taintedkernel
New Member
Hello, I'm new here to the forums and looking for some input on gear. I'm still a bit young with my brewing experience (just got back into this year with AG after a few extracts 10 yrs ago), but want to get rid of the PET carboys that I have been using and get a SS fermenter. So far I've done 5 brews this year and maybe another 3-4 lined up. 5G batches currently, but even that takes awhile to go through for me & my wife, and may switch to 2G BIAB for a bit to test recipes.
I have 2 SS BrewTech kettles for BK & HLT, and like their products so want to stick with them. Considering the BrewBucket and the Chronical BME (both with FTSs, my CoolZone jacket will not fit the bucket in my LHBS at least, haven't tried the Chronical)
Chronical advantages seem to be:
Anyone here have experience with both of these and/or make any recommendations?
Thanks all and happy brewing.
I have 2 SS BrewTech kettles for BK & HLT, and like their products so want to stick with them. Considering the BrewBucket and the Chronical BME (both with FTSs, my CoolZone jacket will not fit the bucket in my LHBS at least, haven't tried the Chronical)
Chronical advantages seem to be:
- Dumping trub/yeast harvesting, but do not think I brew enough to have that be useful
- Secondary in the same vessel, but not sure if there's any advantage over just tossing in nibs/spices/dry hopping/etc after primary is done
- Butterfly valves are more sanitary, and much larger then BrewBucket valve
- Sampling valve is higher so easier to use?
- Cheaper
- Smaller, easier to fit in a fridge/freezer but I don't currently have room for one of those anyway
Anyone here have experience with both of these and/or make any recommendations?
Thanks all and happy brewing.