Need strange size fermenter/lagering vessel (glass?)

RootvonRoot · Oct 23, 2009

y'all - my lagering freezer is set up so that I need to find a strange size fermenter/lagering vessel to place in it - it needs to be 'shorter' and normal sizes of kegs and carboys since my space is at a premium in my lagering/kegging fridge ... any ideas where to find such items?

thanks

mvdilts · Oct 23, 2009

What is the amount of available space you have (i.e. what are the dimensions of the space you have available) and how much wort are you looking to ferment? I *think* you can use any HDPE or PETE/PET plastic container (per https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/can-you-use-pvc-carboys-fermentation-142208/) for a fermenter so I'm sure with a bit of web surfing you could find some "strange" sized plastic vessels to ferment in.

jkarp · Oct 23, 2009

My fermenting freezer is one of those "deep freeze" units with coils in the shelves. I use Vittles Vaults with great success. I can fit up to 4 at once in my freezer.

RootvonRoot · Oct 23, 2009

i know i can ferment in HDPE but can I lager in HDPE?

Munsoned · Oct 23, 2009

I was planning to lager in a 5 gallon HDPE "winpack." Not sure if that's "kosher" though, and I haven't actually done it yet... Interested to see what others say.

jkarp · Oct 23, 2009

I've never lagered in anything but HDPE. What's your concern?

Munsoned · Oct 23, 2009

My only concern would be oxygen permeability during "long-term" storage.

jkarp · Oct 23, 2009

Ah. "long term" to me means 6+ months. I rack to Better Bottles for those beers. I've never given 1-2 months of lagering in HDPE a second thought.

RootvonRoot · Oct 23, 2009

so then by your account these things that were suggested would be ok for a month or two lagering?

http://www.gamma2.net/new/vittles_vault.html

fartingdog · Oct 24, 2009

Have you looked at glass demijons? they tend to be shorter and a little wider than carboys.

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