Infestation
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Hello everyone, I am a new brewer (Have my second batch fermenting: a dubbel I cannot wait to try) and am already looking to upgrade a couple of pieces of gear. I definitely need to purchase a new burner, I have been using a natural gas stove top for my previous batches and have found that:
I am able to grab a used set: a 50,000 BTU Bayou Classic SQ14 Banjo Burner and a 44 quart Bayou Classic 1144 Stainless Kettle for a pretty good deal. Is 50,000 BTU going to feel limiting for full volume 5 gallon boils? Would this set be a good step up, or should I look into investing a little bit more into a burner now, and then purchase a larger pot when I decide to look into all grain? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
- Takes forever to boil enough water. Literally half of my brew day is waiting to reach a boil, sucking the fun out of brewing.
- After two batches, some minimal discoloration/aesthetic damage is apparent on the burners, and I do not want to have to worry about damaging an expensive stove top
I am able to grab a used set: a 50,000 BTU Bayou Classic SQ14 Banjo Burner and a 44 quart Bayou Classic 1144 Stainless Kettle for a pretty good deal. Is 50,000 BTU going to feel limiting for full volume 5 gallon boils? Would this set be a good step up, or should I look into investing a little bit more into a burner now, and then purchase a larger pot when I decide to look into all grain? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.