Brew kettles

[Henning1966]

Ok guys I am on the hunt for a bigger kettle I keep seeing stainless for around 200 with shipping for 10 to 15 gallon. I can get a heavy duty aluminum 20 gallon for 85 at the local resturant supply. Here is a link to it http://tinyurl.com/2a8smc

[DannyW]

B3 has a 40qt SS kettle for $125. The same kettle with a spigot and thermometer port is $195, still less than your $200 for the plan SS kettles you've been seeing.

If you are happy with a plain, no-spigot kettle then that Al one you link to looks like a good one. I sometimes wish I had an Al 40qt kettle instead of the SS ones I have because the Al heats up so much faster and seems to use less propane.

[Bugeater]

I use aluminum pots all the time both at work (I'm a cook) and for my brewing. For most purposed I prefer aluminum over stainless because they heat quicker and more evenly. I would only use a stainless steel pot for brewing if it had a clad bottom (aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel), but then you are talking $200+ pots again. Get the aluminum.

Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company

[seanhagerty]

You should be able to find a Keg that is being disposed of at a scrap yard. Id bet you could get it for less than $40. The cutting and modifying is easier than you would think. I would go that route way before I would lay down major bucks to get a kettle. Of course I am a cheap SOB, YMMV

Sean

[johnc66]

Check out your local agri supply store. The one near me has great prices on aluminum kettles.

100qt for 95.00

http://tinyurl.com/23wx3a

[Henning1966]

John great link but that is the same price pretty much as the one I linked.That same page you linked they had my 80 qt for the same price. Bug I was hoping to hear from you. What you said was what I was thinking. Plus I can add the ball valves to the aluminum pot easier than I can a keggle. I had an offer for a cut keg but I would have shipping cost. For no shipping cost and better use of turkey fryer btu's and less work I think I am going to just get me the 80 qt aluminum pot.

[CurtE]

I almost got one of these...
Seems like a pretty good deal.

http://www.waresdirect.com/products/Restaurant-Supply/
AdmiralCraftAdcraft/Aluminum-Stock-Pot33380

Curt E.