Is this a good starter brew pot?

[ryman1980]

I am trying to acquire all the components necessary to do all grain home brewing. I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on purchasing the brew pot.

My options are limited because I live in Alaska and if a vendor even ships to Alaska it is going to be expensive. The only Home brewing supply store in anchorage seems to have inflated prices probably because of the above reason.

I only plan on doing 5-6 gallon batches and this is the pot I am leaning towards -
Winware 40 Qt Stainless Steel stock pot / Price = $126 with free Shipping (even to Alaska)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...t_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

 

[Netflyer]

Yes, good kettle, great price... super saver free freight!... Look at www.northernbrewer.com for comparisons ...

 

[WenValley]

I've used the 32 quart pots and they're just too small for doing All Grain, a 40 quart would be better.

Can't you get a hold of an old beer keg? My 15.5 gallon keg is by far the best brew pot for me, and you can do ten gallon batches if/when you want. Check your metal recyclers for a used keg.

 

[david_42]

40 quarts will do the trick for all but the biggest beers.

Have you checked on a local restaurant supply house?

 

[maida7]

40 quarts will do the trick for all but the biggest beers.

I don't understand this comment, my boil volume is the same regardless of gravity. 60 min boil I use 6.85 gallons. 90 min boil will require a bit more to account for the extra boil off.

I use an 8 gallon pot and it's a good size for making 5.5 gallon batches of beer. A 10 gallon pot would also work very well. You will want a propane burner to heat it. You will want an immersion chiller (or something else) to cool it.

You may want a spigot installed and maybe a thermometer. I have those on my pot and they are nice to have.

 

[ajwillys]

Personally, I prefer real pots over keggles and I think that one looks like a very good value. Props to you for not buying a tiny 3 gallon pot like so many other beginners (myself included).

 

[neovox]

I know some folks prefer stainless, but if you're ok with aluminum, you can get a 40qt here for $34 + shipping.

This place has some of the best prices I've seen on the net for aluminum pots.

 

[permo]

40 quart is a nice size pot. I do all grain 5-6 gallon batches and managed to get a boil over with my 50 quart pot!

 

[febbrewro]

I do all grain using the 7.5 gallon aluminum pot that came with my turkey fryer. That sucker is filled to the brim, and haven't had a boil over yet :rockin:

 

[maida7]

If your having issues with boil overs, turn down your heat and/or try some foam control.

 

[TheMan]

I looked at the site, and for $25 more you can get a 60qt...I say that is well worth it to upgrade! My buddy got a 10 gallon and after using his pot realized he would have liked a little larger. I learned from him and got a 60qt. I crank the heat on and don't even have to turn it down for the hot break when doing a 5 gallon batch.