Brew Pot?

[Cranny04]

I'm looking at getting a new brew pot.

I want one that can I can do 5 and 10 gallon batches in.

Found this one on amazon

Edit: correct links
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IRRPZI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Any thoughts, suggestions or comments?

 

[JonK331]

Says the web page is not functioning

 

[Cranny04]

What about now?

 

[JonK331]

15 gallons should work. maybe a touch tight for 10 gallon batches but it'll work. You'll want to add a ball valve though. That sucker will be heavy with 10 gallons in it.

 

[SpikeBrewing]

We offer 60qt kettles with 2 welded fittings if you're interested in stainless.

www.spikebrewing.com

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

If you're on a tight budget, then I agree that you should go for the SpikeBrewing kettle (and we sell kettles). Don't waste your time and money on aluminum.

 

[Cranny04]

Why not aluminum? I brew now with an 8 gal aluminum now....

 

[Cranny04]

We offer 60qt kettles with 2 welded fittings if you're interested in stainless.

www.spikebrewing.com

I read elsewhere that your pots were not a full 15 gallons...

Has that been addressed?

 

[tbel]

I see no reason to avoid aluminum. Certainly SS will last longer but the aluminum should last many years. If you want to add a valve you could try this. I can't vouch for it personally but it's got good reviews. I just bought a 40qt pot that I may just order one for. If you need a step drill to make the hole Harbor Freight sells some cheap ones that would be adequate for the job.

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

I've used aluminum pots and in my oh so humble opinion I think they suck.

 

[tbel]

I've used aluminum pots and in my oh so humble opinion I think they suck.

It might be help full to the OP if you would state why.
What exactly do you not like? Where do they fall short?
There are definitely strong opinions on both side of that argument but stating emphatically how you "feel" lends no measurable information on which we can learn and make a decision ourselves.

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

ah jeez, now I have to back my words up?
Ok
Aluminum oxidizes quickly and heavily, it dissipates heat rapidly, you can't (shouldn't) weld stainless fittings to it, if you scorch the inside good luck getting it clean and the most important factor of all: I'm picky.

 

[SpikeBrewing]

I read elsewhere that your pots were not a full 15 gallons...

Has that been addressed?

Yes. My supplier sent out undersized kettles and we have sent out full sized kettles to all involved. We only stock the full capacity kettles.

-Ben