I want to buy this pot for Christmas for my husband who wants to start home brewing, what size (36? 44? bigger?? do the home brewers here recommend?
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I bought the 44 when I began home brewing over a year ago. It has worked out perfectly. More capacity and less of a chance of boil-overs. Cheers!
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I agree w/ Danny. Sorry to get back to you so late. All I did was assemble the parts as this is weldless & I have had no problems w/ my kettle thus far. If you ever plan on doing big beers or more than 5 gallons then this is for you. I haven't done a 10 gallon batch just yet but I hope to some day. I find that this easily accommodates my needs & can last me another 25 years for all types of brewing styles & volumes. The only negative I would say is that if you don't ever plan to go more than 5 gallons then this is simply too big. That or if you planned to do a very high concentrated wort by boiling the wort over 3 hours - if you aren't going to do these things then just get an 8 gallon. I agree w/ Danny. Sorry to get back to you so late. All I did was assemble the parts as this is weldless & I have had no problems w/ my kettle thus far. If you ever plan on doing big beers or more than 5 gallons then this is for you. I haven't done a 10 gallon batch just yet but I hope to some day. I find that this easily accommodates my needs & can last me another 25 years for all types of brewing styles & volumes. The only negative I would say is that if you don't ever plan to go more than 5 gallons then this is simply too big. That or if you planned to do a very high concentrated wort by... » Read More I agree w/ Danny. Sorry to get back to you so late. All I did was assemble the parts as this is weldless & I have had no problems w/ my kettle thus far. If you ever plan on doing big beers or more than 5 gallons then this is for you. I haven't done a 10 gallon batch just yet but I hope to some day. I find that this easily accommodates my needs & can last me another 25 years for all types of brewing styles & volumes. The only negative I would say is that if you don't ever plan to go more than 5 gallons then this is simply too big. That or if you planned to do a very high concentrated wort by boiling the wort over 3 hours - if you aren't going to do these things then just get an 8 gallon. « Show Less
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Best I can tell you is that each pot holds 80 ounces of liquid. Your 16 ounce jar should fit depending on the height of the jar. The dimensions of the unit as listed in the ad are 7.1 inches x 25.6 inches x 11.8 inches. The crocks therefore are less than 11.8 inches. Measure the height of your jar and you should have a pretty good idea if it will fit.
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Per my understanding, a 3-gallon home brew ball lock keg is 8.5" x 8.5" x 17". And the internal dimension (W x D x H) of BF-313U is 12.4 x 17.13 x 26.77 in. It should fit. If you have additional questions, please contact us at 1-800-330-0388 or initiate another question. We can't reply comments.
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Hi, i am not sure what the gauge is. Its thick and stout. I used the 40 qt to brew beer and have just upgraded to the 80 qt. They are both the same gauge. The handles are riveted. Its a great pot. Very strong
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what is size of the opening of this pot? I need to order the correct strainer along with it.
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I use mine to brew beer... but a 30 quart pot should be able to cook a 20# turkey.
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Just press one of three sized circles. After a few brews of the same size it will default to that size. Then just change manually as above. This is very clear in the instruction book for the U model
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Interesting, Like Glenn, I have two that I use to brew beer with, and I love them. These stock pots are HEAVY DUTY. When they stated it's "Professional Duty" they meant it. I use them outside on turkey fryer burners and they're huge. This is not something most people would stick on their stove top. Look closely at the dimensions, it's close to 20 inches tall and 20 inches in diameter. I would assume you're preparing multiple chickens at once? I bet you could fit two turkeys in there without much effort. If it fits your space, it's an incredible stock pot!
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My first Cuisinart was a classic 7 cup - I had it for several years and gave it to a daughter when I later upgraded to a 11 cup model. It was nice, but really too large. My latest/current Cuisinart is a 7-cup and the size is perfect for me. I have several disks and use it all the time. However, if you like to create breads or pizza crusts I would say go for the 9-cup model, but for general home kitchen usage the 7 cup processor works best for me.
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A gigantic brew pot (to hold 5 gallons, so something bigger than 5 gallons to deal with the boilover)... it needs to be clean (no burnt scraps or chips from the bottom that could get into the brew, I recommend steel), big wooden stir paddle during boiling. Depending on how much time you have... if you have to perform a quick cooldown after brewing, you'll need ice. I would also recommend another airlock because the one that comes with the kit is fragile and breaks easily. Sterility is very important for all the equipment!
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You should have a 4 or 5 gallon pot designated for brewing only. Another essential would be a brewing starter kit which includes a fermentation bucket, bottling bucket, and auto siphon.
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There is nothing to 'set up', it is a matter of following instructions. This kit provides you with MOST of the TOOLS to brew and bottle a 5-6 gallon batch of home brew. You will also need to buy a 'recipe kit' that contains the ingredients (malt, grain, hops, etc) for the beer, a brew pot (30 to 32 quart) to boil your wort, bottles (60 12 oz) and bottle caps (144). I would also suggest buying a long handled stainless steel spoon for stirring the wort in the brew pot. If you have never brewed your own beer before, you should look up some recipes and tips for first time brewers, there is lots of info on the web. Everything begins with a recipe, set aside several hours, gather all of the ingredients, read the recipe instructions and start brewing. While brewing your first batch make sure you get some of your favorite beer so you can sip while you brew, after you have brewed a batch or two, you will likely be sipping your own brew as you are brewing your next batch. Remember 3 things, keep everything clean (sterile), read and follow all the instructions, and most of all have fun. I will be happy to answer any other questions and help you brew your own beer.
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Hello, B. Hetland. The size pressure cooker you choose should depend on how you intend using it. When I purchased my first pressure cooker I also was looking at the 6 & 8 qt. After researching, I decided on the 8qt, and was very pleased with the decision. You see, the qt capacity is to the brim of the pressure pan. However, it should not be filled past 2/3 full--and with some foods, not past 1/2 full, this means that in an 8qt cooker, the most you can put into it will be less than 6 quarts for the 2/3 full and, and for the 1/2 full rule, only 4 qts. I like to cook in large batches, so about 6 months ago I decided to also get a 10qt [Fagor]. Pressure cookers are extremely versatile appliances. In addition to cooking under pressure, they can also be used as regular saucepans, replacing other cookware. If you really get into using it frequently, and for its many applications, the larger 8qt size will give you more options, because it will accomodate a greater variety of inserts. Here is one that I have found extremely useful: Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel Dessert Maker Insert. This is also available brand new at eBay for a very reasonable price. I understand your concern for space limitations, and while the 8qt does have a larger footprint, I think you will be happy with that choice in the long run. I too have limited space in my kitchen, I managed to make room for 3 pressure cookers [6, 8 & 10 qt]. Because these are the pans I use most often, one is always "on display" on the cooktop. I also have a 4qt Presto, which I recently put with our camping gear. Because you are new to pressure cooking, you will probably be looking for useful information on how to get the most from your new pressure cooker. I recommend this cookbook: Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes The author also has a website with discussion forums www.missvickie.com
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Hey Scott, this keg is a perfect fit for Mr. Beer batches. In fact, even though I have moved on to all-grain and other extract brews, my main fermenters are still my Mr. Beer LBK's. Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
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No idea I'm a chef and homebrewer it's great but almost to big if your just going to brew 5 gallons at a time if so go with 8 gallon
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They have two models: a 16 and a 32 oz size. the 32 oz brewer should be over here: http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-ingenuiTEA-Iced-Teapot/dp/B000RJDX3K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1408281689&sr=8-3&keywords=adagio+tea+brewer