G gotbags-10 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 1, 2013 Messages 577 Reaction score 31 Location Indy Jan 25, 2015 #1 Just wondering if anyone had a suggestion for a bucket to use for 10-11g batches. I would use two carboys but they both won't fit in my fridge.
Just wondering if anyone had a suggestion for a bucket to use for 10-11g batches. I would use two carboys but they both won't fit in my fridge.
G grathan Well-Known Member Joined Jul 5, 2010 Messages 2,249 Reaction score 148 Location Albany Jan 25, 2015 #2 What about a 15g Speidel tank $90. http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2012/12/large-batch-fermenter-15-gallon-food.html or a repurposed pharmaceutical drum: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Emergency-F...803?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed0805493 or you could build an expansion onto your fridge with shelves and styrofoam..
What about a 15g Speidel tank $90. http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2012/12/large-batch-fermenter-15-gallon-food.html or a repurposed pharmaceutical drum: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Emergency-F...803?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed0805493 or you could build an expansion onto your fridge with shelves and styrofoam..
Yooper Ale's What Cures You! Staff member Admin Mod HBT Supporter Joined Jun 4, 2006 Messages 75,406 Reaction score 14,017 Location Upper Michigan/Central Florida Jan 25, 2015 #3 I have to use two buckets for my 11 gallon sized batches- remember that 11 gallons of beer weighs 90 pounds! The speidel is nice if you don't have to lift it or carry it far.
I have to use two buckets for my 11 gallon sized batches- remember that 11 gallons of beer weighs 90 pounds! The speidel is nice if you don't have to lift it or carry it far.
T Toejam792 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 27, 2014 Messages 174 Reaction score 58 Location Sanborn Jan 25, 2015 #4 Hi I've been using a brute trash can lately. Have a 20gal picked it up at home depot for around $20. It isn't airtight but I brew just about every weekend and transfer to kegs after a week.
Hi I've been using a brute trash can lately. Have a 20gal picked it up at home depot for around $20. It isn't airtight but I brew just about every weekend and transfer to kegs after a week.