The wort or beer wort is the liquid which remains in the clarification tank after the separation of the fluid and solid portions of mash. It contains all of the soluble elements of the malt grain.
The brew kettle or brew pot is the vessel in which the wort is boiled. It is typically made from copper, stainless steel, or enameled steel. Although direct fire kettle are used, the majority of brew kettles are steam jacketed kettles