What size kettle to get for 10g batches

[Antifreze]

Hello All,

I have decided that I am going to go with the BIAB method for homebrewing. I would like to be able to go up to 10 gallon batches but I'm not sure how this translates to kettle size for the grain + water. It seems like a 10 gallon kettle is needed for a 5 gallon brew, so is it safe to assume I should get a 20 gallon kettle for a 10 gallon brew?

 

[KIAKillerXJ]

Biggest you can afford. Depends a lot on what gravity brews you plan to make.

I have a 25gal, always do at least 10gal. Did a 15 gal Friday, and a full 25 gallon with some extract and of course had to top off a little after boil. Those were respectively a 1.110 beer and a 1.073.

 

[AlDogWV]

I have a 16 gallon kettle and I do 10-11 gallon brews in it with no issue, and that's with a false bottom in there. Highest ever was 1.065 and it fit perfectly. If I'm doing a really high gravity brew, I typically only brew 5-6 gallon batches simply because the big beers are typically special ones.

 

[brew_ny]

I do 12.75 - 13 gallon boils in a 15.5 gallon pot without a problem

any more you have to be careful

S_M

 

[jhurt]

Bear in mind that for BIAB, you're putting your entire grain bill and entire boil volume of water in the same kettle. With a 20 gal kettle, you might be pushing the limits. I'd go 25 to be safe.

 

[brew_ny]

Bear in mind that for BIAB, you're putting your entire grain bill and entire boil volume of water in the same kettle. With a 20 gal kettle, you might be pushing the limits. I'd go 25 to be safe.

I did forget that

I use a bag in a cooler then do a full boil in a kettle

S_M

 

[wilserbrewer]

20 gallon is a nice size for 10 gallon BIAB. Unless you are looking to make some crazy high gravity 10 gallon batches, a 20 gallon should treat you well.