Hello, I'm somewhat new to homebrewing. About 2 years ago I bought a Brewers
Best equipment kit, bought a Red Ale kit, and a 19 quart enamel stock pot.
The red ale didn't turn out the way I wanted it to......way too cidery due
to stale extract. Last time I go with BB kits. Anyway, I read a message
somewhere that enamel pots are not recommended but they didn't really
explain why. I read that they can chip and that's no good.

So now I'm getting back into it with much anticipation and going with
fresher ingredients. Since I live in Dayton, Listermann's will be my
supplier of choice as Dan says they turnover extracts rather quickly so that
they are usually always fresh.

Can anyone shed some light on the whole enamel issue? I imagine it's fine,
I've never cooked anything besides brew in it. I'm also upgrading to
swing-top Grolsch style bottles. I think an English Pale Ale or Brown Ale is
on the agenda next for me.

Please let me know as I would greatly appreciate it. Also, has anyone gone
through Listermann's? I thought Dan posted here a lot a few years ago, not
sure if he does anymore though.

Many thanks,
Travis