JakeSparrow
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Hello all. Well managed to put some funds together to get myself something to boil my wort in. Through asking in another thread I settled on the fact that I want something 10 gallons or larger. Now that I have volume out of the way, I have to decide on using a kettle, keggle or deep wood brews fermentation cavern. Ill list below what options I've come up with through searching, listing price pros and cons. I'd love to know what everyone thinks. I've yet to brew a batch yet but am looking to start within the next couple weeks.
**KETTLE OPTIONS**
15.5 Gallon Keggle - 2 ports -no parts. Used $185
Pros: lots of volume, good if I want to switch to 10 gallon batches in the future which I'm almost positive I will. Good price for the volume. 2 ports to install ball valve and thermometer.
Cons: isn't brand new, not stainless steel.
Deepwood Brew 10 Gallon SS Carboy - 1 port. New $186
Pros: A sturdy beauty to look at with its shiny SS. Brand new. If it truly works as a brew kettle AND fermentation vessel, then that very much appeals to me. I could always use my fermentation bucket as a secondary if necessary.
Cons: well if I can't even use it well as a kettle then that's an automatic no. I've read that deepwood brews did it successfully, I'd love to know anyone else's experience. Also a bit pricy.
Tallboy - SS Brew Kettle - 10-15 Gallon - no ports. New $109-$149.
Pros: for a SS kettle this is very cheap. I've read great reviews about it. Takes advantage of the equipment I already have.
Cons: No ports for a valve or therm. Not that this can't be easily remedied but its convenient when they're included.
Ill just say I love the idea of boiling and fermenting in a single vessel so despite the price I really like the cavern. However, idk how easy or reliable it is to do so, and it's a lot of money to spend if it doesn't work out, not to mention I'd be back at square one with no kettle. I'm starting with extract brewing and moving to all grain in the future, with no set deadline or anything. Any advice or comments is well appreciated!
**KETTLE OPTIONS**
15.5 Gallon Keggle - 2 ports -no parts. Used $185
Pros: lots of volume, good if I want to switch to 10 gallon batches in the future which I'm almost positive I will. Good price for the volume. 2 ports to install ball valve and thermometer.
Cons: isn't brand new, not stainless steel.
Deepwood Brew 10 Gallon SS Carboy - 1 port. New $186
Pros: A sturdy beauty to look at with its shiny SS. Brand new. If it truly works as a brew kettle AND fermentation vessel, then that very much appeals to me. I could always use my fermentation bucket as a secondary if necessary.
Cons: well if I can't even use it well as a kettle then that's an automatic no. I've read that deepwood brews did it successfully, I'd love to know anyone else's experience. Also a bit pricy.
Tallboy - SS Brew Kettle - 10-15 Gallon - no ports. New $109-$149.
Pros: for a SS kettle this is very cheap. I've read great reviews about it. Takes advantage of the equipment I already have.
Cons: No ports for a valve or therm. Not that this can't be easily remedied but its convenient when they're included.
Ill just say I love the idea of boiling and fermenting in a single vessel so despite the price I really like the cavern. However, idk how easy or reliable it is to do so, and it's a lot of money to spend if it doesn't work out, not to mention I'd be back at square one with no kettle. I'm starting with extract brewing and moving to all grain in the future, with no set deadline or anything. Any advice or comments is well appreciated!