I just received my first brewing kit from my awesome son and I thought I had a 5 gallon kettle to do my first couple batches, but I was wrong - I only have a 12 qt kettle. So I need to buy one, and since I have done all grain brewing with a friend, I expect I too will go that route pretty soon. So I want a kettle that will be big enough to boil 6-7 gallons. 36 qts seems like a good size, and this one certainly seems like a good price:
http://www.homebrewing.org/PRE-ORDER-9-Gallon-Brew-Pot-with-2-welds_p_1684.html
Anybody ever owned or used it? It looks to be the Bayou Classic as sold here:
http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/1036_stainless_steel_pot.htm
And also sold on Amazon with good feedback. Advantage being that it is already drilled for ball valve and thermometer. I assume I should get SS rather than brass ball valve. I'm going to call them to check on availability and to ask any questions. I'll confirm that there is a threaded connection on the inside for false bottom or hop screen. Anything else I should ask?
Thanks for the help.
http://www.homebrewing.org/PRE-ORDER-9-Gallon-Brew-Pot-with-2-welds_p_1684.html
Anybody ever owned or used it? It looks to be the Bayou Classic as sold here:
http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/1036_stainless_steel_pot.htm
And also sold on Amazon with good feedback. Advantage being that it is already drilled for ball valve and thermometer. I assume I should get SS rather than brass ball valve. I'm going to call them to check on availability and to ask any questions. I'll confirm that there is a threaded connection on the inside for false bottom or hop screen. Anything else I should ask?
Thanks for the help.