StarCityBrewMaster
Well-Known Member
Obviously you need one but I can't figure out why one is much better than the other. I do understand top of the line pots are constructed better to distribute heat more evenly but for beginners looking to get the best package for the lowest cost it's hard to decide why one is better than the other.
Two examples:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/stainless-steel-kettle-with-handles-and-lid-7-5-gallon.html
http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?cPath=178_33_463&products_id=2319
On Austin's website they come right out and say "This is an economy pot so the sides and bottom are thin so you need to turn off the heat and stir well when adding sugars to the boil." How serious of a problem is this?
I can pay $30 more through Midwest but does that guarantee me a better pot?
I hope once I have everything it's not this hard making decisions on what to brew and how to brew it!!!! At least at that point I'll be doing something and not thinking about doing something.
Two examples:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/stainless-steel-kettle-with-handles-and-lid-7-5-gallon.html
http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?cPath=178_33_463&products_id=2319
On Austin's website they come right out and say "This is an economy pot so the sides and bottom are thin so you need to turn off the heat and stir well when adding sugars to the boil." How serious of a problem is this?
I can pay $30 more through Midwest but does that guarantee me a better pot?
I hope once I have everything it's not this hard making decisions on what to brew and how to brew it!!!! At least at that point I'll be doing something and not thinking about doing something.