need a stockpot

Aluminum works fine. I won many ribbons with beers brewed in an AL pot before I got a converted keg to boil in. Just be sure not to use any harsh or abrasive cleaners on it. It will build up an oxidation layer and you don't want to scrub that off. I usually just washed with soap and water and a sponge.

--------->Denny

It's an old wive's tale...AL _will not_ impart any kind of metallic taste to your beer.

--------->Denny

If you really, really, really want SS, Sam's Club (if one is around you) usually sells a 34 qt turkey frier that's 304 SS for about $70. You get a stand, burner, regulator, and SS pot for way less than a regular 9 gallon pot from any homebrew store. It's great for 5 gallon batches.

Terry Cramer wrote:

Here's a 40 quart for $37

Denny, I came across a 21 qt stock pot tonight that was enamel coated steel or porcelain coated steel. Would you recommend that?

Rich V

Yeah, that should work fine as long as the finish isn't chipped. Once the enamel chips off, it can rust easily. But barring that, it will be fine.

-------->Denny

Use any container you want just line the vessel with polythene plastic bag.......works great and sanitized!!!

Actually, I picked one of those up not too long ago. Haven't used it to brew with yet, mostly because I haven't had too much free time to do much brewing of any kind. But one question I did have about it was in regards to the spigot that comes attached to the pot to drain the oil when using it to fry turkeys.

Can that spigot be used as is to drain the wort from the pot once the wort is cooled down to pitching temp? Or would it be better to replace it with something like an "EZ masher" or similar siphon/false bottom combo?

I'm still learning as I go (does it ever stop, really?), so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Derek

"Christian M. Restifo" wrote:

You could use the spigot at the bottom to drain off the wort to your carboy. Not a problem there. Also, if you do (or start to do) full grain brewing, it would be helpful as you could just get a false bottom for soaking your grains. Just an idea.

Joe