Scratched Stainless Steel Stock Pot

[Estrada]

I have a Bayou Classic 24 qt stock pot. So far it has worked for my purposes, being somewhat of a beginner and doing partial boils. After the last brew and cleaning I noticed a scratch near the bottom (long but fairly fine).

Will this impact the brew at all? Inherently I wouldn't think it would since any bacteria would be boiled...

Of course the solution of buying a new brew kettle came to mind, but I'm hesitant to make that leap just yet.

Appreciate any help!

 

[ong]

Nope, nothing to worry about! You'll be boiling anything that did live in there. Mine has way more than a little scratch!

 

[heckels]

If it's a significant scratch you may want to use some Barkeepers Friend on it to help re-passivate the stainless.

When the stainless surface is compromised without re-passivating the iron is left exposed and can cause surface rust.

 

[Paradigm]

Yes, it will ruin all of your beer! Being the gentleman that I am, I'm willing to take it off your hands!

Jokes aside, you should be fine unless it's closer to a gouge than a scratch.