I need pot.... Suggestions :)

[Bulldog21]

I am getting ready to do my second boil and I have concerns regarding my brew pot. My first batch didn't turn out great and while I cannot prove it I think my deep fryer/crab steamer pot probably did not help.

So, help with suggestions:

Use my All-Clad everyday, heavy duty stainless pot that I have used for soups, sauces and stews?

Or

Buy a $20-$30 aluminum pot from Walmart?

I have read that a stainless pot is best for professional brewers, of which I am not so if aluminum is sacrilege please say something. If it will do for a rookie brewer that can upgrade later lease instill some confidence with that selection.

Thanks!

 

[Clann]

I brew in aluminum all the time. no problemo

 

[Bulldog21]

I brew in aluminum all the time. no problemo

Cool - thanks for the response!

 

[jtmwhyte]

I just picked this one up:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/WINCO-ALST-5...&otn=4&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=6843479901530224696

Pretty good deal IMO since the best I could do locally was 75+tax for a 35qt.

 

[pvtschultz]

I have used the Walmart 32 qt tamale steamer pot for dozens of brews and like it overall. You must remember that it was not designed to be lifted with 5+ gallons of liquid though, the handle rivets will begin to bend the side of the pot. I'm actually using it tonight to do a stepped mash by infusion with my new eKeggle pulling water heating duty.

 

[Naptown]

32 qt alum, no problems!

 

[Bulldog21]

Awesome - thanks guys! Apricot Blonde here I come!

 

[emccarthy25]

Unrelated, but when I read the topic my first thought was 'i might know a guy who knows a guy...' >.<

 

[Bulldog21]

It was my ploy to get responders for my own selfish gains!! It seems to have worked

 

[mxpx5678]

Target has a 32qt with steamer plate and lid for 22 right now.

 

[nbolmer]

OH NO NOT ALUM... just kidding No problem with using aluminum pots - not a bad idea to boil water in it first for an hour to build a nice protective oxide layer. Let's see... no bleach in aluminum, no overnight star-san (but fine to use). Should be good to go!

 

[slingshot81]

Good deal mxpx, I think I'll grab it soon

 

[mxpx5678]

Good deal mxpx, I think I'll grab it soon

http://www.target.com/p/IMUSA-32-qt-Aluminum-Tamale-Steamer/-/A-10910892

 

[USMCMatt]

Skip Target and Walmart, you can get them all all different sizes right now on amazon for almost half the price with free shipping!

 

[mxpx5678]

Skip Target and Walmart, you can get them all all different sizes right now on amazon for almost half the price with free shipping!

Show me a 32qt pot for cheaper than 20 dollars.

 

[idahobrew]

Picked up a turkey fryer at walmart a couple of weeks ago on sale for $34. Comes with a 30 qt. aluminum pot , burner, thermometer and more.

 

[mxpx5678]

Picked up a turkey fryer at walmart a couple of weeks ago on sale for $34. Comes with a 30 qt. aluminum pot , burner, thermometer and more.

I got that same set it is awesome. Even Better after I disabled the timer in the burner.