Brew kettle?

[AU_Bob]

Does anyone have experience with a Brewers Edge brew kettle? Looking at the 40 qt version and comes with a spigot. Price is pretty low from what I can tell. But I guess you get what you pay for, $85.

 

[itsme6582]

Looks good to me. Although, I'd say go with a keggle.

 

[MalFet]

For what it's worth, its walls are just over half as thick as those of the megapot described here:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/10-gallon-megapot.html

Sounds pretty light, but that's not necessarily terrible. You'll probably have a bit more difficulty holding heat if you're working on an indoor stove or something, or if you plan to use it to mash. The reviews I saw were generally pretty positive, though. You'd have to be careful of scorching, though, if you have a big burner.

 

[AU_Bob]

Just picked up a banjo burner. Suppose to really blow the heat. I like the keggle idea, but that's probably more than I need right now. Really looking to do full 6 or 6.5 gallon boils. Really like the spigot idea...

 

[MalFet]

Just picked up a banjo burner. Suppose to really blow the heat. I like the keggle idea, but that's probably more than I need right now. Really looking to do full 6 or 6.5 gallon boils. Really like the spigot idea...

You want a nice thick bottom with a banjo burner, ideally a tri-layer. If it were me, I'd spend the extra $50 to get something like a megapot. But, it ain't my money

 

[itsme6582]

Anyone know how thick the walls are on a keg? There seems to be plenty of people using kegs with banjo burners and without problems. I know keg walls are definitely thinner than a tri-layer pot.

Also, more than you need right now? If you're thinking of getting up to a keggle size eventually you might consider that spending $100 now for a small BK and $100 later for a keggle means that you've spent $200 for a keggle. I think the 10 gallon pot size is an awkward size. If you ever have the urge to brew more than 5 gallons you still don't have a big enough BK. This has been my thought process as I get ready to step up to full boils.

 

[BankerJohn]

Just picked up a banjo burner. Suppose to really blow the heat. I like the keggle idea, but that's probably more than I need right now. Really looking to do full 6 or 6.5 gallon boils. Really like the spigot idea...

40qt = 10 gallons. This leaves some space for hot break and boil up/overs. I'd still look into buying a keg and cutting the top out. You can pick up used kegs for around 25-50 bucks. then another 60 in hardware and you have a 15 gallon kettle with SS valve, sight glass & thermometer. For a few dollars more than the 85 you are considering, you can have it all.

 

[AU_Bob]

I agree that a keggle would make the most sense. I do need the option of brewing inside as well, so the keggle isn't an option. I'll check out the megapot. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[AU_Bob]

Went the megapot direction. Thanks guys.