Looking for a short fermentation vessel

[Cannon_Fodd3r]

I started home brewing a few months ago and want to start better controlling my fermentation temperature. I have a controller made and want to use it with my mini fridge, but none of my fermentation vessels fit in it. I make 2.5 gallon batches and have a 3 gallon Better Bottle which is too tall. I am looking for a container that can hold 3 gallons or so but is shorter/wider. Have any of you come across something like that? And before someone suggests it, i have considered getting a chest freezer, but I am a college student who lives in an apartment and I would prefer not to need to move another large appliance at the end of the semester.

 

[russki]

You may want to look at Mr. Beer LBKs (little brown kegs), or BrewDemon 2.5 gal. "conicals".

 

[Cannon_Fodd3r]

I wish i didnt get rid of my mr. beer keg, that would definitely fit. I would be scared that I would need a blow off tube if I try 2.5 gallons in it though. I wonder if i could rig one up. Also, i have never seen the Brew Demon conicals, they look awesome though. I sent in an email to see how tall they are, so that could work too.

 

[LouieMacGoo]

I wish i didnt get rid of my mr. beer keg, that would definitely fit. I would be scared that I would need a blow off tube if I try 2.5 gallons in it though. I wonder if i could rig one up. Also, i have never seen the Brew Demon conicals, they look awesome though. I sent in an email to see how tall they are, so that could work too.

The BrewDemon Conical is 16" tall and just over 9" wide. It also has a vent hole in the top that you can add a blow off tube to if you wanted. I have a review up on www.beerborg.com if you want to know more.

 

[Yooper]

A 3 gallon bucket should fit. I got a bunch of them from the bakery at the grocery store, with lids, for free. They previously held peanut butter, frosting, and strawberry filling. Stay away from pickle buckets, though!