For all aspiring brew masters, a good brew kettle is essential. You may need one for crafting your own home-made brew to share with friends and family. Or you may simply need one for large batch cooking.
But whatever your reasons may be, we wanted to provide you with a little assistance. Below you will find our list of the best 10 gallon brew kettles along with some helpful consumer tips for choosing the right one for your needs.
Bayou Classic Steel Bayou Stainless Brew Kettle
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
Our first item can be used as a 10 gallon brew pot. Of course, it can hold up to 10 gallon of food or your favorite brew which equals 40 quarts. The inner liner has a helpful measuring guide so you can fill your ingredients as needed.
This is a stainless steel 10 gallon pot which is ideal for both cooking and brewing because stainless steel can be easily sanitized. This 10 gallon stainless steel brew kettle comes with a lid with a handle and riveted handles on the sides of the pot.
GasOne 10 Gallon Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle Pot
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
This is pretty much every brew master’s starting kit. This is a 10 gallon stainless steel brew pot with internal measuring marks, a built-in thermometer so you can keep a close eye on internal temperature and it comes with a ball and valve spigot for on-the-spot testing and sampling.
You even get a roll of sealing tape for when you need to enclose your brew with an airtight seal. Of course, the kit comes with a matching stainless steel lid which features a sturdy handle as do the sides of the pot itself.
CONCORD Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle
Editors’ Choice: 4.7 out of 5.0 stars
This ten gallon stainless steel pot is similar to the last one on our list save for a few quality of life upgrades. First of all, the accessories it comes with (thermometer and spigot valve) are all made from sanitary stainless steel.
Secondly, you can hang the lid on the side of the pot. The pot is pre-drilled and comes ready for easy assembly right out of the box. And there are no welded joints or handles so you can remove everything for deep cleaning and sanitizing.
GasOne Stainless Steel Brew Kettle
Editors’ Choice: 4.7 out of 5.0 stars
This is another offering from GasOne and it is a serious pot for serious brewers. While it can be used for cooking crawfish, gumbo and virtually any kind of soup, it comes with all the accessories one would need to craft a home brew.
For instance, you get a roll of sealing tape, a ball and valve spigot, a thermometer, a set of O rings, a mini wrench and even a bazooka screen. This pot also features a false bottom for easy and complete dumping.
BREWSIE Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle
Editors’ Choice: 4.6 out of 5.0 stars
The big selling point with this Brewsie model is that it features a dual filtration screen to help improve the taste of your home brews. There is also a bazooka screen and a false bottom for when you need to evacuate the pot.
The kettle itself is made from polished stainless steel and is 14 inches wide and 16 inches tall. The set comes with a lid, o rings, thermometer and ball and valve spigot.
Anvil – ANVktle10g Brew Kettle
Editors’ Choice: 4.6 out of 5.0 stars
None of the items on our list thus far have been induction-safe. In fact, most brew pots in general are not built to be used on induction ranges – but this one is. The bottom is made of tri-ply aluminum so it can be used on induction ranges.
This pot comes with a thermometer and ball and valve spigot and is made of 18 gauge stainless steel. The liner also features measurement marks for convenient mixing.
GasOne ST-40 Gas One Stainless Steel Stock 10 Gallon
Editors’ Choice: 4.5 out of 5.0 stars
GasOne rounds out our list – but this time with a much more affordable model. If you are looking to brew on a budget, this pot still delivers the quality and features you need at a much more palatable price.
This pot is made from commercial grade stainless steel and includes a steaming rack so you can also use it for making your favorite foods.
10 Gallon Brew Kettle Buying Guide
Now you have taken a look at the best 10 gallon brew kettles, here are some general tips for choosing the right one for your needs.
Induction Safe Design
Just because stainless steel is durable doesn’t mean you will be able to use it on your induction range. Usually only aluminum bottom kettles can be used on induction ranges.
Welded Handles
The brewing community is split on this one. While welded handles are preferable if you don’t want to chance any leaking, they can’t be removed for deep cleaning. We think welded handles are better in general since the handles won’t effect the taste of your brew but this one is still up for debate.
Stainless Steel Accessories
in general, you want to keep your entire rig stainless steel because stainless steel can be fully sanitized. So try to go for a set that includes all stainless steel spigots and thermometers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How big of a brew kettle do I need?
A: The general rule of thumb is that you need a brew kettle that is twice as large as your batch size.
Q: Do I need to sanitize my brew kettle?
A: Boiling wart and temperature should kill any bacteria present in the pot. But it’s still a smart idea to deep clean your pot before every brew.
Q: Can you brew beer in an aluminum kettle?
A: Yes. Despite the popular misconception that aluminum will impart a metallic taste to your beer, aluminum kettles can be used to brew beer.
Some Final Advice
Brewing your own beer can be a fun and rewarding hobby. But don’t forget that most brew kettles can be used for a wide array of cooking too. In fact, the items on our list of the best 10 gallon brew kettles are great for both brewing and cooking.
Just remember that a bit of deep cleaning is in order before you switch uses. So if you are looking for a solid, versatile 10 gallon brew pot, be sure to start your shopping with the items on our list!