moreb33rplz
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I know there are a lot of threads about this already but...whatever.
I've been brewing for 15 years and am looking to retire my much loved cheapo 10 gallon amazon pot. I've always done 5 gallon batches, brew outside on propane, BIAB w/ pulley, immersion chiller, then an auto-siphon to rack cool wort into fermentor (I don't have a valve on my kettle). I'd like a new kettle with a valve, big enough to sometimes do low gravity 9 gallon batches, very sturdy handles, and I intend to use it for 10 years. My questions are:
- 15 or 20 gallons?
- One port or two? I BIAB so I assume a thermometer would get in the way and am leaning towards only one port
- Ball valve or Butterfly? I'm willing to pay $50 more if it means I don't have to disassemble a valve every brew day but not sure that's how it works
- Welded or weldless?
I've been looking at the usual suspects: SS Brewtech, Brewbuilt, Spike+. Currently leaning towards a 15 gallon Brewbuilt with TC and Butterfly valve for $380.
I've been brewing for 15 years and am looking to retire my much loved cheapo 10 gallon amazon pot. I've always done 5 gallon batches, brew outside on propane, BIAB w/ pulley, immersion chiller, then an auto-siphon to rack cool wort into fermentor (I don't have a valve on my kettle). I'd like a new kettle with a valve, big enough to sometimes do low gravity 9 gallon batches, very sturdy handles, and I intend to use it for 10 years. My questions are:
- 15 or 20 gallons?
- One port or two? I BIAB so I assume a thermometer would get in the way and am leaning towards only one port
- Ball valve or Butterfly? I'm willing to pay $50 more if it means I don't have to disassemble a valve every brew day but not sure that's how it works
- Welded or weldless?
I've been looking at the usual suspects: SS Brewtech, Brewbuilt, Spike+. Currently leaning towards a 15 gallon Brewbuilt with TC and Butterfly valve for $380.