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

  • Simply put this is an awesome boil pot for the money.
  • I've been using this kettle every 2 weeks for the past 2 years and it has held up beyond any...
  • Perfect for the price! Quality welds.
  • 5 stars: 12 (63%)
  • 4 stars: 7 (37%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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Mark F.
Good kettle but the volume markers are off.

Ordered this kettle 11/2024. Kettle is sturdy and durable. I liked the lower height and wider diameter compared to other kettles because it fits perfectly over two burners on my stove and the lower profile allows plenty of clearance from the kettle to my exhaust hood. The only issue is that the volume markers are stamped too low. The actual volume is at the top of the numbers and not at the line.

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Michael T.H.
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.

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Trent H.
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.

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Colbyntx C.
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.

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J P.
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!

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Mike E.
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.

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Brohops
Perfect HLT

I use this to heat up my mash and sparge water. Perfect for the price! Quality welds.

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Eric
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.

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Jonathan M.
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.

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Pete G.
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.

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Q J.
Great price but go bigger

Couldn't beat this for the price... thanks Morebeer Deal of the Day! But even for 5.5 gallon batches my preboil volumes are too big for this kettle. If possible look for at least a 10 gallon kettle. Better yet look for a 15 gallon kettle so you can make 10 gallon batches with ease.

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Kevin M.
Great Pot for the price !!

I have used this exclusively now for over a year.... Cant go wrong for the price !!! Switching to 10 gallon batches but will still use this to heat my strike water !!

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John M.
Nice versatile kettle

I use this kettle as a mash tun. The walls are thin but it definitely does the job at the right price!

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Joemo
Perfect fit for me

I've been using this kettle every 2 weeks for the past 2 years and it has held up beyond any reasonable expectation. I put this thing through some serious work over the past 2 years and it is in tip top shape today. Great value. Outfitted with a ball valve and thermometer.

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RD
Good for notive brewer

Slightly on the thin side but still durable. The threaded fittings makes this a great buy. Easy to customize I used it as my hot liquor tank in the all grain 5G setup I used. There could be potential for scorching if planning to use as wort kettle so pour gingerly if going extract on this.

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Joseph R.
good buy

I have used this kettle 3 tines now. I'm very satisfied as it is good quality and Of adequate volume for standard 5 gallon boils. I've had no trouble with scorching my wort or problems associated with uneven heating on the bottom of the pot. I will be purchasing another. Morebeers staff was also very helpful in aiding me with finding the appropriate accessories to install on ny kettle. Thank you

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Carl W.
A real bargain

This is not a heavy-walled pot but it does the job just fine. I bought a spigot and a thermometer I screwed into the threaded ports and have been very happy with this product.

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Paul
Great pot for the money!

Great pot for 5 or 6 gallon batches. Great buy especially if you find it on the deal of the day!

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Puddlethumper
Excellent buy

Very good kettle for the money. Solidly made and the fact that it comes fitted with couplers for a thermometer and ball valve makes it an especially good item for the price. My only squawk is the handle on the lid. Although the lid fits fairly well it has a tiny little lift handle that I simply can't get grip on with a potholder. If you are boiling with the lid on it can be a little touchy getting it off. I plan to epoxy a wooden knob to the handle to fix the problem for me. Aside from this small issue I am very satisfied and look forward to using this kettle for years.

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Anonymous

Does this kettle need a treatment or some type of conditioning prior to use?

MoreCoffee!

Hi Michael - All you need to do is clean the kettle prior to use. No need of special conditioning.

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Anonymous

Can the top port be threaded from the inside? It states the bottom can but no mention of the top.

MoreCoffee!

Hi Jamie yes the top port has internal threads 1/2'' FPT.

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Anonymous

Will the 24x24 mesh bag fit this kettle? Or is the 29x29 a better fit?

MoreCoffee!

Ended up finding out the 24" fits perfectly

MoreCoffee!

Hello Chris - Better to have too much than not enough.

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Anonymous

Does this kettle have tri-ply bottom?

MoreCoffee!

No it's a medium-thin stainless bottom. But it still works great. I've been using it for years.