Adventures in Homebrewing Clearance - Fermenters, Kegs, etc.

[belowi]

Just took a look at the clearance section and there are some great deals

Genesis Fermenter $9.99
https://www.homebrewing.org/Genesis-65-Gallon-Plastic-Fermenter_p_7662.html
kegs”loose handle” ball lock $20.79
https://www.homebrewing.org/Loose-HandleBottom-Keg-wPRV-Lid-Ball-Lock-Used_p_3917.html
Looked like some decent deals on hops and Omega yeast too.
https://www.homebrewing.org/Fall-Warehouse-Sale_c_672.html

 

[Sammy86]

I love getting their emails and their customer points program is fantastic!

Great customer service to boot!

 

[matt_m]

They've had Omega marked way down for months. I had assumed when they first marked it down that they were dropping Omega and clearing out their stock, but if that's the case it must be getting really old.

 

[Nokie]

I got the email and was really interested in the fermenter for $10.
anyone using them?
I see the have a bunch of yeast on sale too

 

[dawn_kiebawls]

Hmm what's everyones thoughts on the $20 kegs? They basically say to use them for line cleaning. Would anyone use them for beer? Is there any reason not to use them for beer?

 

[dawn_kiebawls]

I got the email and was really interested in the fermenter for $10.
anyone using them?
I see the have a bunch of yeast on sale too

I've never used that fermentor but they sent one to Micheal Tonsmeire when they first came out and he wasn't very impressed. IIRC he said the bag was a novel idea but it ended up being more of a hassle than it was worth.

 

[Nate R]

I got the email and was really interested in the fermenter for $10.
anyone using them?
I see the have a bunch of yeast on sale too

FWIW, I seem to recall when that Genesis Fermentor first came out, it was like $40 or $50, PLUS liner costs.
Seems like an awesome idea, but i think the price reflects its' function?

 

[dawn_kiebawls]

FWIW, I seem to recall when that Genesis Fermentor first came out, it was like $40 or $50, PLUS liner costs.
Seems like an awesome idea, but i think the price reflects its' function?

That's my take-away as well. I wonder how much the replacement liners cost and how long they'll even be around

 

[Nate R]

That's my take-away as well. I wonder how much the replacement liners cost and how long they'll even be around

They did say, i think, you can use without the liner. $10 is a heckuva deal!!

 

[Nokie]

I looked on the website and the liners aren’t too expensive but it also says you can use without them, that they just make clean up easier

 

[BrewAgain]

Anyone know if those handles on the fermenter are hollow like a milk jug? That could be bad to clean. Even if they are not, must have some bad shapes at that location.