WTB - 10 gal brew pot

[ekjohns]

looking for a 10 gal SS brew pot. Would prefer to have the shape of polarware. Does not need to have holes drilled or attachments but will pay extra if they do

 

[SD-SLIM]

Here are the best deals I know about for new pot's: http://www.homebrewing.org/Brew-Pots_c_79.html

 

[solavirtus]

This is my LHBS website, and I can attest to the quality of both the 9 gallon SS pots and the keggles they sell there. Both are great! I have one of the SS pots, and several buddies have keggles bought from there. Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in if you are considering buying from them.

 

[uncleben113]

Wow those are great deals! I'll definitely be buying one of those pots.

Can anyone tell which one of these would be better for 5 gal all grain batches?
The bayou classic seems nicer and sturdier but it was originally cheaper than the other so is there something I'm missing in the other?

Bayou Classic 9 Gal Pot
http://www.homebrewing.org/9-Gallon-Stainless-Steel-Brew-Pot_p_274.html

One Weld 9 Gal Pot
http://www.homebrewing.org/ONE-WELD-9-Gallon-Stainless-Steel-pot-PRE-ORDER_p_1683.html

 

[uncleben113]

Maybe the price difference is due to the welded on coupling of the other?

 

[solavirtus]

The One Weld obviously has one welded coupling in it, and the Bayou classic one doesn't. Also, the One Weld is slightly less than 9 gallons total volume, so that might matter to you as well.

 

[SD-SLIM]

Just my $0.02....Uncleben I would go with the one weld....lifting that much water is a pain in the rear!

 

[uncleben113]

The One Weld obviously has one welded coupling in it, and the Bayou classic one doesn't. Also, the One Weld is slightly less than 9 gallons total volume, so that might matter to you as well.

That doesn't really bother me. I'm mostly interested in the quality and efficiency of the pots. It looks like the BC to me.

Just my $0.02....Uncleben I would go with the one weld....lifting that much water is a pain in the rear!

It does suck to lift that much water. I'm using a friend's 15 gal pot currently and it is definitely a pain to lift.

If I bought the Bayou Classic though, I would drill a couple holes in it for a sight glass and ball valve so I guess I'm going to have to drill another hole anyway on the welded one.

 

[Jaysus]

A good buddy of mine uses that BC pot - it is a champ! I would reccomend it.

Of course, I would also recommend getting one with a valve already welded on it But if you are comfortable with that, go for the BC - I am sure you'll love it.

 

[uncleben113]

A good buddy of mine uses that BC pot - it is a champ! I would reccomend it.

Of course, I would also recommend getting one with a valve already welded on it But if you are comfortable with that, go for the BC - I am sure you'll love it.

I don't think I'm ready for welding quite yet but I do have a SS bulkhead I bought a while back.

 

[ekjohns]

i thought the BC were thin POS?

 

[SD-SLIM]

i thought the BC were thin POS?

No...BC's are not thin, just made of aluminum.

 

[calsker]

The SS BCs are 20 gauge 304 stainless. Check out bayouclassicdirect.com

 

[evanlee19]

is it necessary to have a thermometer in the brew kettle. i have no intention to mash in it. i will use a separate mash tun. also i have a stainless thermometer that clips on to the side and clips on the side. just curious if i need the 2nd weld and have to pay for the thermometer.

 

[solavirtus]

It's probably most useful for mashing, but also for other things. For example, heating water to use for strike/infusions. Not having to pull out thermometer constantly and check might be a pain to some.

 

[BWN]

I bought the 9 gallon pot with one weld. Its not a bad kettle for the price. I plan on upgrading to a 15 gallon sometime and will use the 9 gallon for a HLT.