Fermenters - is there anything new??

[GBRbrew]

+1 on the kegmentor iv got 2, great for closed transfers. Cleanup is easy after I picked up my ss brewtech keg washer.

 

[MaxStout]

I've been mostly happy with my 2 Brew Buckets, but just saw this in a recent issue of Zymurgy, an 8-gal ss fermenter from Delta that should give the Brew Bucket a run for their money. It's a gallon larger, has a thermowell and thermometer, domed lid to hold up to pressure transfers, welded drain valve, adjustable legs, and a few other things. And at a few bucks below the price of the basic 7-gal BB.

 

[cmac62]

did my first purged closed transfer with the Fermonster DIY pressure lid, Turning your Fermonster into a complete closed transfer system for cheap! it worked great. Now I have to see if it makes a difference. The only problem with that is I never make the same beer twice. LOL

 

[palmtrees]

did my first purged closed transfer with the Fermonster DIY pressure lid, Turning your Fermonster into a complete closed transfer system for cheap! it worked great. Now I have to see if it makes a difference. The only problem with that is I never make the same beer twice. LOL

I just did my first Fermonster closed transfer last week, too. Even if it had no oxygen benefits, the ease of transfer alone would make me a convert. I was using glass carboys before, but I don't think I'll ever go back, unless I do a split batch and need two fermenters at once.

 

[videojunkie1208]

For the price, the Flex+ is really hard to beat. Rock solid, pro connections, beautiful piece of kit.

 

[marc1]

+1 on the kegmentor iv got 2, great for closed transfers. Cleanup is easy after I picked up my ss brewtech keg washer.

I like the Kegmenter as well. They even come with a floating dip tube now, which is great.

 

[dirkomatic]

I considered the Kegmenter, but went with the 6 gallon Torpedo instead, mainly due to cost. Even after adding the floating dip tube the, 6 gallon is cheaper than the Kegmenter. Any advantage to the Kegmenter which I may have not recognized?

 

[marc1]

I considered the Kegmenter, but went with the 6 gallon Torpedo instead, mainly due to cost. Even after adding the floating dip tube the, 6 gallon is cheaper than the Kegmenter. Any advantage to the Kegmenter which I may have not recognized?

You can get a 15 gallon one. Not sure if Torpedos have that size.

 

[dirkomatic]

You can get a 15 gallon one. Not sure if Torpedos have that size.

Edited: NM... I misread your post.

Torpedo does have a 15 gallon keg... And again with the cost of the dip tube, it would still be cheaper than the Kegmenter.

I only do 5 gallon batches, so a 15 gallon is too much for me. Any advantage of the Kegmenter other than that size?

 

[marc1]

Edited: NM... I misread your post.

Torpedo does have a 15 gallon keg... And again with the cost of the dip tube, it would still be cheaper than the Kegmenter.

I only do 5 gallon batches, so a 15 gallon is too much for me. Any advantage of the Kegmenter other than that size?

Looks like the only difference is that the kegmenter has a larger triclamp opening, making it easier to clean

 

[Romex2121]

I love looking at the new stuff that comes out from time to time.
Being the only one in my home that drinks beer I only brew small batches, usually 3 gallons.
Is it just me or do the majority of company’s base everything as if all home Brewers are making a minimum of 5 gallons ??
I would like to see the market start paying a little more attention to the small scale Brewers , yes there’s a few fermenters out there for the smaller batches but how often do we see the latest & greatest targeted for small scale Brewers
I like my 3.5 gal SS BrewBucket but that rubber base is a PITA !!
why didn’t they put legs on it like the bigger buckets ?? Could it be that small scale brewing just doesn’t get the same attention to detail as the 5 gallon and up crowd ??
Just because some choose to brew on a smaller scale doesn’t mean we don’t like new stuff too

 

[Shermwormbrew]

I have 2 kegmenters and I love them. I would say your torpedo keg is about the same. I really like the squattyness of the kegmenters And there are a few company’s selling cool 4” Tri-Clamp mods for O2 free dry hopping and some other things you can use with kegmenter. Cheers!