I've done lots of looking around on the web at boiling pots but just wanted a little input from experienced brewers before I make a purchase. The findings so far have me anywhere from $110 up to $180 and more for pots from 40 to 60 qt. This price does not bother me so much but I don't want to pay for more of a pot than I need for the hobby.
I don't really see myself doing more than 5 gal. batches since I like variety therefore smaller, more frequent brews. I am currently doing up to 3.5 gal. boils in a 22 qt. pot but would like to boil the whole batch (so up to 6 gal.) without fear of a boilover.
The pot I have is a tripple bottom, very solid pot and I really like that. I would think it would keep from scorching any ingredients which may make it to the bottom. I boil on a gas burner from a turkey fryer (as it seems most use) so there is plenty of heat potential.
So far I have siphoned the cooled wort out of my boil pot and have had no problem with this method so I don't think I will use a drain valve. I also don't really see a need for a side penetration for a thermometer. A side thermometer may also make it more difficult to put my submersible cooler in the pot since they stick in quite far.
Any recommendations on the size of pot that would be ideal for this or the brands that would be good and heavy duty? Also, I intend on going full grain soon (the reason for this purchase) so if I am missing something (like a reason that I may eventually need a drain valve etc...) please give me your input
Thanks so much
I don't really see myself doing more than 5 gal. batches since I like variety therefore smaller, more frequent brews. I am currently doing up to 3.5 gal. boils in a 22 qt. pot but would like to boil the whole batch (so up to 6 gal.) without fear of a boilover.
The pot I have is a tripple bottom, very solid pot and I really like that. I would think it would keep from scorching any ingredients which may make it to the bottom. I boil on a gas burner from a turkey fryer (as it seems most use) so there is plenty of heat potential.
So far I have siphoned the cooled wort out of my boil pot and have had no problem with this method so I don't think I will use a drain valve. I also don't really see a need for a side penetration for a thermometer. A side thermometer may also make it more difficult to put my submersible cooler in the pot since they stick in quite far.
Any recommendations on the size of pot that would be ideal for this or the brands that would be good and heavy duty? Also, I intend on going full grain soon (the reason for this purchase) so if I am missing something (like a reason that I may eventually need a drain valve etc...) please give me your input
Thanks so much