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- | //'' | + | ====== Brew Kettles ====== |
- | ====== Kettle Selection ====== | + | This page contains information about selecting and using brew kettles. |
- | ===== Metal Type ===== | + | |
- | See the [[equipment: | + | |
- | ===== Kettle | + | ===== Kettle |
+ | ==== Metal Type ==== | ||
+ | There are various advantages for choosing one metal over another. | ||
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+ | For metal comparison, see the [[equipment: | ||
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+ | ==== Kettle Size ==== | ||
For [[techniques: | For [[techniques: | ||
- | * For 5-gallon [[techniques: | + | |
- | * For 5-gallon [[techniques|full_boil|full boils]], 7.5 gallons is ideal | + | * For 5-gallon [[techniques:full_boil|full boils]], 7.5 gallons is ideal |
For [[techniques: | For [[techniques: | ||
- | * For 5-gallon BIAB, 15 gallon kettle is highly recommended | + | |
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+ | ===== Kettle Accessories ===== | ||
+ | ==== Valves ==== | ||
+ | Available in weldless or welded versions, valves are often attached near the bottom of the kettle to allow easy transfer of wort after the boil. A hole is drilled in the kettle and a ball valve is attached. | ||
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+ | After boiling, tubing can be connected to the valve and run to a [[equipment: | ||
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+ | Valves often have a [[equipment: | ||
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+ | The alternative to using a valve drain is simply siphoning from the top of the kettle, often assisted by a [[equipment: | ||
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+ | ==== Thermometer ==== | ||
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+ | ==== Sight Glass ==== | ||
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