Fantastic deal on turkey fryer!! (for boiling wort)

7Enigma · May 7, 2008

EDIT: Deal is NOW DEAD, price is $70.

So I've brewed one batch of beer with a smaller than needed pot. It was not fun, constantly stirring and changing the heat level. I've been trying to find a good price on a large pot but have been met with incredibly expensive cookware ($50-150)! I'm actually brewing an Oatmeal Stout this afternoon with a friends 5 gallon pot but came across this fantastic deal on a turkey cooker.

When I was over my dad's friend's house a couple weeks ago he opened my eyes to the fantastic method of brewing outdoor with a propane turkey frier. This thing made everything so much easier. You don't have to worry about the steam/smell filling the house, spills, cramped working spaces, etc. Also the propane setup can heat the wort MUCH faster and you can get almost instantaneous temp control.

So I found this on Amazon and was immediately attracted to the price (but the 2 out of 5 stars had me wary). It turns out the description did not match the pictures and several people gave it horrible reviews because it didn't include some fish frier (like I care). Apparently due to the bad reviews it seems Amazon has dropped the price to make it more attractive (it worked for me). To top it off it is eligable for the Free Supersaver shipping so the 22lb ($20 shipped to my house) which would have made the deal only semi-good is shipped for free.

For $36 (EDIT: Now down to $30.72) I get a much more enjoyable way to brew my beer. Here's the link if anyone else is interested, but I had to share this if other people were dissapointed with the thought of spending a lot of money on a pot (especially just getting into the hobby).

HTH :tank:

http://www.amazon.com/Eastman-Outdoors-38021-30-Quart-Professional-Grade/dp/B000AXSJJQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1210178210&sr=8-3

brrman · May 7, 2008

I'd say 90% of homebrewers brew their first full 5 gal boil using a turkey fryer kit.

brewt00l · May 7, 2008

Walmart....39 bucks & instant gratification.

lustreking · May 7, 2008

I have the same burner (Eastman Revolution), and it's much nicer than the cheap turkey fryers you can find anywhere. Even though it doesn't look like it will, it will fit a keg on it.

The 30 qt pot that it comes with is still pretty small for a full boil, so don't expect to look away from it while you're boiling.

nealf · May 7, 2008

This is the exact one that I use; got it for $25 from Lowe's on clearance one day. Boilovers are a definite concern for sure so make sure you have your spray bottle on hand during the first twenty minutes or so. That said, I've used it for about 5 or 6 brews and boiling 6.5 gallons is tricky but can be done if you watch it like a hawk.

Tankard · May 7, 2008

Aluminum = alzheimers.

Sweet T · May 7, 2008

Brew Dude said:
Aluminum = alzheimers.

I'd like to hear more on this. Anyone else have an opinion?

jpsloan · May 7, 2008

I figure the alcohol will kill my brain cells quicker than the aluminum.

At least, that's what I keep repeating to myself... :drunk:

evandam · May 7, 2008

Thanks, ordered one today.

conpewter · May 7, 2008

Brew Dude said:
Aluminum = alzheimers.

Check out this thread.

- Aluminum pots will cause Alzheimer's disease. FALSE. This myth was debunked years ago by the medical research community, and the US National Institutes of Health and Health Canada have long since ruled out a connection between Alzheimers disease and aluminum cookware. If you dont believe me, see the following:
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/sc...?documentID=99
http://alz.org/alzheimers_disease_my...alzheimers.asp
http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/alzheimers.htm

Bernie Brewer · May 7, 2008

Sweet T said:
I'd like to hear more on this. Anyone else have an opinion?

He's kidding. Please, let's not go there............

camiller · May 7, 2008

Bernie Brewer said:
He's kidding. Please, let's not go there............

Aw heck, I was getting ready to pop the popcorn...

Back on topic, Shortly after new years last year I bought two turkey fryers for $9.99 each.

TwoHeadsBrewing · May 7, 2008

Brew Dude said:
Aluminum = alzheimers.

I heard this somewhere too, but I can't remember where...

Sorry, had to do it

Funkenjaeger · May 7, 2008

lustreking said:
The 30 qt pot that it comes with is still pretty small for a full boil, so don't expect to look away from it while you're boiling.

Unless you spend like $7 for a bottle of foam control drops, and then you hardly have to pay any attention to it at all, even if you've only got like 2 inches of headspace.

beergears · May 7, 2008

TwoHeadsBrewing said:
I heard this somewhere too, but I can't remember where...

At least you remember what aluminum is...

Tankard · May 7, 2008

I'd still GREATLY prefer stainless, but this actually seems like a good deal. I can't get the burner itself less than $45, and this one comes with a 7 gallon pot.

EDIT: Just placed an order. I'm one step closer to AG baby!!!!!! Thank you very much to the OP for the link.

Tankard · May 10, 2008

Wow, they lowered the price even more. It's 34.04 shipped now. Too bad I didn't wait, I could have saved almost 2 bucks

lustreking · May 10, 2008

Brew Dude said:
Wow, they lowered the price even more. It's 34.04 shipped now. Too bad I didn't wait, I could have saved almost 2 bucks

You'll have to search around to find out how, but Amazon will refund you the difference. You just have to find the right link where you request it.

kinison_fan · May 11, 2008

I have the same set (also got it at Lowes on clearance). It works great, I recommend it..

7Enigma · May 11, 2008

They can keep the $2. Not worth my time....but how in the world are they making any profit off of this? I mean shipping isn't cheap, the parts (apparently) aren't junk, so I just don't see how this is anything more than break-even for Amazon...But I'm not complaining!

Just got an email confirmation. The cooker should arrive tomorrow. :ban:

9/9 · May 11, 2008

I ordered this a few days as well, and just got the message that it shipped this morning.

Now we have all the equipment for our first AG.

RegionalChaos · May 12, 2008

I just ordered mine today. The price has dropped more to ~32-33$. Can't wait to do a full boil!

Now I just need to get my copper tubing ordered, I have no good way to chill 5 gallons of boiling wort at the moment

Jeff48 · May 12, 2008

RegionalChaos said:
I just ordered mine today. The price has dropped more to ~32-33$. Can't wait to do a full boil!

Now I just need to get my copper tubing ordered, I have no good way to chill 5 gallons of boiling wort at the moment

Just did our first 5 gallon boil in the fryer last Saturday. Same problem, no way to cool the wort. However 2 large bags of commercial ice and a 6 dollar plastic trash can worked wonders. We dumped about 1/2 a bag in the bottom of the trash can and lowered the fryer into it then placed ice all the way around the stock pot by hand so as not to splash. Went from 212 degrees at flameout to 74 degrees in 18 minutes. Was below 140 in less than 5.

I am still going to get a wort chiller but I am definately not in as big a rush as I was.

Tankard · May 12, 2008

It dropped again! $32.34 shipped now. Anyone who misses their chance at getting this is going to be upset.

By the way, if anyone ordered the product back when it was $36, just email amazon and they will refund you the difference. They already refunded $2 bucks when it went to $34... looks like I'm going to have to email them again.

cheeseshark · May 12, 2008

I have been extract brewing (partial boil) for about 7-8 batches, and I have been fairly pleased with the results. I have been wanting to upgrade to a full boil. I am wondering if I should grab this deal. I am just wondering if I will want to upgrade the burner and the pot shortly, and maybe I should just save the $30 for a nicer set up. In other words, will this satisfy my full boil needs for long enough to make it worth the $30?

FlyGuy · May 12, 2008

cheeseshark said:
I have been extract brewing (partial boil) for about 7-8 batches, and I have been fairly pleased with the results. I have been wanting to upgrade to a full boil. I am wondering if I should grab this deal. I am just wondering if I will want to upgrade the burner and the pot shortly, and maybe I should just save the $30 for a nicer set up. In other words, will this satisfy my full boil needs for long enough to make it worth the $30?

I have an el' cheapo turkey fryer kit like this, and I wondered the same thing. I also now have a keggle and good stand/burner, but I still make VERY good use of the old turkey fryer setup. First, aluminum pots work wonders on the stovetop (important for me in the winter when I can't brew outside). Second, I figured out that full boils in the turkey fryer pot are NO PROBLEM whatsoever now that I am using foam control drops (aka Fermcap). Finally, if you ever do upgrade, the pot and burner make a fine hot liquor tank. At that price, you seriously can't go wrong.

Coastarine · May 12, 2008

Done. The timing could not have been better. I'm about to move to Florida and I have to buy my own full set of equipment. This saved me a bunch of money. Dad's was a gift, I gotta leave it for him.

Choguy03 · May 12, 2008

I just bought one too.

RegionalChaos · May 13, 2008

Jeff48 said:
Just did our first 5 gallon boil in the fryer last Saturday. Same problem, no way to cool the wort. However 2 large bags of commercial ice and a 6 dollar plastic trash can worked wonders. We dumped about 1/2 a bag in the bottom of the trash can and lowered the fryer into it then placed ice all the way around the stock pot by hand so as not to splash. Went from 212 degrees at flameout to 74 degrees in 18 minutes. Was below 140 in less than 5.

I am still going to get a wort chiller but I am definately not in as big a rush as I was.

Those are some great numbers to hear Jeff. Thanks for that info. In general I want to avoid having to buy ice, but it should be OK until the IC is all put together :mug:

Slappy White · May 13, 2008

Just bought it too...$32.34...can't get much better than that. Thanks for letting everyone know about this ridiculously good deal.

Fantastic deal on turkey fryer!! (for boiling wort)

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