TastyAdventure
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I have been doing Stove top All Grain for a while, 5 gallon batches split between two 5 gal brew kettles... My stove hates me!!
Anyways, I just got the ok to buy a propane burner and bigger brew bucket from SWMBO.
Cost is very important.
I've seen several great deals for turkey fryer and 7.5 gal kettle sets with everything you need, minus the actual propane tank, for $50. I think I saw a propane tank for $30 at WalMart.
So that's $80. I'm ok with sending that, however I want to make sure I get the best bang for my buck, AND now that I'm already upgrading, a 10 gal brew kettle sounds awesome! I'd love to be able to do 8 gallon batches... Same work load, more beer.
BUT the difference between 7.5 gal and 10 gal kettles is waaay higher. I found a 10 gal aluminum kettle for $55... just the kttle... Not a cost jump I can justify.
Also, what's the diff between Aluminum and Stainless Steel in regards to brewing? Will aluminum work just fine?
Any advise welcome. Cheers!
P.S. Of course I'm constantly on Craiglist...
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Anyways, I just got the ok to buy a propane burner and bigger brew bucket from SWMBO.
Cost is very important.
I've seen several great deals for turkey fryer and 7.5 gal kettle sets with everything you need, minus the actual propane tank, for $50. I think I saw a propane tank for $30 at WalMart.
So that's $80. I'm ok with sending that, however I want to make sure I get the best bang for my buck, AND now that I'm already upgrading, a 10 gal brew kettle sounds awesome! I'd love to be able to do 8 gallon batches... Same work load, more beer.
BUT the difference between 7.5 gal and 10 gal kettles is waaay higher. I found a 10 gal aluminum kettle for $55... just the kttle... Not a cost jump I can justify.
Also, what's the diff between Aluminum and Stainless Steel in regards to brewing? Will aluminum work just fine?
Any advise welcome. Cheers!
P.S. Of course I'm constantly on Craiglist...
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