{"product_id":"k80-hot-liquor-tank","title":"K80 Hot Liquor Tank - Complete Set (incl. valves \u0026 clamps)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bt-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe system you buy when AIO stops making sense.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e86.5 L modular stainless Hot Liquor Tank (HLT) with HERMS coil + full tri-clamp architecture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BrewTaurus K80 HLT is the thermal backbone of a serious brewing system.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s what keeps your mash stable, repeatable — and under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned around tri-clamp architecture.\u003cbr\u003eMade to scale into a brewhouse — not to be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bt-preorder\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRE-ORDER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is made to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collect pre-orders continuously and place them into production once per month. This allows us to keep quality high, avoid shortcuts, and build each kettle properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent pre-order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction batch closes monthly.\u003cbr\u003eEstimated delivery: \u003cstrong\u003eend of May 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re not buying stock.\u003cbr\u003eYou’re reserving stainless that’s being built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this HLT actually is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K80 HLT is an 93.3 L modular stainless hot liquor tank designed to drive stable mash temperatures, efficient sparging and consistent HERMS control — without locking you into a closed system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo integrated electronics.\u003cbr\u003eNo proprietary internals.\u003cbr\u003eJust brewhouse logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat water.\u003cbr\u003eHold temperature.\u003cbr\u003eDrive HERMS recirculation.\u003cbr\u003eSame workflow now — same workflow later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis is for you if\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want stable mash temperature without scorching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want HERMS control at a serious batch size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou plan to build a system, not replace appliances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou care about repeatability and process discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you’re looking for shortcuts, this isn’t it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStainless-first brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo plastic paths.\u003cbr\u003eNo hidden electronics.\u003cbr\u003eNo dead ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust stainless steel, sanitary connections, and a system that scales with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy K-Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne kettle. Multiple roles. Zero redesign.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame modular kettle platform across the K-Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-clamp architecture — function is defined by configuration, not hardware limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHLT is created by adding the HERMS coil and dedicated flow control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour workflow stays consistent as you scale from 40 L to 200 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery port has a job. No decoration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHERMS coil (included)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where hot water becomes temperature control. 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No placeholders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we intentionally don’t include\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeating elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoses or quick-connects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCORE gives you the stainless platform and sanitary architecture.\u003cbr\u003eChoose your heating and control stack when you’re ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to grow — not to be replaced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with an HLT + Mash Tun.\u003cbr\u003eAdd a Boil Kettle when you’re ready.\u003cbr\u003eScale into a full brewhouse without changing your core logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo replacements. No compromises. No wasted stainless.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93.3 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø450 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 568 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel SS304\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dish bottom with central drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 2\" Tri-Clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HERMS coil included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The K80 HLT – CORE includes a removable large SS304 HERMS coil with 1.5\" Tri-Clamp connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes CORE include heating elements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. CORE is the stainless foundation. The heating ports are ready, but elements are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this kettle be used in other roles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The K-Series is modular by design.\u003cbr\u003eThis HLT uses the same kettle platform as the Boil Kettle — the function comes from configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a pump for HERMS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. HERMS requires recirculation. CORE includes the sanitary architecture; pump choice is intentionally left open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this compatible with larger K-Series systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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