8.45GAL Kettle for 6GAL batch?

[kontrol]

I make 6GAL (23L) batches. I'm about to buy a 8.45GAL(32L) SS kettle (2 holes, 1 for probe, 1 valve) for 32$ (about 50$ with the probe and valve).

Would that be enough for the batch I make? Any Pros and cons?

 

[KepowOb]

I use a 9 gallon kettle. I start with around 6.5-6.75 gallons... if you are starting with more than 7, you'd have to keep a very close eye out for a boil over when you start your boil, but apart from that I think it should work fine.

 

[LovesIPA]

Not big enough.

I use an 8 gallon kettle and I make 5 gallon batches. It's barely big enough and I can only do a 60 minute boil.

 

[JimRausch]

Wow, that's a great price.
I have a 7G BK, and I usually fill it to the 6.5 G mark, so I can have 5.25G in my fermenter. You do have to keep a close eye on the initial boil for the hotbreak, but in 5 batches with it, I haven't had a boilover. Used FermcapS in it for the 1st time this past weekend. Stuff does work!

 

[jflongo]

YES, you can use it, just be careful. I have done TONS of 60 minute boils with my 7.5 gallon, you just have to be very careful with the hot break and 1st hop addition.

 

[kontrol]

Thank for the help guys. I think I'll finally buy a 13.75GAL kettle since the price difference won't be so different because of all the other parts (valve, prob etc). This way I'll be ready for 10GAL batches whenever I want

 

[LovesIPA]

That's what I wish I'd done.

 

[jflongo]

Thank for the help guys. I think I'll finally buy a 13.75GAL kettle since the price difference won't be so different because of all the other parts (valve, prob etc). This way I'll be ready for 10GAL batches whenever I want

You could also buy a Keggle

Not sure you want to be boiling around 12+ gallons in that kettle.