We use this kettle for mashing and sparging. The thermometer and bottom drain provide greater control throughout the process. The kettle is also equipped with false bottom making it an ideal a lautertun.. Notice the customized lid to accomadate a rotary sparge arm.
This is our primary brew kettle. We are able to easily accomadate a 10 gallon batch in this kettle. Notice the 2 - 5gallon glass carboys.
Here is our sparging process. Hot water in the top bucket flows through the grain in the lautertun (middle pot) and finally flows into the brew kettle (lower pot).
Our Brew Kettle with approx. 13 gallons of wort.
Here is approx. 13 gallons of wort at a nice boil. Believe me you don't want this to boil over.
My brew partner for the past 5+ years Cheri Birch stirs the pot with our traditional wooden spoon. Notice the bottle of homebrew in Cheri's other hand!
I can't help but smile with that quantity of brew in front of me. The smell is phenomenal!
How much grain does it take to make 10 gallons of beer? About 20 pounds give or take depending on the type of beer. Here is whats left after the brewing process.
