Heavily built with welded seams, the gas kettle - 8 gallon is an inexpensive distilling/brewing kettle and has a wide variety of uses. The large lid opening makes it a great mashing kettle, as well as a fermenter or brewing kettle. Built with high quality 304 stainless steel, the kettle is 100% welded and will last a lifetime. Heating can be done with a hotplate, gas burner or fire. Comes with 2” tri clover fitting on the lid.