Colorado Brewing System kettle quality?

[hennja2]

http://www.cobrewingsystems.com/main.sc

I'm setting up an indoor electric brewery and I'm ready for a kettle with a triclamp for an element. I'm considering brewershardware, spikebrewing, and this Colorado brewing system outfit.

I haven't seen anyone comment on this place. They have 1mm thick pots at a good price. Anybody know anything about them?

 

[hennja2]

Bump

Anyone? Or any other options where to by a 20 gallon kettle with an element triclamp?

 

[rossi46]

I've never heard of them, but they look ok, very much like a bayou. I saw another company last week that had some good looking kettles, but I can't remember their name, I'll try to find them and report back.

 

[govner1]

http://www.cobrewingsystems.com/main.sc



I'm setting up an indoor electric brewery and I'm ready for a kettle with a triclamp for an element. I'm considering brewershardware, spikebrewing, and this Colorado brewing system outfit.



I haven't seen anyone comment on this place. They have 1mm thick pots at a good price. Anybody know anything about them?

I've not heard of them & the web link doesn't work.

 

[MaxStout]

I tried it also...link is farked. I Googled "Colorado Brewing System," and couldn't find anything.

Are they selling them off the back of a truck or something?

BTW, I just received my 20g Concord brew kettle from Amazon. It's robust--1mm thick and good, solid construction. Was $115 shipped. Give Concord a look.

 

[rossi46]

Finally found the other kettles. http://www.bru-gear.com/

 

[campbellmike]

Here's the link. Looks like they modify off the shelf kettles, possibly Update International. Similar to Spike Brewing.

http://www.cobrewingsystems.com/collections/brewing-pots-kettles-11/products/electric-brewing-kettle-10-gallon-40-quart

 

[govner1]

Doesn't look like Update Int'l. I have several & they have tri-clad bottoms.
Look pretty good but my personal preference would not be to put the ball lock & thermometer under the handle.

 

[Taiter142]

To the O.P. did you end up buying from Colorado Brewing Supply?

Anyone else had experience with them? Looks like it is a fairly new company.

 

[hennja2]

I've talked to the guy who owns the company and have given him an order for a 20 gallon kettle with an element triclamp ferule and 3 welded 1/2 inch couplers. I'll report back when I get it.

 

[Scriv]

Subscribed, this guy sells on eBay too. I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the kettle.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/231434343495?nav=SEARCH

The links don't work for me either.

 

[Nez02]

Any update yet?

 

[atoughram]

Any update yet?

Yea - Curious minds want to know!

 

[hennja2]

Sorry for the delay. I'll explain....

First off, the kettle is great. All the welds are perfect. I ordered a custom configuration with an extra full port inlet in the front for my whirlpool setup. Tim, the guy at Colorado Brewing Systems, emailed me and said that because of how close the ports were, an unsightly ridged formed on the pot. Instead of making me wait for a new one, he shipped out the imperfect pot quickly to me while he made me a new one. The replacement should be here after the weekend. He said he learned that in the future the ports can't be placed that close together.

I have delayed posting any pics because I want to show how nice the new kettle is. Colorado Brewing System gets an A+ from me for quality and an A++++ for customer service.

I'll post pics when I get the new kettle.

 

[Nez02]

Wow that's great to hear. Are the pots pretty heavy duty?

 

[bondra76]

they just started a sponsor giveaway. Would love to see your photos.

 

[Scriv]

they just started a sponsor giveaway. Would love to see your photos.

Where are you seeing this giveaway?

 

[bondra76]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f41/stainless-brewing-kettle-welded-tri-clamp-fittings-giveaway-516672/

 

[hennja2]

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Here are some pics of my new kettle. I couldn't be happier with the quality.

 

[p40whk]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f41/stainless-brewing-kettle-welded-tri-clamp-fittings-giveaway-516672/

This is for "Spike Brewing" not Colorado Brewing Systems

 

[Nez02]

This is for "Spike Brewing" not Colorado Brewing Systems

Where do you see that. It says Colorado brewing when I click the link.

 

[p40whk]

Where do you see that. It says Colorado brewing when I click the link.

Not sure what I clicked to take me to the Spike Brewing contest

 

[bondra76]

This is for "Spike Brewing" not Colorado Brewing Systems

hmm - maybe it messed up on your computer or something. Here's the direct link to the Colorado Brewing System giveaway.

http://www.cobrewingsystems.com/pages/promotions

 

[djreson]

Curious if anyone else has any experience with Colorado Brewing System kettles?

I'm in the same boat where i'm evaluating kettles for my electric build, looking at Bru Gear, Colorado, Brewers Hardware, and Spike.

 

[Nez02]

Dj Are you looking for welded kettles only?

 

[Scriv]

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Here are some pics of my new kettle. I couldn't be happier with the quality.

Thanks for the pics! Can you speak to the quality of the pot itself? Does it feel like it's a decent quality? Also, on the picture of the inside tri clamp weld it looks like there is a slight gap at the upper right. Is it an actual gap, and are you worried about critters hiding in there?

 

[RickCask]

I'm in the process of purchasing 3 kettles with tri-clamp fittings.
I recently ordered a 20 gallon HLT kettle from Colorado Brewing Systems and it should arrive within 2 weeks.
I will see how I like the kettle and then decide on the other two-Boil Kettle and Mash Kettle.
I may go to a larger size Boil kettle but I'm presently undecided ?
Also this will be a RIMS project.

 

[djreson]

@Nez02 - yeah my preference is welded.

 

[djreson]

Thanks for the pics! Can you speak to the quality of the pot itself? Does it feel like it's a decent quality? Also, on the picture of the inside tri clamp weld it looks like there is a slight gap at the upper right. Is it an actual gap, and are you worried about critters hiding in there?

I also noticed that in the pic and assumed it was a gap, that cooled me on getting a CoBrewingSystems Kettle. On top of that, I also didn't like the dimensions for 15 gal. I prefer a soup can shape vs a tuna can.

 

[thrillhouse]

Wanted to bump this thread to see if there are any updates from those who have gone with colorado brewing systems and to see if there is any more info on the possible issue with the weld that was mentioned in the previous post. Thanks!