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It looks like Morebeer has a new Icemaster chiller that has four integrated pumps and controllers. There's a youtube link: and the link on the site: https://www.morebeer.com/products/brewbuilt-icemaster-max-4.html I'm sorely tempted by this because it would mean saving a little money on...

So does it really produce a lager taste?

How often do you need to add ice?

I'll probably pull the trigger on 1 or 2 of these once I confirm that I can fit one in my fermentation fridge. I wonder if that 15" diameter includes the racking port.

I'm deciding between a CF10 and CF15. I mostly do 10 gallon batches, but I may occasionally do a 15. Anyone doing 10 gallon fermentations in their CF15? Encounter any problems?

How versatile is it? I see lots of people using it for IPAs, but is it good for other styles?

Hmm. Interesting. Is it rated for pressure or do you pressurize it at your own risk?

I'm bumping this thread because I'm faced with this same decision. In fact, I'm paralyzed by the apparent equivalency of these two fermenters. Anyone have updated thoughts?

I'm looking at both SS and spike unitanks, but this thread may have scared me off of the SS brewtech for good. My only hesitation with Spike is that gasket. If they go out of business, replacements would be hard to find.

If you look at the original study, the effect size is so small as to be worthless for making a decision at the individual level. This post does a good job of explaining the issues. https://medium.com/wintoncentre/the-risks-of-alcohol-again-2ae8cb006a4a Short version: moderate alcohol use is...

Thanks, y'all. It sounds like most people are pretty happy. Any particular reason you switched to the Chapman Steeltanks? Was it the space issue?

I've been thinking about getting a conical for a few years now (either a Spike or Brewtech). On the one hand, it'd be a great way for me to ferment 10 gallon batches, harvest yeast, and ferment under pressure. On the other hand, they also seem kind of like a pain ... lots of cleaning, temp...

I was thinking of purchasing a conical next year, but with the possibility of increases in the cost of steel, I’m wondering if I should purchase sooner rather than later. Is anyone else thinking along these lines?

I'm deciding between SS and Spike conicals, so I'm following this thread closely. Scratches on the inside (or even the outside) of the conical would be completely unacceptable to me given how expensive these things are.

Have recent purchasers of the Brewtech mash tun had issues with grain getting through the false bottom or temperature drops? I’m wondering if these issues have been fixed.

MoreBeer has one. It even comes with a stand and bucket: https://www.morebeer.com/products/motorized-maltmuncher-pro.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2Y_UBRCGARIsALglqQ0RgHX4Vx_60mQqeG4bjF5qT73iRMUgxRmxAKHcwv8Vryp3msNL9hMaAvPOEALw_wcB I don't know what the quality is like.

Thanks, guys. I'm also curious how much you have to baby this thing. I have a 3 vessel propane system that I do 10 gallon batches on. I love it. ...but I also have 4 kids. I'm looking for something where I can knock out the occasional 5 gallon batch with minimal supervision. I was looking...

Thanks for posting this review! I'm looking at the CHS system, and I have a few questions. On their website, they say it's a 10.5 gallon kettle but in the pictures, it looks more like 6 gallons. Which is it? Also, did the element come wired and assembled?

Does anyone use Mark’s Keg washer to clean their conical as a poor man’s CIP? In principle, it seems like you could take off the yeast dump port, and plop the conical on the keg washer.

Yes, Music City Brew club is very active. I haven't attended a meeting yet, but you can get lots of info by joining their Facebook Group.