This fermentor is the Grainfather Conical Fermenter Basic Cooling Edition. It has been used four times (it's the Pro + temp control: dual valve tap, temperature controller, pump, tubing).
Outstanding unit. I'm going to be upping my batch sizes and would rather have a single fermentor than multiple units.
This is double walled and insulated. It has an integrated heater in the cone to raise the temperature of the beer, as well as an integrated glycol/water cooling jacket that you can pump liquid through to cool it down. The dual valve tap lets you dump trub from the bottom of the cone as well as sample and rack from the lower spigot (this comes from a little rod that is up higher than the bottom of the cone for clear transfers).
There is a temperature controller that you can program in (very easily) up to 5 steps and have them either prompt for advancement or auto advance. Hysteresis can be set for as low as 0.3 °F from the set point. The temperature controller, cooling pump and tubing are all included with this edition.
Here's a review of the Grainfather conical fermentor:
https://www.grainfather.com/shop/conical-fermenter/basic-cooling-edition.html
In addition, if you would like to pair it up with a UBC Kalinka-Ice 25 Ft. Glycol Chiller KG-1/6T, I will give you a great deal. This chiller goes for $900+ new. More info on the chiller here: https://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/glycol-chiller/kg-1_6t.shtml
Grainfather Conical Basic Cooling Edition: $650 OBO (New: $750 + tax)
Grainfather Conical AND Glycol Chiller Combo: $1150 OBO
I might also consider selling my Grainfather Connect all-in-one electric brewing system. I am currently using two of these to brew larger batches, but I've been thinking about switching to a separate large boil kettle and doing big mashes in one of them instead (then boiling separately).
"The Grainfather is your all in one brewing system to make beer from all grain. The sleek look, user friendly intuitive design and innovative features make this your perfect brewing companion for both experienced and beginner all grain brewers. It is made from high quality 304 grade stainless steel with an 8 gallon capacity, designed to make up to 6 gallons of beer from one brew."
Here's an outstanding comprehensive review of the Grainfather:
These go for $999 new. I've used it a few times now and would be looking for $750 OBO. This will not come with a Graincoat, as I only have one and would keep using it on my second unit (which is an older style). NOTE: I'm leaning toward keeping this unit and just doing double Grainfather batches into one large fermentor. Still open to offers, but I might say no.
https://www.grainfather.com/shop/grainfather/grainfather-connect.html
Grainfather Connect: $750 OBO (New: $999 + tax)
Outstanding unit. I'm going to be upping my batch sizes and would rather have a single fermentor than multiple units.
This is double walled and insulated. It has an integrated heater in the cone to raise the temperature of the beer, as well as an integrated glycol/water cooling jacket that you can pump liquid through to cool it down. The dual valve tap lets you dump trub from the bottom of the cone as well as sample and rack from the lower spigot (this comes from a little rod that is up higher than the bottom of the cone for clear transfers).
There is a temperature controller that you can program in (very easily) up to 5 steps and have them either prompt for advancement or auto advance. Hysteresis can be set for as low as 0.3 °F from the set point. The temperature controller, cooling pump and tubing are all included with this edition.
Here's a review of the Grainfather conical fermentor:
https://www.grainfather.com/shop/conical-fermenter/basic-cooling-edition.html
In addition, if you would like to pair it up with a UBC Kalinka-Ice 25 Ft. Glycol Chiller KG-1/6T, I will give you a great deal. This chiller goes for $900+ new. More info on the chiller here: https://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/glycol-chiller/kg-1_6t.shtml
Grainfather Conical Basic Cooling Edition: $650 OBO (New: $750 + tax)
Grainfather Conical AND Glycol Chiller Combo: $1150 OBO
I might also consider selling my Grainfather Connect all-in-one electric brewing system. I am currently using two of these to brew larger batches, but I've been thinking about switching to a separate large boil kettle and doing big mashes in one of them instead (then boiling separately).
"The Grainfather is your all in one brewing system to make beer from all grain. The sleek look, user friendly intuitive design and innovative features make this your perfect brewing companion for both experienced and beginner all grain brewers. It is made from high quality 304 grade stainless steel with an 8 gallon capacity, designed to make up to 6 gallons of beer from one brew."
Here's an outstanding comprehensive review of the Grainfather:
These go for $999 new. I've used it a few times now and would be looking for $750 OBO. This will not come with a Graincoat, as I only have one and would keep using it on my second unit (which is an older style). NOTE: I'm leaning toward keeping this unit and just doing double Grainfather batches into one large fermentor. Still open to offers, but I might say no.
https://www.grainfather.com/shop/grainfather/grainfather-connect.html
Grainfather Connect: $750 OBO (New: $999 + tax)
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