4gal anvil fermenter question?

[Allekornbrauer]

Hello I am looking to buying one of these 4gal anvil fermenter. But my question can one ferment 3gal batches in this 4gal anvil fermenter bucket?

 

[OG-wan Kenobi]

Yes that's about ideal for it

 

[Rev2010]

That size fermenter is designed for 2.5 gallon final batch sizes. The extra 1.5 gallons is for krausen head space. You can probably do 3 gallons fine in there but there's a greater chance of krausen coming out of the airlock since there will be less head space. Should be fine for most ales but wheat beer yeasts foam up a lot and need more headspace on average.


Rev.

 

[OG-wan Kenobi]

Stats from Anvil

The Stainless Bucket Fermentor is the perfect fermentation vessel for 2.5 to 3 gallon batches. The small design enables it to easily fit inside a refrigerated unit.

• 304 Stainless Steel.
• Coned Bottom.
• Embossed Level Markings.
• Rotating Racking Arm.
• Includes Ball Valve, Air-Lock, and Stopper.
• Liquid Crystal Thermometer

Height - 14.75" to top of lid (Add 6.25" for airlock and stopper)
Width - 14.5" handle to handle
Depth - 13.5" including valve



they sell a blow off kit for like $10 if you want it

 

[Wansombeer?]

I have one and have made a two gallon, a two and a half gallon, and now a three gallon batch in it. I picked up a stainless barb and some silicon tubing for blow off just in case(very similar to Anvil's blow off kit). So far, no overflow, but I haven't done a wheat beer in it. I like the fermentor quite a lot. Small footprint, easy to clean, and the rotating racking arm works well.