I'm trying to move from brewing with friends at their apartments to brewing in my own. I borrowed a buddy's 8g aluminum (it's cheap) pot to see if I could get a 6g boil on my stovetop. The stove is gas and has always been great for cooking, but we're in a rental so it's a standard mid-low quality stove. 6 gallons in the pot got to 205*F uncovered, and boiled (barely) covered. So I tried 4 gallons. Pretty much the same thing - 205ish, but boils when covered.
Do I have any options for getting either of these amounts to boil on my stove? Could it be the cheap aluminum pot - meaning should I buy a better one? If so, what's the best? Other ideas?
I wish I could go the turkey fryer route, but we're in NYC and don't have any outdoor space and I'd like to avoid explaining to the cops why I'm making a 6 gallon batch of oatmeal on the sidewalk.
Do I have any options for getting either of these amounts to boil on my stove? Could it be the cheap aluminum pot - meaning should I buy a better one? If so, what's the best? Other ideas?
I wish I could go the turkey fryer route, but we're in NYC and don't have any outdoor space and I'd like to avoid explaining to the cops why I'm making a 6 gallon batch of oatmeal on the sidewalk.