Bayou Classic is a popular outdoor equipment supplier. They focus on a wide range of outdoor food grade utilities. Their products range from coolers, cookers, fryers, camping, and home brew supplies.
Similar to Northern Brewer, Bayou Classic also offers a wide range of homebrew supplies. Their product line includes brew kettles, mash tuns, burners, and all relevant accessories. The Bayou Classic kettle combines some of their quality products into one convenient package.
Bayou Classic Brew Kettle: General Features
The stainless steel kettle has attached handles for easy transport and a tri-ply bottom. The tri-ply bottom helps to disperse heat, reduce scorching, and contributes to a healthy boil.
Additional to the Bayou Classic brew pot is a false bottom. This allows you to separate grain from the wort when you transfer liquid. The false bottom is also made of stainless steel and can be removed for easy cleaning.
Below the false bottom is a ball valve and exterior spigot. The stainless steel spigot is appropriately placed below the grains and includes an additional interior screen to guarantee a clean transfer.
Above the Spigot is a thermometer and large faced dial. The thermometer reads in Fahrenheit and ranges between 60 and 220 degrees. This is a good placement for a thermometer because it provides a better average temperature than surface temperatures can deliver. It can also be removed for easy cleaning.
This pot also has quart and gallon measurements etched onto the inside wall. Finished with a lid and tapered lip, Bayou Classic’s brew kettle is the complete package and will serve all of your home brewing needs.
- False Bottom
- Thermometer
- Triple Layer Bottom
- Spigot and Spigot Screen
Any Shortfalls?
Also, the onboard thermometer does not calibrate very well. It will get the job done, but it may give readings that are a few degrees off. This may not be a huge issue unless you are trying to regulate a precise temp.
Bayou Classics kettles’ additional features are a plus if you intend on brewing all-grain. However, if you are only looking for a brew pot, I would recommend looking into other home brewing kettles options, something like Northern Brewer’s Tall Boy.
Bayou Classic Kettle: Our Thoughts
With that being said, the actual design is of high quality and manufacturing. It will last you a very long time, and you won’t ever have an issue getting something to a boil. Overall, the Bayou Classic brew kettle is an awesome brew pot, and I would recommend it for most home brewers.
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