Like many others, I've been using this pot to home brew. I was mainly focused on 5 gallon batches so I picked up the 36qt model and my only regret is not getting a large pot for larger future batches. As many have said, the steel seems a bit thin but I've found beyond appearance, it has made no difference in my brewing. It holds heat well and does not deform easily as you might be worried about. The handles are welded on and work great. They don't leak and they've been sturdy enough as I tote boiling liquid around. My feet thank Bayou Classic for not letting me down and pouring scalding liquid all over them. For the same reason, I imagine this pot would be great for those who which to do deep fries in it, though admittedly I have little experience with that.
The 36qt has been great for the smaller batches. It limits the chance of boil over and really gives you the "working room" you might feel you're missing in smaller pots. It's also still very easily cleanable as it fits fine in my sink, something many of my friends have complained about when working with their larger pots. If you think you have a bright future in brewing, I would still encourage you to get a larger pot and grow into it but don't feel like it's a bad choice to buy the smaller ones. I am very happy with my decision. If you're in the market for a stainless steel pot, for the money, it can't be beat.
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From the manufacturer
Stainless Steel Steamer Pot with Lid
Our Bayou stainless steamer pot with lid allows you to steam, boil, and brew your food. Our stockpot includes a vented lid that keeps the food warm and moist. The two riveted side handles provide excellent support for safe handling. It is ideal for making stews, soups, and gravy. The solid stainless construction ensures optimum strength and durability.
Product information
| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Brand | Bayou Classic |
| Color | Stainless |
| Capacity | 82 Quarts |
| Product Dimensions | 18.75"D x 18.75"W x 17"H |
| Item Weight | 17 Pounds |
| Coating Description | Powder Coated |
| Is Oven Safe | No |
| Manufacturer | Bayou Classic |
| Size | 82 Quarts |
| UPC | 050904010827 737946728520 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050904010827 |
| Item Weight | 17 pounds |
| ASIN | B000VXKJJ8 |
| Item model number | 1082 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #576,849 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #1,222 in Stockpots |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Leaks, leaks and more leaks
I purchased this pot since a friend of mine had one and has been using it for a while. I purchased this on May 30th and unfortunately wasn't able to use it until now (July 15th). I saw the reviews so I filled my pot a few days ago and let it sit for an hour and saw no leaks. Great I thought. Today I was going to brew my first 5 gallon batch of beer. I pulled out my burner, added 5 gallons of water to the pot and fired it up. It's a hot day out so I thought it was just condensation forming about 1.5" from the bottom because of the cool (70ish) water. After a closer look I noticed that near the bottom of the pot it was actually dripping. Then I saw another drip from a different spot. Then another spot started to drip. I turned everything off and discovered pitting all around the outside of the bottom of the pot almost like a ring about 1.5" from the bottom. It was like a strainer. So in the end, I cannot return this since I missed the return window. I will try to smear some jb weld on it to see what happens. Hopefully that will fix the leaking. If anyone has any other ideas on how to fix this, let me know. If not, I guess I am just out of $80. Live and learn? If you purchase this pot, fill it to the top and put it on your burner. Like I said above, it was fine until I added heat to it. EDIT 07-15-2013 3:57pm: Just called the customer service department. They asked that I email them a few pictures of the pitting. I received an email back within an hour stating that they were sending me a new pot via UPS and it would be in the mail today. AWESOME customer service. Had to change it to 3 stars just because of that.
