BrewBuilt, BE892WA, Whirlpool Kettle, T.C. x 1/2" FPT Ball Valve, 15 Gallon
Features:
- Welded 1.5" tri-clamp ports for a lifetime of leak-free use
- 304 stainless steel construction with mirror polish finish
- Tri-clamp maximizer pick up tube and whirlpool return with thermowell
- Front and back located handles with silicone grips
- Induction burner compatible
- Notched lid provides cover while not interfering with immersion chillers, hop bags, or other accessories
- Two welded T.C. couplers for a lifetime of leak free use
- Tri-clamp Whirlpool Maximizer
- Brewbuilt Whirlpool Arm w/ Thermowell
- (2) T.C. x FPT ball valves with 5/8" barbs
- AISI304 Stainless Steel construction for longevity and excellent corrosion resistance
- Stainless handles and rivets for secure lifting
- Silicone coated kettle and lid handles for heat protection
- Lid is designed to conveniently hang from a handle
- 4 mm Tri-Clad Bottom with Aluminum Core heats quickly and disperses heat evenly to prevent scorching
- 1.2:1 height to diameter ratio provides optimal evaporation rate during boiling
- Industry-First notched lid with silicone plug accommodates an immersion chiller or sparge arm
- Internally etched volume markers from top to bottom for easy filling
The BrewBuilt Whirlpool Kettle
The BrewBuilt Whirlpool Kettle features two welded tri-clamp ports, a T.C. Whirlpool Maximizer, the BrewBuilt Whirlpool Return with Thermowell, and two T.C. x FPT ball valves with oversized 5/8" barbs-ideal for using 1/2" ID silicone transfer tubing-along with all the fittings and gaskets you'll need. Handles are located at the front and back, rather than either side, saving you space when building out a horizontal system and will keep fittings pointed away from you regardless of which side you pick up the kettle from. Whirlpooling has become increasingly popular in the homebrewing community. It can bring out more hop flavor with late additions, improve the clarity of wort by creating a cone of trub that's left behind in the kettle, and greatly decrease cooling time when using an immersion chiller. Pair one of these kettles with a brew pump, and you'll be ready to whirlpool!
Designed for Brewing. Built to Last.
BrewBuilt brew kettles are made from 304 stainless steel and offer an unparalleled mix of features for the price. At the very top of the list are two welded-in place tri-clamp couplers that offer a lifetime of leak free use. As you can imagine, welding in a coupler costs more than punching a hole and using a gasketed (i.e. weld-less) fitting. Welded fittings offer a permanent connection that to us is worth every penny.
T.C. kettles were designed to keep pace with the ever-evolving world of brewing technology. Tri-clamp fittings, also known as Tri-clover, allow you to make a sanitary connection that is free of nooks and crannies for contaminants to take hold. They are much easier to break down for cleaning compared to threaded connections, and they don't require Teflon tape to make a watertight seal. T.C. fittings and accessories also give you the distinct advantage of being able to clean in place (CIP), so you don't need to break down your entire system after every brew day.
This Brew Kettle has a lot to offer...
The silicone sleeved handles on the kettle and the lid are a cool feature to protect your hands. The tri-clad bottom with a 4mm core of aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel offers even heat distribution during the boil and also makes it a perfect choice for anyone wanting to use an induction burner. The bottom coupler is also cool with 1/2" male threads on the outside and 1/2'' female threads on the inside.
Mirror Polish Finish
The mirror polish finish isn't just for making your Instagram feed pop! This extra slick finish is much easier to clean and sanitize than a standard brushed stainless kettle. Hop trub and other solids left behind after a brew day will have a hard time clinging to the interior surface and scrub away with ease.
Size Ratios and Stuff
All the BrewBuilt kettles follow the recent trend to a 1.2:1 ratio where the height is 1.2 times the diameter. This is a proven commercial ratio that has been adopted in homebrewing to achieve a more consistent 10% evaporation rate during the boil. Dimensions for a hot-liquor tank, if you are thinking brewing system down the road, are irrelevant as any ratio kettle will do.
Final Words
With welded tri-clamp fittings, mirror polish finish, a bunch of cool features, and a solid, thick 304 stainless steel core this kettle is a pretty amazing value. Remember, if you order from MoreBeer!
