Check out this Stainless Conical Fermenter

[rayg]

Im not promoting this specific conical - but you do realize that you can fit conicals into a normal stand-up freezer that can be had brand new for ~$400.

Add a temp controller and you might be around $500. And if you have the patience, get the freezer on craigslist for a fraction of the price.

A 42g conical can fit into most 20-21cuft stand up freezers.

That's good to know, thanks. I don't brew on those scales so
I don't know much about it.

Ray

 

[rayg]

That's good to know, thanks. I don't brew on those scales so
I don't know much about it.

Ray

I take it back, I didn't realize how small it was. I thought it was
for brewing 7 bbl sized batches, not 7 gallons!

Now I wonder, why would you want to spend that much money
for a 7 gallon fermenter? You could spend $25 for an aluminum
pot with a cover and ferment in that.

Ray

 

[dr_finklestein]

Did you have any issues dumping the trub or yeast? I was wondering if the bottom valve clogged easily. it's 3/4", right?

Sorry for my late response, been out of town for a while...but no issues with dumping the yeast. 3/4 is fine, although it takes a sec or two to let gravity do it's work.

 

[dr_finklestein]

yeast harvesting, dumping of trub, no transfering for secondary, stainles not plastic, plus they are cool.

x2..............

 

[rayg]

Yeast harvesting, dumping of trub, no transfering for secondary, stainles not plastic, plus they are cool.

The conical makes sense if you're brewing 100hl
and have pumps to move yeast slurries and the
beer. Whether you secondary or not, you still
have to move the beer out of there, but other
than saving some effort in getting a siphon going,
it hardly seems worth the money for 5 gallon batches.
What does stainless do for you that glass or aluminum
can't do? I think this tamale steamer would make a
great primary:


http://www.target.com/Imusa-Kitchen/b?ie=UTF8&node=492363011

The insert would do the same thing as beechwood chips,
provide more surface area for the yeast to sit on and
do their thing.

Ray

 

[Randar]

What does stainless do for you that glass or aluminum
can't do? I think this tamale steamer would make a
great primary:

Well, for me the open shape and removable tank on these allows me to clean it way faster, easier and more thoroughly than glass carboys, even when considering all the tri-clover fittings.

 

[bakins]

What does stainless do for you that glass or aluminum
can't do?

If you don't want a conical - and think we are batty for wanting one - fine. But we were discussing a particular conical.

SS is easier to clean that aluminum for me and I hate glass.

Do I need a conical, no. But I bought one of these anyway.

Feel free to start a "do conicals make sense to homebrewers" thread, but try to stay on topic in this thread.

 

[bakins]

Sorry for my late response, been out of town for a while...but no issues with dumping the yeast. 3/4 is fine, although it takes a sec or two to let gravity do it's work.

Good to know. I got a draft-line-cleaning brush (long and thin) if I need to coerce it to start. Sigh, will still probably be a bit before I can try mine.

 

[rayg]

Feel free to start a "do conicals make sense to homebrewers" thread, but try to stay on topic in this thread.

Ok, but the title of the thread is "check out this stainless conical fermenter"
and it's in the Equipment/Sanitation section, so it would seem to invite
discussion of conical fermenters and their pros and cons.

Ray

 

[dr_finklestein]

Good to know. I got a draft-line-cleaning brush (long and thin) if I need to coerce it to start. Sigh, will still probably be a bit before I can try mine.

Have fun with it!

 

[CanyonBlue]

I purchased the small version and just finished my first batch.

I had a little trouble getting the trub out, but I had left it for a little more than two weeks so I'll try to flush it out a little sooner next time.

Fermenter worked exactly as advertised and was super easy to clean afterward. Just had to break the crud off the top and it will be ready for round two tomorrow.

Nice equipment for the price.

 

[Jps7117]

I received mine yesterday. I like it!... It looks well worth the price..

I would prefer some sort of clamping system for the lid... But I'm not complaining, glad i bought it!

 

[dr_finklestein]

Ok, but the title of the thread is "check out this stainless conical fermenter"
and it's in the Equipment/Sanitation section, so it would seem to invite
discussion of conical fermenters and their pros and cons.

Ray

rayg I see what you are saying but this is not a pro/con discussion. This is just a thread that started as a promotion for a good stainless conical for a great price. If you want to continue to use glass and deal with the harvesting and cleaning downsides, then more power to you. I just wanted to let other homebrewers know about a nice deal and great customer service I received.

 

[ldkoehler]

I received mine yesterday. I like it!... It looks well worth the price..

I would prefer some sort of clamping system for the lid... But I'm not complaining, glad i bought it!

How well does the lid work? Does it seal easily?

 

[Jps7117]

Yeah, it seals fine. I've done three brews with it so far, with no problems.


I'm so glad I bought it... A great piece of equipment for the price.

No more siphon or scrubbing carboy with carboy brush was worth it to me.



This thing is super easy to clean!

 

[BrewBeemer]

Sure, what do you want to know about them?

Sorry off topic I mentioned peltier cooling that "Jipper" at More Beer sells for their conicals.

 

[jawsbc]

The last post appears to have nothing to do with this thread.

This thread is not about peliter chilled fermenters, which are unrelated to the conicals here.

 

[FSR402]

The last post appears to have nothing to do with this thread.

This thread is not about peliter chilled fermenters, which are unrelated to the conicals here.

I would say you're right. That post makes no sense.

 

[SpanishCastleAle]

This thread is not about peliter chilled fermenters...

Or even Peltier chilled fermenters for that matter.

 

[BrewBeemer]

Or even Peltier chilled fermenters for that matter.

I was leaning on Jason for answers on More Beers Peliter cooled fermenters for answers was why I replied with the above message. What's a Peltier chilled fermenter without the Peliter? sorry off topic to you and others move on.