turkey fryer

[bros. ale]

i have a turkey fryer but the pot is not stainless it is alum. can i still use the pot or will it affect my beer?

[barley ben]

I've heard that the wort reacts with the aluminum but it takes several batches till it has any effect on you brew. Don't know from experience though.

[Payson]

You can use it although (needless to say) make sure it doesn't have any rust etc... Also, there was a rumored connection between aluminum cookware and alzheimers that has since proven to be invalid so if you hear that don't worry.

[Fast_Eddy]

>Also of concern is that fact that consuming liquids >boiled in aluminum pots has been linked to >Alzheimer's Disease.

-----Amending my reply ------------

After doing a little digging I found that the Aluminum Alzheimer link has never been proven in any convincing way.

So I agree with the below from YamahaXS - go for it.

[YamahaXS]

go for it!

[kellyhpdx]

I'm considering purchasing a Turkey fryer for full 5 gallon wort boiling. Most seem to be aluminum, but I have found one that is stainless steel.

One in particular is a 7.5 gallon stainless steel pot, with stainless burner and spigot on the pot for $99. Just do a search for 'Masterbuilt Stainless Steel Grand Slam Turkey Fryer with Turkey Tap' and you should find it. Anyone tried this one & or seen it in person?

I figure I can always upgrade to a better pot later, and keep the stainless burner if the pot turns out to be junk.

-Kelly

[YamahaXS]

Sam's sell one similar (pot doesn't have drain spout) for about 70 dollars.

Lowe's catalog lists a burner (cast iron) and enameled steel pot for 20$ but I can't seem to get the order through on their website. Going to call them when i get home.