CONCORD Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle Stock Pot (Weldless Fittings) (30 QT/ 7.5 Gal)

Excellent product. I use mine for maple syrup making. I would buy again in fact I have.

Use it to settle maple syrup to filter works great

We got this to finish maple syrup. Live it. High quality, American made. Heavy. Got the propane cooker recommended. Also very heavy, high quality.

The Good:My kettle showed up well packaged with bubble wrap and dent free. All the parts were there. It was exactly as pictured.This is a high quality pot. Heavy gauge and the handles are firmly riveted in place. The lid fits well and has a handle which is welded on nicely. The kettle really shines. It has "60 QT" etched on the side. The top edge of the kettle is rolled as is the edge of the cover making a nice smooth surface. Adds some rigidity as well. The lid hangs nicely from the handles. They are obviously made for this function. The holes are nicely finished no burrs or rough spots. I compared the thermometer to my glass stick thermometer. It was spot on out of the box. I have one of the same thermometers for my mash tun. That one came about four degrees off but they both have an adjuster on the back for calibrationObservation:The kettle holds 16 gallons to the edge. 15 gallons leaves 1.25" to spare.Edit: I carefully measured the volume this weekend so I could etch volume markers. The kettle holds 15 gallons exactly to the edge. I must have had too many home brews the first time.The drain hole height will leave a gallon of liquid in the bottom of the kettle.It takes 6 gallons to cover the thermometer probe. That's O.K with me since I will be using it to measure the temperature of strike water and hot liquor.The Thermometer probe sticks 2.75 inches inside the kettle. I suppose this would accommodate the addition of a sight gauge however, it may be annoying to those doing brew in a bag. My other thermometer has a shorter probe. Although I don't do brew in a bag I may swap it out if it becomes annoying when stirring or using my wort chiller.The Not perfect (but still OK):The instructions say to wrap around nine wraps of supplied Teflon tape around the coupler threads before inserting the couplers through the holes in the kettle. I found that the tolerance of the holes to the coupler made it nearly impossible to get the coupler through the hole without damaging the tape. I struggled a couple of times and still had a leak. I solved the problem by applying my aquarium hobby experience with bulkheads. A PVC bulkhead has a flat flange for the gasket to sit against. The flange is part of the coupler assembly and serves the same function as the outside washer supplied by Concord. The problem with the washer is that it is NOT sealed to the coupler so leaks can develop around the inside of the washer. The solution is to use a little bead of RTV silicon to stick the outside face of the washer to the coupler. This sealed it up nicely without all of that tape and I will be able to disassemble it without struggling to get it back together without leaks. Solder might work for those that are handy.It goes (from the outside) coupler > silicon bead > washer > outside seal > kettle wall > inside seal > washer > nutThere are no graduation inside the kettle. I solved this by making a stick with graduations. The graduations are 1.25" apart.Summary:This is a very nice and economical kettle. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to make beer or do a clam bake for 20 people. I would definitely buy it again. I would have given five stars but for the lack of graduations and the thread tape method of assembly.Update: As indicated above the pot holds 15 gallons to the edge. I have had 4 brew days witht this kettle and I am quite happy with it. The bottom has stayed flat too which is something I was worried about

So far so good, I haven't brewed with it yet but I assembled the fittings and checked for leaks. I did not use the thread tape that was provided, I used my own high quality thread tape just to be certain the materials I was using were the best available. Assembling this is slightly tricky if you aren't familiar with the use and function of thread tape. This helps bridge thread gaps between the male and female fittings as well as provide a better surface for the inside diameter of the gaskets to sit on around the flanges.-The washers may disrupt the tape and cause threads to be exposed which is fine as long as you rectify this in each spot the gaskets sit. I applied additional wraps of thread tape after the first washer went on, then applied the gasket. Inserting into the pot may also disrupt the taped surface so I added additional tape after inserting the fitting into the pot and then again applied the second gasket. the next washer and the nut can go on as is. I tightened them until the interior gasket appeared to have a firm fit and was thinned out slightly (telling me that the inside diameter expanded slightly to create a seal around the flange).I did this with both the valve fitting and the thermometer fitting. Filled with water and left it for several hours with a paper towel wrapped around each fitting. Upon my return the towels were dry as a bone. I will update once I brew in the kettle this weekend and let you know if anything leaked.

This stainless steel pot is a true kitchen workhorse. Its sturdy construction and sleek design make it a standout addition to my cookware collection. Whether I'm boiling pasta, simmering sauces, or cooking soups and stews, this pot delivers consistent and reliable results every time. The stainless steel material heats evenly and efficiently, ensuring that food cooks evenly without hot spots. Plus, its non-reactive surface means I can cook acidic foods without worrying about off-flavors or discoloration. Cleanup is a breeze thanks to its dishwasher-safe design, making this pot a go-to option for busy weeknight meals or leisurely weekend cooking sessions. With its durability, versatility, and timeless style, this stainless steel pot is a kitchen essential that I'll be reaching for again and again.