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Brewmaster 8.5 Gallon Brew Kettle | Stainless Steel | Two Welded Couplers | Ball Valve Included | Silicone Handle Grips | Volume Markers
BE303

Brewmaster 8.5 Gallon Brew Kettle | Stainless Steel | Two Welded Couplers | Ball Valve Included | Silicone Handle Grips | Volume Markers

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Description

If you’re searching for a fully featured brew kettle but don't want to break the bank, the Brewmaster 8.5 Gallon Stainless Brew Kettle will certainly do the trick. Made of 100 percent stainless steel and available for a truly amazing price, this reliable brew kettle is perfect for first-time brewers and experienced home brewers alike. Two ½-inch couplers are welded to the side of the kettle, and the bottom coupler can even be threaded on the inside of the kettle to use with a diverter or a kettle tube screen.  These kettles are upgraded with Silicone Grip Handles and Stamped volume markers on the inside, making brew day that much easier.

Add an AG405 (domed false bottom) to this stainless brew kettle and you can even use it as a mash tun. Includes a ball valve and a threaded adpator to 3/8" barb for easily attaching transfer tubing. Also included is a thread 1/2" plug for the thermometer port. Thermometer is not included and can be added at any time.  

Features:

  • 8.5 Gallon Stainless Steel Brewmaster Brewing Kettle
  • Two Welded 1/2" Full Couplers allow for internal and external attachments
  • Stainless 1/2" Full Port Ball Valve & nipple included for bottom Coupler
  • Stainless 1/2" Plug included for top coupler
  • Stamped Volume Markers
  • Silicone Handle Grips
  • Internal Threading allows for conversion to Mash Tun or addition of whole hop filters
  • Internal Dimensions: 13.75" Tall x 13.75" Ø
  • 1 mm thick walls
  • Made from 201 Stainless Steel


Approximate Internal Dimensions 13.75" tall 13.75" wide.  

This item does not work with induction burners

A ball valve, nipple, and plug are included for the welded couplers.  A thermometer, false bottom, or kettle screen can be added separately

 

Item # BE303
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Availability West - In Stock
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Weight 12 LBS
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Does this kettle have tri-ply bottom?
Michael C on Jul 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, it's a medium-thin stainless bottom. But it still works great. I've been using it for years.
Will the 24x24 mesh bag fit this kettle? Or is the 29x29 a better fit?
Chris B on Feb 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hello Chris - Better to have too much than not enough.
Does this kettle need a treatment or some type of conditioning prior to use?
Michael C on Apr 11, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Hi Michael - All you need to do is clean the kettle prior to use. No need of special conditioning.
Can the top port be threaded from the inside? It states the bottom can but no mention of the top.
jamie kopf on Feb 18, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Hi Jamie, yes the top port has internal threads 1/2'' FPT.
Reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5
Can't hardly Read the Stamped Volume Markers
I really like the boil pot my wife got me for Christmas. I am able to brew 5 gal. batches now all in one pot. The handles are heat and slip resistant, which really helps when moving boiling wort. The only issue I have is that I can hardly see the volume markers (which is one of the main reasons I wanted the pot in the first place). The stamping is not clear like the photo on the web page and is very hard to read wile boiling wort.
February 19, 2022
Rated 2 out of 5
Very happy at first, cracked/fractured in under a year
Thought I heard something the last few times I was brewing but a water check confirmed, small crack along the weld line and another 1" up from the base.

Would not purchase again based on the thinness of the material. Will see how the limited warranty goes.
September 25, 2020
Response from MoreFlavor
We are so sorry to hear about your bad experience with the kettle. You are still within our return policy and warranty window for a damaged product. Please go to our website, scroll to the bottom of the page, and use the Return an Item form and we will set you up. Cheers!
October 19, 2020
Malcolm l
Rated 5 out of 5
Great upgrade for the 5-gallon homebrewer
This was the kettle I bought as an upgrade to BIAB brewing from extract brewing. I have been very satisfied with it, as I can do full-boil 5-gallon batches with room to spare. My only criticism is the lid is pretty thin (a non-issue), the bottom is not tri-clad (non-issue for me), and it doesn't hold heat very well during a mash. I use towels to help hold the heat in, and put the stovetop on low heat to compensate. I have it dialed in now, just takes some getting used to. All in all, I'm very happy with it.
April 23, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5
All you need when heating with gas!
I’ve been using this pot for over a year now I’m really like it. I mostly brew 5 gallon batches. Some of my pre-boil volumes are 7.24 gallons. I haven’t had a boil over yet although I am with it like a hawk as I’m approaching boil. I brew a couple batches a month and it seems to be holding up just fine. I added a nice thermometer with the money I saved. I only brew on gas so the bottom works fine for me. Are there better pots on the market? Sure but this one does everything I need it to do at a reasonable price. I typically batch sparge so I’m heating 3 different batches of water and the boil. Overall it’s a sturdy, nice pot.
August 20, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome boil pot.
Simply put this is an awesome boil pot for the money. I have a heavier duty one I've used for years and wanted a second one for brewing double batches. After using this one I'll be using it as my primary boil pot and if I purchase another it will be this one. Very well made for the money and quite convenient with the liquid level markings etched into the pot. Simply add a thermometer and your ready to Go! You'll love it!
August 7, 2017
Rated 4 out of 5
Good price, doesn't keep heat as well
I have 15 gallon heavy duty kettles for mash/boil and use this as my hot liquor tank. I do lose more temperature in this compare to something that cost much more and is worth it. But if gets the job done.
May 31, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect HLT
I use this to heat up my mash and sparge water. Perfect for the price! Quality welds.
May 26, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5
Great value for a stainless kettle with welded couplings
This brew kettle does the job just as well as one costing 3x as much. Welded connections are much more reliable and easy to clean compared to weldless bulkheads. Get this one and put the money you save into a high quality ball valve and thermometer. Or even use a 1/2" MPT to Tri-Clover fitting to build an impressive looking set-up.
May 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5
awesome for the price!
awesome kettle for the price and perfect size for all 5 gallon batches w/out any spill overs (though some close calls). my preboil volumes are about 6.5gal.

if you don't want to spend $300+ for a blichmann kettle, get this one and buy the add-ons. note, though, that you'll have to use a custom made measuring stick to know the water volume inside (being there there is no spot for a sight glass).

the proportions are much better than my old kettle and this one gets to a boil and maintains heat pretty well.
May 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5
Great starter brew pot
I started brewing with this pot and for the price it does a good job. I have since bought a better brew pot and bought a false bottom. This is the pot I now use for steeping my all grain kits. Works great with the false bottom.
May 4, 2014