8 Gal Beer Brewing Kettle w/ Valve & Thermometer


8 Gal Beer Brewing Kettle w/ Valve & Thermometer by Home Brew Stuff

          Features:
  • 8 Gallon/32 Quart Capacity
  • Extra thick!! 1.2 mm thick sidewall and a 3mm thick bottom
  • 3" weldless thermometer All SS
  • All fittings are 1/2" threads with SS weldless bulkheads

Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Kettle 8 gallon size is perfect for full wort boil on 5 gallon batches! These Heavy Duty stainless steel kettles are thick, hearty, and ready to stand up to years of abuse. Each kettle has two handles, a lid, and a re-enforced triple layer bottom. A 1mm aluminum plate between two 1.2mm stainless ones, provides for even heat distribution which can reduce the amount of scorching you may encounter, food-grade stainless steel is the only metal in contact with your wort. Kettle features weldless bulkhead fittings with high temp silicone gaskets, Stainless steel ball valve, 3" thermometer All SS, stay cool handles and lid. Read more...

20 Qt Brew Pot


20 Qt Brew Pot by Monster Brew Home Brewing Supplies

          Features:
  • PERFECT FOR HOME BREW
  • Hammered and Stamped into Shape Not Two Pieces Welded Together
  • Hammering and Stamping May Cause Small Dings but Increases Strength

This 20 quart brew pot from Polar Ware is the perfect size for use with our ingredient kits. Constructed with quality stainless steel it is suitable for stove top or propane burner use. Read more...

Bayou Classic 3066A 30-Quart Outdoor Turkey Fryer Kit


Bayou Classic 3066A 30-Quart Outdoor Turkey Fryer Kit by Bayou Classic

List Price: $79.00
          Features:
  • Vented lid; 12-inch stainless thermometer; 1-ounce seasoning injector
  • Aluminum and cast-iron construction for high-quality performance; 10-PSI regulator
  • Measures approximately 33 by 16 by 16 inches fully assembled
  • Turkey fryer kit; includes 30-quart stockpot and outdoor gas stove

The Bayou Classic Outdoor Cooking System is the essential item needed when entertaining outdoors! The 30-Quart Stockpot was specifically designed for frying whole turkeys. The tall, narrow patented design requires less cooking oil than a standard stockpot. The perforated raised poultry rack allows the cooking oil to circulate evenly when frying, preventing the bottom from scorching. The grab hook provides a way to safely insert and remove poultry from hot cooking oil. The 12" Stainless Steel Deep Fry Thermometer is perfect for maintaining a constant temperature of cooking oil when frying. Read more...

Specifically designed for frying whole turkeys, this 30-quart outdoor stockpot circulates oil for even cooking temperatures and tender, juicy meats. The kit includes a 12-inch stainless-steel, deep-fry thermometer for consistent temperatures. A perforated poultry rack with a grab hook makes it easy to safely insert and remove turkey. A gas burner with cast-iron reversible grate provides exceptional cooking performance, while solid legs ensure optimal stability. Constructed from commercial-grade aluminum and cast iron, the fryer kit offers commercial-grade cooking performance with lightweight portability. The tall, narrow design consumes less cooking oil than standard stockpots. Perfect for camping, RVs, tailgating, backyard cooking, or for simplifying Thanksgiving, the kit also includes a 10-PSI regulator, a vented lid, and a 1-ounce seasoning injector. The pot measures stands 18-1/2 inches tall and 14-1/2 inches wide, and is heated by a 16-inch burner. --Brian Olson Read more...

5 Gallon Stainless Steel Stock Pot with Lid


5 Gallon Stainless Steel Stock Pot with Lid by

          Features:
  • 5 Gallons
  • Durable Handles
  • High Quality Stainless Steel

5-gallon stainless steel kettle with lid. This is the perfect size for brewing beer or wine. This item ships via FedEx. Please no PO Boxes. The stainless in this keg conducts heat quickly to speed up your boil time. These stainless steel stock pots are made by hammering and stamping into shape from a single sheet of stainless rather than two pieces of stainless welded together. This makes them stronger and more durable! At the same time, there may be a few small dings on the stock pot due to the stamping processes. The benefit of strength and durability far out ways any minor dings. Be sure to see the other products offered by Learn to Brew. Read more...

Thorny issue of women and beer

04.07.11

It's an issue which divides people and tends to generate strong feelings. The subject: women and beer.

For the past 15 years, in addition to writing about beer, my work has included presenting beer tastings in supermarkets and liquor stores. In that time I've met innumerable women who have declined my offer of a tasting with the reply, "No thanks, I don't like beer", or "Thanks, but I don't drink beer". As someone who loves beer for its diversity of flavours and styles, I find that very sad, but entirely understandable.

When it comes to the female drinker, beer fails to appeal for so many reasons.

Source: Stuff.co.nz

Grain Brewing or Extract Brewing - Beer Wine Making Kits

by Mr Wine

People who read on the production of home-made beer may get tipsy over terms, definitions and distinctions between all grain brewing , extract brewing and fermenting beer at home. The fact is that there really is no distinction between the three.

All grain brewing produces the extracts used in extract brewing, and fermenting beer at home picks up the process from after the extract has been mixed with more water and is ready to be fermented.

All grain brewing is how it all starts

In practical terms, both extract...

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