A 10-gallon brew kettle is the most practical size to brew 5 to 7 gallon batches of homebrew. With a 10-gallon pot, you can easily do 5 gallon BIAB batches. They’re not too big, they’re easy to handle, and practical to store. For most homebrewers, a 10-gallon – or about 38 liters – brew kettle is a practical size with endless uses.
Stainless steel is by far the best material for brew kettles. It’s easy to clean, sturdy, and rust-proof. For a complete overview of how to choose a brew kettle, check out our guide here.
What Is The Best 10-gal Brew Kettle?
The best 10-gallon brew kettle is the Ss Brew Kettle Brewmaster Edition by Ss Brewtech. It’s a pro-grade brew kettle with the most comprehensive mix of features available. The amazing build quality, sleek design, and functionality make this kettle our top pick.
Ss Brew Kettle Brewmaster Edition
Our pick
Ss Brewtech took the features of pro brewing equipment and shrunk it down for the homebrewer with their new Brewmaster Edition Kettles.
The Brewmaster Edition is Ss Brewetch’s shining star. It’s got all the bells and whistles you can ask for. A ball valve with integrated sight glass, fully welded TC ports, dished bottom, etched volume markets…the list goes on.
The Ss Brew Kettle Brewmaster Edition (or BME) is like a mini version of a pro kettle. It is oversized by 20% to give you the option of higher gravity batches. The kettle’s excellent heat distribution and low heat loss means fast, rolling boils with low risk of burning your wort.
Note, that as the kettle has a skirted firebox, it’s made only for a propane burner. That means the Brewmaster Edition (BME) is not induction compatible.
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Kettle |
Verdict |
Pros |
Cons | Diameter x Height (in) |
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Our pick |
Amazing build quality and top of the line features |
Expensive. For gas burners only. |
13.8” x 20.0” | |
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Great kettle for electric and induction brewing |
Great quality and features |
None |
13.8″ x 16.5″ | |
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Best budget kettle |
Great price |
Lower quality build and thinner materials |
14.1″ x 16.3″ | |
| Concord Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle |
Solid no-frills kettle |
Great price |
No frills and thin material selection. No volume markings. |
14″ x 15.5″ |
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Bayou Classic 10 Gallon Brew Pot Kit |
Best budget induction kettle |
Narrow design that’s great for induction. Low price point. |
Basic features, medium build construction. |
12.25 x 16.25″ |
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BrewBuilt 10-Gallon Brew Kettle |
Great all around kettle |
Options for tri-clamp ports, sturdy built. |
None |
13.78” x 16.54” |
| Blichmann BoilerMaker G2 10-Gallon Brew Kettle |
A Blichmann classic |
Amazing build quality, great features, American made. |
High price point. |
13.9” x 16.4” |
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Anvil Brew Kettle – 10 Gallon |
Great price/quality ratio |
Simple design, well built, highly functional. |
Slightly pricey for the features. |
13.75″ x 16.75″ |
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Edelmetall Brü Premium Brew Kettle – 10 Gallon |
Best price/quality ratio |
Most unique kettle and features on the market. |
None |
14.1″ x 16.3″ |
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Spike 10 Gallon Stainless Brew Kettle – V4 | Sturdiest brew kettle | Amazing build quality and will last a lifetime. | On the pricier side. | 13.8” x 17.0” |
Ss Brew Kettle
Best kettle for electric and induction brewers
This kettle is made from quality 304 stainless steel and can last you a lifetime of home brewing. It has an aluminum core Tri-Clad bottom to minimize the risk of scorching and allow the use of induction heating.
For a high-end, sleek-looking kettle, Ss Brewtech offers amazing quality and functionality with the Ss Brew kettle.
It’s made from 304 stainless steel with an aluminum core tri-clad bottom. That means even heating and low risk of scorched wort.
The Ss Brew Kettle has 2 tri-clamp (TC) ports. One with an included 3-piece ball valve with a trub dam pick-up tube. What to do with the other port is up to the brewer. You can add an optional whirlpool arm, thermometer, or even an electric element.
We love the Ss Brew Kettle. If you use a gas burner and have the budget, go for the Brewmaster Edition. But to save a bit of money, or if you use electric or induction heating, the Ss Brew Kettle is an amazing piece of equipment.
MegaPot 1.2 10-Gallon Brew Kettle
Best budget 10-gallon kettle
The MegaPot 1.2 is not only a workhorse, but a well-thought-out and praise-worthy brew day essential trusted by countless homebrewers.
If you’re looking for a solid, affordable, and functional kettle, the MegaPot 1.2 is a great bet. It’s designed specifically for homebrewing. Fully stainless, 0.8mm thick walls will last you many, many brews. A 4mm thick Tri-Clad bottom provides great heat distribution to prevent scorching of your wort.
The kettle has an optional false bottom and thermometer, perfect for using it for BIAB. Volume markings on the inside are a nice touch as well. Inside the kettle, a pickup tube connects to the outlet valve helping get every last drop of wort out of the kettle.
All in all, the MegaPot 1.2 is a great brew kettle. Nothing fancy, but just a workhouse with enough features to keep intermediate to veteran brewers happy.
Concord Stainless Steel Home Brew Kettle
Looking for a 10-gallon brew kettle on a budget? The Concord is your friend. It’s a basic stock pot with minimal features, but it makes a great, simple brew kettle. The homebrew version comes with a ball valve and thermometer attached with weldless fittings.
Though the walls and base are thin, the material is 304 stainless steel so with the right care, the pot will last you a while. Just be careful not to bang or dent it and you’ll be perfectly satisfied with this minimalist kettle. There are no volume markings but you can always make yourself a volume measuring stick for a cheap and easy hack.
Bayou Classic 10 Gallon Brew Pot Kit
Enjoy barrels of fun when concocting “Brew in a Bag” or malt extract Home Brew.
Trusted by homebrewers for years, the reliable Bayou Classic is a functional kettle at a very good price. A homebrew-specific model, the Brew Pot Kit, comes with a ball valve and thermometer, perfect to use as a simple brew kettle or as a BIAB vessel.
The Bayou Classic is fully stainless steel, and has a narrow and tall design which is ideal for many heat sources including induction. There are volume markings on the inside to keep your brewing precise and reliable.
BrewBuilt 10-Gallon Brew Kettle
BrewBuilt brew kettles are made from 304 stainless steel and offer an unparalleled mix of features for the price.
Now let’s get back into some higher-quality options for intermediate to veteran homebrewers. The BrewBuilt 10-Gallon kettle is a very well-built, smartly designed – yet minimalist – kettle.
Full 304 stainless steel construction ensures the BrewBuilt will last you many years of brewing. Designed with professional equipment in mind, this kettle has two welded 1.5″ tri-clamp ports. You can easily add accessories like ball valves, a thermometer, or an electric element with quick and practical tri-clamps.
The bottom of the kettle is 4mm tri-clad Aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel to prevent scorching. 1mm thick stainless walls offer sturdiness and good thermal insulation.
All in all, the BrewBuilt is a very well-made kettle at a reasonable price that will definitely exceed your expectations.
Blichmann BoilerMaker G2 10-Gallon Brew Kettle
The BoilerMakerG2 brew kettles have been completely redesigned from the ground up with world-class American engineering and quality US manufacturing!
We’ve talked time and again about the quality of Blichmann Engineering products. While great, they come with a hefty price tag. If you’re willing to spend a bit of money, you can’t go wrong with their expertly engineered solutions.
The BoilerMaker G2 is American-made, built like a tank, and a real treat to use. A thick-walled 304 stainless construction, with high quality fittings and welds, means this kettle will last a lifetime. It features a borosilicate glass external sight gauge that gives you accurate volume markings. A built-in thermometer also means it’s ready to go for BIAB.
Of all of Blichmann’s productions, their BoilerMaker series of kettles are some of their finest. You won’t be disappointed with this kettle.
Anvil Brew Kettle – 10 Gallon
This rugged kettle is constructed from high quality materials and designed for a lifetime of demanding use.
Anvil Brewing makes a range of well-built and functional equipment. From their fermenters, all-in-one systems, and accessories, Anvil has made a name for itself in the homebrewing world. With a quality name like Anvil, it’s not really a surprise that their brew kettle is one of the best options for homebrewers available.
With an excellent price/quality ratio, the Anvil brew kettle is a great option for entry to mid-level homebrewers. Advanced brewers will also love the quality design and range of features.
The Anvil kettle comes with a tri-ply clad bottom. This makes it induction capable with great temperature distribution. It’s got etched level graduations for accurate volume readings. There’s also a built-in thermometer, a handy ball valve, and a dip tube to ensure every last drop of wort gets into the kettle.
Edelmetall Brü Premium Brew Kettle – 10 Gallon
Introducing the most feature-rich pro-quality brew kettle at an incredible price. Edelmetall Brü is the first kettle to feature a weldless tangential whirlpool port, allowing you to draw ultra-clear wort into your fermentor.
Another feature-rich, mid-level to advanced brew kettle is the Edelmetall Brü Premium Brew Kettle. It’s constructed from 304 stainless steel with a 4mm tri-clad bottom. Great heat distribution and built for longevity.
The tangential whirlpool arm can be connected to a pump for an extremely effective whirlpool. That benefits both hop flavor extraction as well as settling the cold break for clearer beer. There’s also a fully-rotating snap-in dip-tube accessory that draws down to within 1/8″ from the bottom of the kettle. This combination of whirlpool and rotating dip tube means only the clearest wort makes it into the fermenter.
We really like the Edelmetall for its unique features, quality, and reasonable price point.
Spike 10 Gallon Stainless Brew Kettle – V4
The 10 Gallon Spike+ Kettle from Spike Brewing features 1.5 in. tri-clamp fittings for a truly professional brewing experience!
Spike Brewing makes a solid range of high-end homebrewing equipment. You can count on Spike for their great build quality and excellent functionality. The 10 gallon stainless brew kettle offers nearly all the features an intermediate to advanced homebrewer could ask for.
When you order from Spike, you can choose standard NPT fittings, tri-clamp fittings, or a custom mix. The chosen port (or ports) can then be accessorized with optional components such as a thermometer, whirlpool arm, or for a HERMs system.
The 304 stainless design is made with sturdy material, including 1.2mm thick walls and an induction ready, 5 mm tri-clad bottom. It’s definitely one of the sturdiest kettles available.
Final Thoughts
The 10-gallon kettle is one of the most popular volumes for seasoned homebrewers. We just like coming back to this size for its practicality and ease of use. A 10-gallon kettle gives you the room needed to easily crank out a 5 to 7 gallon batch with no risk of boil overs. They’re not too heavy to move around for cleaning. And of course, they’re relatively affordable.
To sum it up, the best 10-gallon kettle is the Ss Brew Kettle Brewmaster Edition. The pro-like build quality and features make this amazing kettle a definite standout. For electric brewing, the Ss Brew Kettle (standard) or the Blichmann BoilerMaker G2 cannot be beaten. On a budget, we really like the MegaPot 1.2 10-Gallon Brew Kettle.
