I'm looking to finally get a turkey fryer so I can do all-grain batches larger than 2 gallons on my stove.
I'd like to get a pot somewhere from 32-40 quarts - good size you think? I'd like to do batches somewhere between 6-8 gallons and think a 40qt pot would offer enough headroom to prevent boil overs for an 8 gallon batch...
Also, is Bayou Classic the company to go with? I did a quick search and most of the threads I found were in regards to Bayou.
And lastly, is it feasible to plan to spend about $100 on a 32-40 qt pot and decent propane heater?
Thanks in advance everyone!
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I paid around $50 for mine- a turkey fryer set up with a decent burner and a 32 QT pot. The pot is a bit small, since I like to start with 6.5 gallons and boil down to 5.5, but if I'm very careful I don't get any boilovers. If you're planning on anything bigger than a 5 gallon batch, the 32 quart pot would be too small. A 40 quart pot might be fine for slightly bigger batches.
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I'm using a 34 qt, and I'm of the opinion its borderline for 5g batches. If I was going to spend the cash again, I'd buy a 60/80qt one. That way you never have to buy a pot again.
I bought a 20qt one when I started in december, bought the 34 quart in june, and may replace it with something bigger in the next couple of months.
As far as a step up from indoor stovetop brewing, my turkey fryer with ~7G pot was worth every penny. Sure, it might not be able to make the jump to 10G, but it was $55 . I'm out on the patio, and packing 5G of beer into bottles when everything is all done. Brewing has improved greatly for me with it
Seems decent enough, and there are actually some reviews from homebrewers.
I did more thinking and I'd like to start kegging in the next few months, too. So I figured I wouldn't necessarily need batches larger than 5 gallons to start kegging, so a 30qt pot should be adequate.
Good decision?
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Primary - empty :(
Secondary - rogue dead guy clone
Bottle - irish stout, chocolate extra stout, nut brown ale, american wheat
Seems decent enough, and there are actually some reviews from homebrewers.
I did more thinking and I'd like to start kegging in the next few months, too. So I figured I wouldn't necessarily need batches larger than 5 gallons to start kegging, so a 30qt pot should be adequate.
Good decision?
What I don't like about the burner is that top lip that extends above the kettle. You would probably have to make some modifications if you wanted to use a larger pot.
For what it's worth, the 3 turkey fryers I have I paid less than 30$ each at a store. I think they were on clearance... they included a 32qt alum pot and stand. Well worth it.
What I don't like about the burner is that top lip that extends above the kettle. You would probably have to make some modifications if you wanted to use a larger pot.
For what it's worth, the 3 turkey fryers I have I paid less than 30$ each at a store. I think they were on clearance... they included a 32qt alum pot and stand. Well worth it.
I have that same unit and it also takes my 60-gal aluminum pot just fine. It rests on the circular band. When full of water, it is not going anywhere.
When I moved from stovetop to outside I started with two turkey fryers purchased new outside of turkey frying season for $10 each. They included 30qt (7.5 gallon) aluminum pots. I recently received a birthday gift of a 60qt aluminum pot from Sam's Club that retails for $45.88 before shipping.
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