Newb here...
I am ready to pull the trigger on my last piece of equipment for BIAB... the kettle... the main investment.
Currently scoping out 2 different kettles from OBK (hope lots of you are familiar).
Anyway, they offer a 10gal "Heavy Duty" with thermometer and 3pc ball valve for $205, but then they offer a 16gal with same hardware for $160.
I am only planning on running 5gal batches, as i already invested in standard size primary and secondary ferm's. I have a 66000btu burner, i am not too worried about getting either size to a boil.
Looking for some advise on whether i should get a thicker higher quality (but smaller) kettle, or go up to a 16gal and have the comfort of easy boils?
I plan to mash indoors on my gas cooktop to have greater control than outdoors with wind and clumsy propane regulators etc... after mash, i will mosey outside and boil with propane.
I am leaning towards the 10gal to keep things in proportion. I feel the 16 might be a bit too large to mash in, and overkill for boiling down to 6gals...
but... the price...?
Help is appreciated!
