Homebrew

[chefchris]

Shopping for my first brew pot. Knowing that I have a tendancy to jump head first into hobbies, I would rather get what I needed the first time and not have to upgrade later when I become obsessed.

Example: Get a trunk instead of a humidor.

Having said that ... what size brew pot should I purchase? I'm starting out with extracts but can definately see myself going more advanced in the future.

Something like this??? Link

[BigMacFU]

Couldn't you just check out a restaurant supply store for an 8-Gal. stainless steel pot? What does the "brewpot" part add other than price?

[nhcigarfan]

You would be better off with a superbrew pot over the economy. If you scorch your wort you're done. So the thicker bottom is a good idea.


Also, I wouldn't worry about sight glass or thermometers but a ball valve is a must.

Also their wort chillers are dam cheap. You are going to want one of those also.

[chefchris]

Ended up getting this one

Link

Can't beat that price.

[wild]

Those are nice with a spigot.

[chefchris]

Got my brew kit in today! Now I just gotta wait for my extract kits to come in ... then my brew pot.

[nhcigarfan]

Got my brew kit in today! Now I just gotta wait for my extract kits to come in ... then my brew pot.

even though the pot will hold a full boil, only boil what the kit recommends and maybe a quart more, put the rest of the water in the fridge the day before so it is really cold and then pour your wort into the bucket with the cold water in it. The quicker the beer cools down the better it will be for you.