What Size Brew Pot Do I Need?
- Size matters. Consider this when selecting your brew pot or kettle. This will determine the maximum amount of wort you can boil. For most beginners, our 5 Gallon Stainless Steel Brew Pot - 20 qt will work great.
- All-grain homebrewers want to boil the full 5 or 10-gallon batch. So, our 10 Gallon or 15 Gallon Brew Pots are perfect.
- Plan for the future homebrew days and select a brew pot or kettle that’s at least 1.5 times your batch size. This will allow room for boiling.
- For a 5-gallon batch, we recommend a 10 Gallon Brew Pot. Going twice as large will give you added protection against a boil-over.
What Features Should I Look For In A Brew Pot?
- Just like our 10 Gallon Megapot, a good homebrew kettle should be constructed of heavy-duty 304 stainless steel with a tri-clad bottom made specifically for even heat distribution.
- A good brew kettle should come equipped with a lid that can conveniently hang on the kettle's riveted handles, this allows for easy storage of the lid during the brew day. I have heard my brew pot lid clang around on the ground after I set it precariously on my chair before. Now I hang the lid on my Megapot.
- The inside of the kettle should feature internal volume markers in liters and gallons.
- A good brew pot should come with a 1/2” NPT pipe coupling and that can be used as a small mash tun, hot liquor tank, boil kettle or thermometer. This 10 Gallon Megapot checks all the boxes.
Take a look at our entire Megapot collection with 2 gallon to 30 gallon Megapots, and everything in-between.
Just like our Deluxe Brew Pots, a quality homebrew kettle is an investment that will last for many years. Take the time to do your research, and select a kettle that will serve both your current and future needs. If you need help picking out a brew kettle, give our customer service a call. 512 300 2739
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