This Kettle has a lot to offer…
Some other features we dig include the internal volume markers from the bottom to the top – so handy for instant reads.  The silicone sleeved handles on the kettle and the lid are a cool feature to protect your hands. The tri-clad bottom with a 4mm core of aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel offers even heat distribution during the boil and also makes it a perfect choice for anyone wanting to use an induction burner.  The bottom coupler is also cool with 1/2″ male threads on the outside and 1/2” female threads on the inside.  Those internal threads are so handy…  you can easily install a pick up tube, stainless quick disconnects, a kettle screen, or any other fitting that features 1/2″ MPT threads.

Beefy 304 Stainless
These kettles are made from 304 grade stainless.  That means you will have less corrosion issues than with a kettle made from lower grade 201 type stainless. We put these kettles through a corrosive salt water test in the MoreBeer! shop and they passed with flying colors. We also made sure the rivets and riveted handles were also made of stainless steel for a long term, trouble free life.  The 10 and 15 gallon size are made from 1.0mm thick stainless steel. The 22 and 30 gallon size are made with 1.2mm stainless – that’s pretty thick stuff – and you will know it when you pick one up. The included ball valve is a two piece design that allows for easy cleaning (we prefer these over 3 piece for ease of assembly) and is also made from 304 stainless.

Size Ratios and stuff
All the Brewbuilt kettles follow the recent trend to a 1.2:1 ratio where the height is 1.2 times the diameter. This is a proven commercial ratio that has been adopted in homebrewing to achieve a more consistent 10% evaporation rate during the boil.  We do like this ratio for boiling. For Mashing we would prefer a little bit shallower but that is a small compromise. Dimensions for a hot-liquor tank, if you are thinking brewing system down the road, are irrelevant as any ratio kettle will do.

Final Words
With welded fittings, a bunch of cool features, and a solid, thick 304 stainless steel core this kettle is a pretty amazing value. There are a host of accessories that will be available soon including a trick false bottom for mashing, a whirlpool arm for recirculating, and more. Remember,  if you order from MoreBeer! we ship free anywhere in the continental USA!

Features List at a Glance

• Two welded couplers for a lifetime of leak free use
• Notched lid with silicone plug for flexibility
• 304 Stainless construction for longevity
• 1.0mm (10,15 gal) or 1.2mm (22,30 gal) thick side walls resists denting
• 4mm Tri-Clad Aluminum bottom sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel for no scorching
• 1/2″ FPT internal threads for attaching various kettle fittings
• Internally etched volume markers from top to bottom for easy reading
• Silicone coated handles for heat protection
• 1.2:1 Ratio is optimal for boiling evaporation rate
• Two piece, 304 stainless ball-valve for easy cleaning
• Lid is designed to conveniently hang from a handle
• Stainless handles with stainless rivets for secure lifting
• 1/2″ MPT stainless plug and teflon tape included for thermometer port
• 18.9″ Height x 15.75″ Ø