Bowtiebrewery
Well-Known Member
I've been looking around for a new Conical for a while now... I'm noticing a few trends here and there. Some that I like and some I dont.
I was curious, in the case of users of Conical Fermenters that have domed lids. How do you like them? Do you find that the extra headspace is beneficial even when you are doing half batches (eg. 14g fermenter with a 5-6G batch)
Seems that Blichmann, SS Brewtech and More Beer use domed lids. Bru-Gear, Spike, and Stout, don't.
I've also noticed that Bru-Gear, Spike, and Stout, and MoreBeer are all welded fittings. And SS and Blichman, use Weldless fittings.
I wonder which would you rather have? For Price, SS is the best bang for the buck, but part of me just can't get past the fact that they use Weldless fittings and NPT Ball Valves. Sounds like a lot of extra work to clean and keep clean. Bru-Gear is a bit more pricey but has all the right features but no Domed lid. Stout is very nice as well, but very pricey. Not as expensive as MoreBeer, but close.
Blichmann... well Its over-priced in my opinion.
Spike. I love their products, but the conical they produce is pretty expensive, and a bit undersized for a 10G batch.
Thoughts?
I was curious, in the case of users of Conical Fermenters that have domed lids. How do you like them? Do you find that the extra headspace is beneficial even when you are doing half batches (eg. 14g fermenter with a 5-6G batch)
Seems that Blichmann, SS Brewtech and More Beer use domed lids. Bru-Gear, Spike, and Stout, don't.
I've also noticed that Bru-Gear, Spike, and Stout, and MoreBeer are all welded fittings. And SS and Blichman, use Weldless fittings.
I wonder which would you rather have? For Price, SS is the best bang for the buck, but part of me just can't get past the fact that they use Weldless fittings and NPT Ball Valves. Sounds like a lot of extra work to clean and keep clean. Bru-Gear is a bit more pricey but has all the right features but no Domed lid. Stout is very nice as well, but very pricey. Not as expensive as MoreBeer, but close.
Blichmann... well Its over-priced in my opinion.
Spike. I love their products, but the conical they produce is pretty expensive, and a bit undersized for a 10G batch.
Thoughts?