Is this an ok kettle for a beginner?

[apologeticus]

First post. just wondering about this kettle for someone just getting started.

 

[david_42]

Not a good idea. Enamel kettles can chip, exposing your wort to the rusting iron, which causes a metallic taste.

 

[JesseRC]

for extract brews I dont see why not , as long as you take care of it.

 

[Marko73]

That's what I started with before upgrading. It is a good way to start, but David_42 is correct, you need to check it for chips and the like. But you can't beat the price and if you are just getting going and you want to figure out if you want to do brewing for the longhaul, 18$ is not a huge investment.

 

[bigolbigbelly]

Austin Homebrew Supply has a 15qt stainless on sale for $5.99.
http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=11664

cheaper and better then the one you are looking at even with shipping.

 

[apologeticus]

thanks for the replies, everyone.

Austin Homebrew Supply has a 15qt stainless on sale for $5.99.
http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=11664

cheaper and better then the one you are looking at even with shipping.

that's definitely a great deal. is it big enough, though? Everything I've read has said 16 quarts is the minimum.

 

[apologeticus]

seems like my posts aren't actually posting, but wanted to say thanks to everyone. I ordered the kettle from AHS this morning.

 

[discgolfin]

Smart move the other pots I use for heating water sometimes or cleaning things..but SS is the way to go if you can afford it..

 

[Marko73]

If that deal existed when I started, I would have been all over it. Good grab. . .

 

[Synovia]

That's what I started with before upgrading. It is a good way to start, but David_42 is correct, you need to check it for chips and the like. But you can't beat the price and if you are just getting going and you want to figure out if you want to do brewing for the longhaul, 18$ is not a huge investment.

Its a waste of money though.


its not big enough, and you can get a 30-34 qt aluminum one for the same price.

You'll make better beer doing full boils, so theres no reason to not leave the option available.




http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10756126 ( i bought something similar for 21.99 at walmart)

 

[apologeticus]

wow, just put in the order with AHS this morning and opted for their flat rate $7.99 shipping option and they've already got it ready to go. supposed to get my tracking # later this evening. I'm impressed!