravity: 1.008 – 1.014
Alcohol by Volume: 6.5%

Bitterness: 49.4 IBU
Color (SRM): 6.8
Grain Bill

Pale Malt – 10 lbs (80.0%)
Munich – 1 lb (8.0%)
Vienna – 1 lb (8.0%)
Caramel/Crystal 40L – 8 oz (4.0%)
Hops

Bittering
1.00 oz of Simcoe at 60 minutes (40.9 IBU)

Flavor/Aroma
1.00 oz of Cascade at 15 minutes (8.6 IBU)

Whirlpool
1.00 oz of Cascade

Dry Hops
1.00 oz Cascade

Yeast
London Ale III – 1318 (Wyeast)

Cheers!

[andotech]

Great review! I'm all in on the Ss BrewTech InfuSsion largely for the center drain but the Chapman looks solid, too. It's super helpful to see your side-by-side comparison.

[jacksw]

I have the chapman 15 gallon, it's about 6 years old and I had to put a recirculation port at the top myself, so that's an improvement for that tun with your newer model. I love mine, prior to owning it I went through a couple different cooler tuns as they would warp after a time, and not seal the best. I don't see ever having to replace the chapman, that's one big benefit of these stainless tuns. Maybe not necessary, but depending on your disposable income, well worth having IMO.

[tedcollins]

I love my Chapman! I do not brew as much as I would like, so for the price, the chapman was the best deal.

[curtpick]

I don't know. My cooler mash tun does the job. Those are pretty, both in looks, and pricey. Good review of each.

[januszkszczotek]

I own this newer version of the SS Brewtech 10gal Mash Tun. It's very well build and heavy, but somewhat overpriced in my opinion. Luckily I got it in a clearance sale with a discount (but still slightly overpriced). The very tight mash screen is nice, but the pattern of round holes may clog your mash. For this price I would have expected a lasercut filter.

Previously I owned something similar to your Chapman. I must say they are more than sufficient. I also can confirm, that the SS Tun has a slightly higher temperature loss.

[pinky]

All that work and fancy equipment and no pressure or closed transfer of the final product?

[johno]

Nice review, stumbled across your channel while lazily searching brewing stuff on a rainy Sunday night. Normally I don't comment but thought your solid effort was worth a mention. Cheers!