[nynor]

not sure what the problem of the initial smell might be. i lived for 8 years at an apartment, while brewing beer. the smell was never a problem. what were you doing?!

you can do this with a 12 quart pot. no kidding. and turn out really good beer. a 20 quart or larger pot is more ideal. but, you work with what you have.

are there temperature issues, or anything else that may affect the final product?