Blichmann 15 gal vs More Beer 15 gal kettle

[tjmac5071]

This looks to be the more beer kettle with weldless fittings. Seems like a decent option... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EWLTHY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[tommyguner03]

Are you using your heat shield? It's designed (among other things) to keep the liquid in the sight glass from boiling.

yes i am using the heat shield

 

[Jaybird]

You mind elaborating on this burner issues? I have difficulty thinking Blichmann would be offering a burner that was not optimized for their kettle.

I dont think optimization was discussed on my end. I think Blichmann did a great job on their kettles. I was and am blown away at how thin they really are that's all. When I build systems that are going to have a 70-80K BTU burner under it. I choose tri clad. I like that I have NEVER burned the bottom of a Tri Clad kettle. I cant say that about a single layer bottom kettle. So when I build a propane system that aren't kegs the boil kettle get tri clad. I haven't ever had a customer say to me they wish they didn't get a Tri Clad kettle. I cant say that about other kettles.
Dont get me wrong There are some KILLER kettles out there that aren't tri clad and all of them will work great! I was simply posting my input and my experience on the topic, that's all.

The relatively thin kettles and propane are just fine. This whole ply bottom thing is not a big deal.


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Totally fine for sure, depending on the heat source. Dont over power the kettle and you will be fine. Big deal? Nope not at all.

Cheers
Jay

 

[Jaybird]

I don't see the reason for a blichmann kettle but i do have the blichmann floor burner which is awesome.

YES IT IS! That thing is amazing!

Cheers
Jay