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RawDog · Mar 23, 2008

Hey guys my wife is getting on my case about me brewing in the house since we had a baby 7 months ago. I'm looking into brewing my wort outside to avoid any more problems. I'm thinking about buying this outdoor stovetop. Please advise me on your opinions.

Thanks,

Matt :mug:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=152218-82210-05101194&lpage=none

Right now I'm brewing and even though I love the smell my family doesnt

Bernie Brewer · Mar 23, 2008

109 dollars for 21k BTUs?? Nah, for that kind of money you can get a turkey fryer, complete with a 7-8 gallon boiling pot. It will get you boiling a lot faster, and if you ever decide to go AG, you're already on your way.

RawDog · Mar 24, 2008

Any recommendations I don't mind spending money for quality. I've always used the stove but things need to move outdoors haha.

Also, how long will a standard propane tank last?

Thanks for your help.

RawDog · Mar 24, 2008

How about something like this?

http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/3066a_turkey_fryer_kit.htm

I have been doing some research and some threads suggest changing the regulator?

Surly · Mar 24, 2008

BrewCaster said:
How about something like this?

http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/3066a_turkey_fryer_kit.htm

I have been doing some research and some threads suggest changing the regulator?

Something like that yes. You can find them for $40 or so and at times even cheaper. My 20 gal propane will last me at least four brew sessions.

Liquidicem · Mar 24, 2008

I would highly recommend the Banjo Cooker if you already have a pot. I love mine!

nuclearguy · Mar 24, 2008

I've got a bayou classic, works great. I am usually at a rolling boil in approx. 10min with a 3.5 gal boil and about 17-20 for a full 5 gallons. And that is outside during a MI winter!

RegionalChaos · Mar 25, 2008

Thanks for the info ng, I've been wondering about boil times with that.

Blender · Mar 25, 2008

Gammon N Beer said:
Something like that yes. You can find them for $40 or so and at times even cheaper. My 20 gal propane will last me at least four brew sessions.

I get 4-5 brews out of a 5 gallon tank. What is the volume you're boiling?

sigmund · Mar 25, 2008

I've got the Bayou Classic also and the wife loves me for it. She was not as keen on the indoor odors as I was. I'm not sure why you'd need to change the regulator, mine seems to function very nicely.

Nyxator · Mar 25, 2008

I thought I would pipe in since I actually own that unit you posted. I was wandering around Lowe's and found it on clearance. It really just doesn't have the BTUs to do the job. You can get a nice boil on about 6.5 gallons, but any higher than that and it just isn't enough. On the upside, you won't have to replace your propane tanks very often.

raceskier · Mar 25, 2008

OK, I'll chime in here. I use this one: http://www.bayouclassicfryers.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4151
Add a 20 psi regulator and it's good for 175KBTU. It's also tall enough to drain to a fermentor, without having to lug the hot kettle around.

RawDog · Mar 25, 2008

Thanks for the replies fellas I appreciate it. I'm looking forward too my first outdoor brew. :tank:

I'm going to go with the burner raceskier posted

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