Would this work as a beginner boiling pot?

[REPO]

http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/i...nner/_/N-ntkpp/Ne-mirm/No-24/R-I4017090?Num=0


Hey guys, would this work to try doing up some extract kits? Maybe I could drill it and add a valve? Is that even really required?

 

[DanH]

That would work fine. It's better than my first boil pot. The valve isn't a requirement but it would be a convenience to have.

 

[davekippen]

I didnt see a price on that web page?

 

[Epimetheus]

That is a good size for 5 gallon extract batches. It would suit for 3 gallon all grain batches. Some people would say start with a 15 gallon pot. I think you should start with whatever fits your budget and your burner size.

 

[REPO]

Ooooohhhhhhh! I just found this one. It seems like a much better deal!

www.ontariobeerkegs.com/8_Gallon_Brew_Kettle_p/8-weldless-.htm

 

[bryanooo]

I started with a five gallon. Then got an eight. Then got a twelve. If I could have read the future I would have started with the twelve.

 

[DanH]

That's a very decent deal. You could (carefully) do a full boil in that. But it doesn't leave much room for growth.

 

[MindenMan]

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/30-quart-fry-and-boil-set/6000001844225
Looks like a decent setup for the money, I have one of those myself.
When I purchased my 10 gallon pot, I purchased it with the burner I had at the time. I should have gotten a 15 gallon pot up front, as my first full boil batch, (8+ gallons) was very difficult to get a clean hot break and not boil over at the same time. I just found a 60 qt heavy duty (3 gauge) aluminum pot for $90

 

[davekippen]

http://www.homebrewing.org/One-Weld-9-Gallon-Stainless-Steel-Pot_p_1683.html

Adventures In Homebrewing has some of the best prices on kettles that I have seen. I am not affiliated with them, but I did my my last kettle there!

 

[user 182034]

Canadian tire had 4-5 gallon for around $50

 

[REPO]

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/30-quart-fry-and-boil-set/6000001844225
Looks like a decent setup for the money, I have one of those myself.
When I purchased my 10 gallon pot, I purchased it with the burner I had at the time. I should have gotten a 15 gallon pot up front, as my first full boil batch, (8+ gallons) was very difficult to get a clean hot break and not boil over at the same time. I just found a 60 qt heavy duty (3 gauge) aluminum pot for $90

I never really thought of a turkey fryer. So what about this one then? It says it's not for deep frying. It's bigger, and it has a tap.

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/lobster-crab-and-crawfish-combo/6000061218751

 

[RM-MN]

I never really thought of a turkey fryer. So what about this one then? It says it's not for deep frying. It's bigger, and it has a tap.

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/lobster-crab-and-crawfish-combo/6000061218751

I like the size of that one if you are going to do 5 gallon batches full volume boils. I suspect that the tap is the reason it isn't for deep frying, that heat would burn the seal on the tap. You should probably protect the tap from the heat of the burner while it's on. If your place is set up so you can use the tap and you have a wort chiller to cool the wort when the boil is over that should work well but if you intend to chill by setting it in a cold water/ice bath, the tap will not be sanitized when you are ready to drain.

I use a 30 qt pot and simply pick it up and pour the wort out. Depending on your size and strength that may or may not work for you. 30 qt size is just barely enough.

 

[IvanTheTerribrew]

Like some have said, my advise is to "go big or go home" when it comes to your kettle.

Figure out what size batches you want to make and then also decide if you will do extract or AG. I originally got the king Kooker(?) turkey fryer/propane burner combo from Dome Hepot and it stated it was a 7.5 gallon pot but I hardly held 7 gallons at the rim. Next I found a keggle on craigslist and do all of my brewing on that whether it's a 10 gal batch or 5 gallon.

The only plus was that mine was a combo deal with the burner, but I still wished I had gotten a larger kettle at first.

 

[REPO]

I also found this one. It's slightly larger and its $99. BUT, there are none available at any stores within 150 miles of me!

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/aluminum-turkey-fryer-36-qt-0853230p.html#.Ut5-crJHaSM

 

[zarfus]

I use this as my BIAB all grain pot, just small enough to fit on my stove top for winter brewing:

http://www.target.com/p/imusa-32-qt-aluminum-tamale-steamer/-/A-10910892

It's aluminum, but $30 is cheap. Quality is fine IMO. Cheaper at walmart if you can find it:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/IMUSA-Tamale-and-Seafood-32-Quart-Steamer/13370045

 

[jpolidore]

OK, so hold on the pot does not have to be stainless steel? I have 2 turkey fryers in my garage right now, one still in the box. Please tell me I can use that. Thank you in advance.

 

[norsk]

Much better than my first pots. That being said, there are some nice deals on 15 gal SS pots on ebay...

 

[REPO]

OK, so hold on the pot does not have to be stainless steel? I have 2 turkey fryers in my garage right now, one still in the box. Please tell me I can use that. Thank you in advance.

From everything I have read, yes, you can use aluminum pots.

 

[Epimetheus]

OK, so hold on the pot does not have to be stainless steel? I have 2 turkey fryers in my garage right now, one still in the box. Please tell me I can use that. Thank you in advance.

Aluminum is fine. Before the first brew session, just boil water in it to create a dark oxide layer. Wort is mildly acidic and the oxide layer will protect the aluminum from pitting.

 

[REPO]

So should my large boil pot (8-10 gallon) have a valve in the bottom? Is it really required? I see pots on different sites for much cheaper that don't have a bung.

With that, maybe its cheaper to buy a weld less fitting and drill the pot myself?

Opinions?

 

[RM-MN]

So should my large boil pot (8-10 gallon) have a valve in the bottom? Is it really required? I see pots on different sites for much cheaper that don't have a bung.

With that, maybe its cheaper to buy a weld less fitting and drill the pot myself?

Opinions?

Will you have a wort chiller? If not, big pots full of boiling wort are interesting to pick up and carry to the sink or tub for chilling. They are also interesting to pour out into the fermenter unless you like to siphon. Required? No, but they could be nice. Cheaper to drill and install your own bung? Questionable whether it would save enough to be worth the chance of making a leaky pot.:rockin:

 

[REPO]

OK, so i just found this one.

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/lobster-crab-and-crawfish-combo/6000061218751

Regular $119.86, on sale locally for $50! Website says limited stock available, so hopefully I can find one. The spigot is probably crapoy, but I can upgrade it I'm sure.

 

[ptbo_mac]

I recommend going with the one from ontariobeerkegs. I picked one up a couple weeks ago along with a mash tun. 3 five gallon all grains later and I am really happy

 

[NTXBrauer]

For extract brewing, 30-32 qt will work just fine. Just keep in mind that if you believe you will ever move up to all grain, you will be limited to batch sizes around 3-4 gallons. As mentioned above, if this is in your budget and what you wish to start with, then go for it. I would get the 2nd one you posted from OBK. And having an extra 30-32 qt pot around, if you move up to a larger kettle in the future, is beneficial to be used for strike & sparge water.

 

[RM-MN]

For extract brewing, 30-32 qt will work just fine. Just keep in mind that if you believe you will ever move up to all grain, you will be limited to batch sizes around 3-4 gallons. As mentioned above, if this is in your budget and what you wish to start with, then go for it. I would get the 2nd one you posted from OBK. And having an extra 30-32 qt pot around, if you move up to a larger kettle in the future, is beneficial to be used for strike & sparge water.

Dang, someone telling me I'm doing it wrong again. I've been making all grain BIAB and getting 5.25 gallons of wort into my fermenter starting with a 30 qt pot and now I find out that I can't do that. :cross:

I will agree that a bit bigger would be nice but I've put quite a few batches through my 30 qt. It requires care in how much heat you apply when boiling so you don't boil off a huge amount and you really have to watch for boil overs at hot break.:rockin:

 

[yeahfairly]

Amazon - Brand - Update International - Stainless Steel 1.2mm thickness / 5mm tri-clad bottom and you can get them from 20 quart to 100 quart and they are by far the best prices I have seen for a 1.2 mm stainless pot with a tri-clad bottom.

 

[NTXBrauer]

Dang, someone telling me I'm doing it wrong again. I've been making all grain BIAB and getting 5.25 gallons of wort into my fermenter starting with a 30 qt pot and now I find out that I can't do that. :cross:

I will agree that a bit bigger would be nice but I've put quite a few batches through my 30 qt. It requires care in how much heat you apply when boiling so you don't boil off a huge amount and you really have to watch for boil overs at hot break.:rockin:

Not saying you are doing it wrong at all. I have a 34qt that I have used multiple times for AG, but you nailed it in your last paragraph. Close attention is required to the heat applied for the boil, and constant monitoring during the hot break. I am to the point, that I don't want to sit next to my kettle constantly keeping any eye on it with a spray bottle handy.

IMO this size pot is perfect for extract brewing, in answer to the OP. If the plan is to move to AG, then I would go bigger, or you are limited. Cheers!

 

[REPO]

Hence why I am going to pick up the one from Walmart if I can, as its 42 quart.

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/lobster-crab-and-crawfish-combo/6000061218751

 

[NTXBrauer]

Good call...and a great price for the pot, basket, thermometer and a propane burner. Jump on that!

 

[REPO]

Good call...and a great price for the pot, basket, thermometer and a propane burner. Jump on that!

Ya, hard to go wrong for $50!

 

[sljohnson]

That is a very good first pot. Having a brew pot that can hold 7.5 gallons will be a great asset as you move forward in brewing. You can do full volume 5 gallon extract brews and even some partial mashes when you get to that point. My first pot was 5 gallon, now moved to a 10 gal. You will always have a use for that pot even at the most advanced levels of home brewing. Brew on!

 

[REPO]

So with this 10 gallon pot i should be safe to do a 5 gallon all-grain batch?

Now that i got the pot purchased, now i can order my rubbermaid 10 gallon mash tun from OBK!

 

[NTXBrauer]

So with this 10 gallon pot i should be safe to do a 5 gallon all-grain batch?

Now that i got the pot purchased, now i can order my rubbermaid 10 gallon mash tun from OBK!

Absolutely! You will have a little more headroom with the 10 gallon which will help minimize boil overs. Also, you can also go a little hotter on the burner to get a full rolling boil. Cheers!

 

[Mudstrap]

Quote:
Originally Posted by NTXBrauer
Good call...and a great price for the pot, basket, thermometer and a propane burner. Jump on that!

Ya, hard to go wrong for $50!

Hi, I'm happy to find this post because I'm also planning to buy this kit at Walmart.

Have you been able to find a way to buy this kit for 50$. The deal seems to be only in store and in some Ontario Walmart.

 

[REPO]

You have to change your area to where you live. The website defaults to Ontario. I ended up picking one up in Peace River Alberta, and I think they had more in stock.

And yes, it is "in store" only, if you purchase it on line, its the full price. (which really isn't bad either)

 

[Mudstrap]

I got one for 50$ ! There was only 2 left in my area. At this price, I should have bought both of them!

 

[REPO]

Good score!

 

[Mudstrap]

It s weird because there is no tap on the pot as advertised on walmart website...

 

[REPO]

Huh? Mine has a tap.......