FliegendeWolf 0 #1 November 29, 2003 A little late notice, but I was at Target today, and I found a Turkey Fryer on sale for $30. I'm told they are also sold at Meijer. I think the sale is ending today, so you might want to check it out. The turkey fryer includes a 30 Qt stainless steel pot with a spigot and a propane burner. Makes for a pretty cheap brewpot, I think!A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #2 November 29, 2003 Nice! Did it come with the burner too, or just the SS pot? That's a great deal on the pot. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #3 November 29, 2003 No, it came with the burner! All I need to do is hook it up to a propane tank and it's good to go! Gentlemen, with this purchase I will now be joining the ranks of all-grain brewers. I can't wait!!A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #4 November 30, 2003 About halfway to a still. Lets make the hard stuff. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #5 November 30, 2003 That's exactly what I use! the turkey fryer thing from Loews. Only problem is: 30 quarts=7.5 gallons= right up to the rim of the pot. So if you're doing all-grain brewing & have a lot of wort, be careful when it starts to boil. I've done 3 all grain brews so far. I've converted a 5 gallon cooler into a mash tun. works great! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weekendwonder 0 #6 November 30, 2003 You sure it's a stainless steel pot? All the turkey fryer/pot kits I've seen are aluminum. Took a quick peek at http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/ref=sr_bx_1/602-2292119-5626227?url=index%3Dtarget&field-keywords=turkey+pots (target.com), and all the ones they showed as being available were all aluminum as well. Didn't see the $30 special advertised, but just wondering... Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #7 November 30, 2003 I've seen quite a few turkey kits with SS kettles. But, as Speedy mentioned, that 30qt kettle may be a tad on the small side for 5 gallon all grain batches. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbob 0 #8 November 30, 2003 QuoteNo, it came with the burner! All I need to do is hook it up to a propane tank and it's good to go! Gentlemen, with this purchase I will now be joining the ranks of all-grain brewers. I can't wait!! What are you using for a HLT and MLT. I use a converted 15.5 gal kegs as a brew pot, and 2 10 gal coolers. 1 cooloer is a converted Igloo Ice Cube which I use as a HLT, the other is a Rubbermaid 10 gal with false bottom and ball valve which is my MLT. Next year I'm rebuilding my sculpture and replacing the cooler that I use for HLT with another keg and burner so I can regulate the sparge water better and not have to pump it. Am getting ready to brew a 10 gal batch of Arrogant Bastard using the clone recipe from Homebrew Adventures. Blue skies and cold homebrew!!Who Dares Wins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #9 December 1, 2003 QuoteSo if you're doing all-grain brewing & have a lot of wort, be careful when it starts to boil. Well, I was making my extract brews in a 16 qt pot and was able to fill it right to the top a few times without the dreaded boilover, so I think I'll be okay. This raises another question. When making a 5 gal batch, how much water do you start with to account for what will evaporate over the course of the boil?A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbob 0 #10 December 1, 2003 Using the Boil Off calculator in BeerSmith software it shows that 5.75 gals will boil down to 5.01 in a 60 min boil.Who Dares Wins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swoopyswoop 0 #11 December 2, 2003 Hey you should hook up with the anvil, he makes a killer homebrew I hear, seems to be very knowledgable in that area he may be interested in this thread as well. "when I die, I want to go like my grandfather while im sleeping, not like the passengers riding in the car with me Swoopster A.S.S. #6 Future T.S.S holder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #12 December 2, 2003 Really? I didn't think that heartless conservatives could make good beer. A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #13 December 6, 2003 QuoteThis raises another question. When making a 5 gal batch, how much water do you start with to account for what will evaporate over the course of the boil? There's also another factor to consider when doing all-grain brewing: Some of the water will be absorbed by the grains. I made a 5 gallon batch of English Bitter, using a total of about 9 pounds of grain ( 8 pounds of base malt, one pound of crystal malt). And I found that I used about 6.5 gallons of water total to start with. So about 3/4 to 1 gallon was absorbed by the grains, and about 1/2 to 3/4 gallon was evaporated in the boil, leaving me with almost exactly 5 gallons at the end. You steep the grains (mash) in about 3 gallons of water for an hour, then you drain it off & sparge the grains with the rest of the water. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #14 December 6, 2003 QuoteAbout halfway to a still. Lets make the hard stuff thats way easy to doit takes some time plus it smells like.. but it works Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
