Coolhand78
Well-Known Member
Hi guys,
I'm a somewhat newbie extract brewer looking to upgrade to stovetop brew-in-a-bag. I don't see my self moving beyond stovetop anytime soon, but I guess never say never. My gas stove has a "power burner" and should be able to do pretty well for most brews.
My biggest limitation is the dimensions on my kettle must be no more than 14"x14". This means the kettle can't be any larger than 8.5 or 9 gallons.
Here are the three kettles I'm considering:
1) http://www.williamsbrewing.com/BREWERS-EDGE-32-QUART-BREWKETTLE-P2365C50.aspx
This is the cheaper option. Thinner stainless steel, weld-less ball valve. Is welded better?
2) http://morebeer.com/products/85-gallon-stainless-brew-kettle.html
3) http://www.homebrewing.org/2-Weld-9-Gallon-Stainless-Steel-Brew-Pot-_p_1684.html#
The last two links seem to be pretty similar, but the MoreBrew is $10 more (not on sale), larger dimensions (but listed as 8.5 gallon), and it doesn't list the gauge of the material. With both of these, the ball valve is not included, and I wouldn't get a thermometer (yet?), and would fit a 1/2" plug in upper welded coupling. Reason for not getting a thermometer is I am limited to ice baths for chilling (long story), and I fear a thermometer could be damaged by being submerged.
What are your thoughts? Does anyone have any experience with any of these kettles or the products from either company?
Thanks for your input!!!
I'm a somewhat newbie extract brewer looking to upgrade to stovetop brew-in-a-bag. I don't see my self moving beyond stovetop anytime soon, but I guess never say never. My gas stove has a "power burner" and should be able to do pretty well for most brews.
My biggest limitation is the dimensions on my kettle must be no more than 14"x14". This means the kettle can't be any larger than 8.5 or 9 gallons.
Here are the three kettles I'm considering:
1) http://www.williamsbrewing.com/BREWERS-EDGE-32-QUART-BREWKETTLE-P2365C50.aspx
This is the cheaper option. Thinner stainless steel, weld-less ball valve. Is welded better?
2) http://morebeer.com/products/85-gallon-stainless-brew-kettle.html
3) http://www.homebrewing.org/2-Weld-9-Gallon-Stainless-Steel-Brew-Pot-_p_1684.html#
The last two links seem to be pretty similar, but the MoreBrew is $10 more (not on sale), larger dimensions (but listed as 8.5 gallon), and it doesn't list the gauge of the material. With both of these, the ball valve is not included, and I wouldn't get a thermometer (yet?), and would fit a 1/2" plug in upper welded coupling. Reason for not getting a thermometer is I am limited to ice baths for chilling (long story), and I fear a thermometer could be damaged by being submerged.
What are your thoughts? Does anyone have any experience with any of these kettles or the products from either company?
Thanks for your input!!!