The wife is having a hard time holiday shopping for me. Last night, I think she gave up. She told me to order up a few things and we'll pretend that she picked them out. Of course, my mind went straight to equipment!
Have been enjoying brewing up a few extract kits (all partial boil) in your basic 5-gallon kettle. I didn't order Fermcap, so I've been relegated to sitting at the stove for an hour while it boils away. I did try to walk away once to use the bathroom, and as Murphy's Law easily predicted, I had a small boilover.
Looking to invest in a bigger kettle so that I can go full boil and so I don't have to watch it every second. An 8- or 10-gallon seems to fit the bill. I don't plan to ever go above 5 gallon batches. A ball valve, thermometer and screen sure would be nice.
Prices feel crazy high to me everywhere I look. Is there a good place to find quality kettles a little cheaper than what NB and the like sell them for, or should I just bite the bullet on this one?
Have been enjoying brewing up a few extract kits (all partial boil) in your basic 5-gallon kettle. I didn't order Fermcap, so I've been relegated to sitting at the stove for an hour while it boils away. I did try to walk away once to use the bathroom, and as Murphy's Law easily predicted, I had a small boilover.
Looking to invest in a bigger kettle so that I can go full boil and so I don't have to watch it every second. An 8- or 10-gallon seems to fit the bill. I don't plan to ever go above 5 gallon batches. A ball valve, thermometer and screen sure would be nice.
Prices feel crazy high to me everywhere I look. Is there a good place to find quality kettles a little cheaper than what NB and the like sell them for, or should I just bite the bullet on this one?