10g or 15g pot?

[eck74]

So I'm looking to start putting together my all grain set up and I'm having a debate with my kettle. My big question is if I should go for the 15g kettle, or if it is overkill and should just get a 10g. I only do 5 gallon batches, and do not really see myself increasing that any time soon. I guess my big concern is if the 10g pot will be big enough to do boils for large beers with big grain bills. For me, it's really more of a size and storage issue since I live in a townhouse, and if I can save on size that would be great. Let me know what you guys think, thanks!


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[giraffe]

10 gallon is fine for 5 gallon batches. If you are doing some insane beer that requires running off more than 10 gallons, you can run off the first 9 gallons start boiling and add the remaining galllons at a time. (cause you would be looking at a 4+ hour boil anyway.) I have a 9 gallon pot, have done hundreds of batches, and have had no issues.

(Then again I dont do many 1.100 all malt beers. YMMV)

 

[pricelessbrewing]

So I'm looking to start putting together my all grain set up and I'm having a debate with my kettle. My big question is if I should go for the 15g kettle, or if it is overkill and should just get a 10g. I only do 5 gallon batches, and do not really see myself increasing that any time soon. I guess my big concern is if the 10g pot will be big enough to do boils for large beers with big grain bills. For me, it's really more of a size and storage issue since I live in a townhouse, and if I can save on size that would be great. Let me know what you guys think, thanks!


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I did BIAB in a 7.5G pot for awhile. My 10G just arrived today. Whatever you do, don't buy too small or you'll just get another one later like I did. The 7.5 was sufficient, but required some work and tweaking to get it correct. The 10 will be no problems, and no extra work involved.

 

[dyqik]

If you're going to drill and fit the hardware yourself, look at the 44qt Bayou Classic pot. Pretty good price with free shipping on Amazon prime, taller and narrower, and 11 gal gives at least 3 gal headroom on a 90 min boil for a 5.5 gal batch.

 

[ong]

This is BIAB, I assume, since you're talking about grain bills? I use a 42 quart aluminum pot, and it's fine up to about 10.80 OG for 5.5 gallon batches. Anything over than that would require some creativity, smaller batches, or sparging.

 

[enkamania]

I started with a 10 gallon, but then ended up with 15 gallon

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

if you are going with bib then you need twice the pot for the batch of grain also boil over is an issue in some cases so I vote for 15 for that reason alone

 

[eck74]

Hey guys, thanks for the responses! Been up in canada for a while for work so could not respond. Think I'm going to just go with the 15 so that I don't have any worries. I am definitely going to start with the BIAB and move up to AG when the tax man brings me my return this year. I'm sure I will have a bunch more questions when I am going to create that setup, so il be talking with you guys more soon! Thanks again and happy brewing!


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[hawktrio]

My 13 gallon pot maxes out at about 20 pound grist with full volume. 15 is the better choice for full vol and opens up the big beer options.

 

[NTXBrauer]

IMO you are making the right decision here, and you will be glad you have the extra volume, should you ever want to go with a 10G batch. The difference in price is minimal and the peace of mind is well worth it. Cheers!