specialkayme
Well-Known Member
Looking to move out of the kitchen, and acquire a propane burner. I mostly do 5 gallon batches and 2.5 gallon test batches. I can't foresee me going to 10 gallon batches in the foreseeable future, and I'll probably keep my 2.5 gallon test batches going on the kitchen stove.
I'm looking for something that can quickly and economically heat 7 gallons to boil.
I've searched the forums and there are a number of threads in 2007 and 2011. Not sure if much has changed since then.
Several appear to enjoy the SP10 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000291GBQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20) while others say it sounds like a jet engine.
Many appear to enjoy the SQ14 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009JXYQ4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20) while others complain its underpowered.
Most others enjoy the KAB4 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009JXYQY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20) while others claim the heat output is entirely unnecessary for a 5 gallon batch.
The Blichmann Hell Fire (https://www.austinhomebrew.com/Blichmann-HellFire-Floor-Burner_p_7049.html) appears to be well built, but the burner doesn't appear to be much more or less than the KAB4, but at almost twice the price.
Then there's Anvil (https://www.morebeer.com/products/a...burner.html?a_aid=brulosophy?a_aid=brulosophy) of which I know no one that has used it, and heard no reviews.
After looking at all of it, I'm tossing between the SQ14 and the KAB4, and having a difficult time deciding. I like to buy once, buy smart, and never buy again. Not sure how that mentality applies to the above options.
Am I missing something? Which would you get, if you had to buy again?
I'm looking for something that can quickly and economically heat 7 gallons to boil.
I've searched the forums and there are a number of threads in 2007 and 2011. Not sure if much has changed since then.
Several appear to enjoy the SP10 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000291GBQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20) while others say it sounds like a jet engine.
Many appear to enjoy the SQ14 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009JXYQ4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20) while others complain its underpowered.
Most others enjoy the KAB4 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009JXYQY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20) while others claim the heat output is entirely unnecessary for a 5 gallon batch.
The Blichmann Hell Fire (https://www.austinhomebrew.com/Blichmann-HellFire-Floor-Burner_p_7049.html) appears to be well built, but the burner doesn't appear to be much more or less than the KAB4, but at almost twice the price.
Then there's Anvil (https://www.morebeer.com/products/a...burner.html?a_aid=brulosophy?a_aid=brulosophy) of which I know no one that has used it, and heard no reviews.
After looking at all of it, I'm tossing between the SQ14 and the KAB4, and having a difficult time deciding. I like to buy once, buy smart, and never buy again. Not sure how that mentality applies to the above options.
Am I missing something? Which would you get, if you had to buy again?
Last edited by a moderator: