Finding large brewing pots

I have been searching on the internet for large brewing kettles and find almost nothing. I would like to know if there are 50 to 60 gallon stainless brewpots available? For me this would be an ideal size. I found 55 gallon stainless barrels but they have rolled seams and I want a sanitary kettle. Any ideas?

What kind of burner do you have?

Soulive21 said:

What kind of burner do you have?

Click to expand...

I have 2 ea 200,000 btu burners for natural gas.

WBC said:

I have 2 ea 200,000 btu burners for natural gas.

Click to expand...

Nice :rockin:

why the concern about the rolled seams? As long as your fermentation is sanitary, previous to that is not a huge concern

The pot and it's ingredients will most likely be boiled and those temps will kill the bad stuff.

Bellybuster said:

why the concern about the rolled seams? As long as your fermentation is sanitary, previous to that is not a huge concern

Click to expand...

I agree... You boil it for an hour or more so no need.

I'm with the other guys. Sanitation is not necessary till after the boil is finished. 212F for an hour will kill anything that could cause a problem.

pretty much every big kettle i've seen in that size was originally a 55 gallon SS drum

support it well and it'd work like a dream

instawares.com is the place to go. Try a search for Update International.

I could be wrong, but I thought that MoreBeer used to have larger pots than what they are currently stocking. You might try contacting them to find out where they were sourcing those from.

Thanks guys, I just wanted to do it right and I thought. . . . "No self respecting commercial brewery would use a 55 gallon barrel just because of cleaning or laws".

If this is for commercial brewing, then everything changes, and you will likely have to get commercial grade equipment. I thought you just wanted to make big brews for you and your buddies.

shafferpilot said:

If this is for commercial brewing, then everything changes, and you will likely have to get commercial grade equipment. I thought you just wanted to make big brews for you and your buddies.

Click to expand...

That's it for sure as it runs out too fast.

yeah, 55 gallons sounds like a lot until you have a BIG party, then it quickly becomes just enough.

WBC said:

I have 2 ea 200,000 btu burners for natural gas.

Click to expand...

Where did you get the burners? I am interested in setting up a NG burner system.

BTW, I've got a 40gallon Aluminum stockpot that I only paid $110 w/shipping. It is thick enough that even though its alum, its very durable.

How much are the ss barrels and where can they be found?