Finding large brewing pots

[WBC]

I have been searching on the internet for large brewing kettles and find almost nothing. I would like to know if there are 50 to 60 gallon stainless brewpots available? For me this would be an ideal size. I found 55 gallon stainless barrels but they have rolled seams and I want a sanitary kettle. Any ideas?

 

[Soulive]

What kind of burner do you have?

 

[WBC]

What kind of burner do you have?

I have 2 ea 200,000 btu burners for natural gas.

 

[Soulive]

I have 2 ea 200,000 btu burners for natural gas.

Nice :rockin:

 

[Bellybuster]

why the concern about the rolled seams? As long as your fermentation is sanitary, previous to that is not a huge concern

 

[MikeInCtown]

The pot and it's ingredients will most likely be boiled and those temps will kill the bad stuff.

 

[FSR402]

why the concern about the rolled seams? As long as your fermentation is sanitary, previous to that is not a huge concern

I agree... You boil it for an hour or more so no need.

 

[shafferpilot]

I'm with the other guys. Sanitation is not necessary till after the boil is finished. 212F for an hour will kill anything that could cause a problem.

 

[Shockerengr]

pretty much every big kettle i've seen in that size was originally a 55 gallon SS drum

support it well and it'd work like a dream

 

[5 Is Not Enough]

instawares.com is the place to go. Try a search for Update International.

 

[rabidgerbil]

I could be wrong, but I thought that MoreBeer used to have larger pots than what they are currently stocking. You might try contacting them to find out where they were sourcing those from.

 

[WBC]

Thanks guys, I just wanted to do it right and I thought. . . . "No self respecting commercial brewery would use a 55 gallon barrel just because of cleaning or laws".

 

[shafferpilot]

If this is for commercial brewing, then everything changes, and you will likely have to get commercial grade equipment. I thought you just wanted to make big brews for you and your buddies.

 

[WBC]

If this is for commercial brewing, then everything changes, and you will likely have to get commercial grade equipment. I thought you just wanted to make big brews for you and your buddies.

That's it for sure as it runs out too fast.

 

[shafferpilot]

yeah, 55 gallons sounds like a lot until you have a BIG party, then it quickly becomes just enough.

 

[5 Is Not Enough]

I have 2 ea 200,000 btu burners for natural gas.

Where did you get the burners? I am interested in setting up a NG burner system.

BTW, I've got a 40gallon Aluminum stockpot that I only paid $110 w/shipping. It is thick enough that even though its alum, its very durable.

How much are the ss barrels and where can they be found?