Hey guys I've learned alot from this forum over the last few months and have been wanting to get into brewing for a while. But since Im a broke college kit I have been waiting to find a good bargain. Well, Midwest's "Living Social" (same as Groupon deal I believe) deal is live again so I think I am finally gonna get into brewing.
Now I just had a few questions for you more experienced guys.
I am looking to do 5 gallon batches and was originally planning on buying a 16-20 qt for partial boils and was looking at these stainless kettles: http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Quart-Stainless-Steel-Remedy-Essentials-Stock-Pot-by-Heuck-36010-/370703582486?pt=Cookware&hash=item564fa7c516
AND
http://www.amazon.com/Imusa-Stainless-Steel-Stock-Quart/dp/B0018EAMKA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
However, after looking around here I was debating whether or not I should get a larger kettle in case I want to do full boils. So now my question is, what is a good starter kettle (32-40 qt) for someone on a budget. Im looking for something cheap, but not so cheap that it will completely suck and I will want to replace it immediately. If I could get by with a cheap one for even just 1-2 years I will be happy. Here is the one I was looking at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CHKL68/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=hombrefin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001CHKL68
It is aluminum, however it is pretty cheap and is more than big enough.
Another concern I have is that I have an open-flame propane stove in my kitchen. Do you guys recommend me using my kitchen stove to brew and just buying a kettle, or should I buy a turkey fryer + kettle set for brewing outside? Aside from making it easier to deal with potential boil overs, what other benefits come from outdoor brewing? (FYI I live alone)
I found these two: http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-30Quart-Propane-Turkey-Fryer/product/1112030501001/
AND
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202038907/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=turkey+fryer&storeId=10051#more_info
Neither look like it will be a very high quality kettle, but the fryers look good and Im hoping that either kettle can at least last me a year or two. Then I just need to make sure if/when I upgrade the kettle that I can still use it with this fryer.
What do you guys think/recommend. Another option is to just go to my local walmart/kmart/etc. and get the cheapest pot I can find for around $15-20, but I feel that I may regret that decision. Any help or opinions are appreciated
Now I just had a few questions for you more experienced guys.
I am looking to do 5 gallon batches and was originally planning on buying a 16-20 qt for partial boils and was looking at these stainless kettles: http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Quart-Stainless-Steel-Remedy-Essentials-Stock-Pot-by-Heuck-36010-/370703582486?pt=Cookware&hash=item564fa7c516
AND
http://www.amazon.com/Imusa-Stainless-Steel-Stock-Quart/dp/B0018EAMKA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
However, after looking around here I was debating whether or not I should get a larger kettle in case I want to do full boils. So now my question is, what is a good starter kettle (32-40 qt) for someone on a budget. Im looking for something cheap, but not so cheap that it will completely suck and I will want to replace it immediately. If I could get by with a cheap one for even just 1-2 years I will be happy. Here is the one I was looking at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CHKL68/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=hombrefin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001CHKL68
It is aluminum, however it is pretty cheap and is more than big enough.
Another concern I have is that I have an open-flame propane stove in my kitchen. Do you guys recommend me using my kitchen stove to brew and just buying a kettle, or should I buy a turkey fryer + kettle set for brewing outside? Aside from making it easier to deal with potential boil overs, what other benefits come from outdoor brewing? (FYI I live alone)
I found these two: http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-30Quart-Propane-Turkey-Fryer/product/1112030501001/
AND
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202038907/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=turkey+fryer&storeId=10051#more_info
Neither look like it will be a very high quality kettle, but the fryers look good and Im hoping that either kettle can at least last me a year or two. Then I just need to make sure if/when I upgrade the kettle that I can still use it with this fryer.
What do you guys think/recommend. Another option is to just go to my local walmart/kmart/etc. and get the cheapest pot I can find for around $15-20, but I feel that I may regret that decision. Any help or opinions are appreciated