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Do people think some the problems are caused by aluminum? Like chemically? Or is it purely from excessive heat from any large pot? Our porcelain was blackened (like sooty), but when scrubbed clean with a plastic dish scrubber, it easily scratched the surface as it cleaned it. The burners...

I ask because our 14" diameter 40 quart aluminum kettle (used over 2 burners) damaged the enamel on the stove where we are renting. I suspect it was a change in airflow by using 2 burners, or could have been a reaction due to aluminum or pure pot size? Looking at smaller pots, even 6 gallons...

I see that Bayou turkey fryers include a 7.5 gal kettle that is 12" wide. Are others (thicker stainless, or overall cheaper) available anywhere? I cannot find 6+ gallon pots that are narrower than 13+ inches. Thanks Aaron

What is the largest size pot people typically recommend for a regular kitchen gas stove? Can most gas stoves handle a 30 qt pot? I assume electric stoves generally have a smaller capacity? I'm talking more about damage to the stove, than variation in boil volume and time. Thanks Aaron

Hello, my GF and I bottled our first batch yesterday (American Amber extract kit from LHBS), so we are total beginners. I've been reading a while on here and elsewhere, great discussions! Our brew tasted good the two times I tested the SG (I think, I don't drink a lot of warm, flat beer)...