Ported better bottles

[Chefencore]

Is anyone out there using a Ported BB to ferment/ bottle?
How does it do during fermentation? Should it be used only for secondary? Is cleaning/sanitation a problem? Do you disassemble it each time? I also noticed in the specs that the hi flow valve is 1/2" OD, but cam fit a variety of sizes.

I'm looking to add a third carboy ( I have two 6-gal BBs) and an easier way to bottle. I found a great deal on Midwest supplies for the set and I'm very interested.

 

[bigbeergeek]

I'm wary of ported bottles/buckets. How are you supposed to clean/sanitize the inside of the valve when there's beer inside the bucket/bottle? I'd rather rack out the top with a sanitized racking cane. My .02.

 

[bobbytuck]

Soak in OxyClean for 24-36 hours. Removes everything. I've been using ported BB's (and the obscenely expensive spigots that fit in the ports) for a couple years now. Disassemble the spigots, soak them in OxyClean, then sanitize everything with StarSan as the wort is boiling. Always as primary (I never secondary).

No infections, no problems.

 

[stevedasleeve]

I have used these for a year or so. I soak in PBW overnight and once every few months (maybe) I disassemble the spigots and soak them. No infected beers so far. I wish they were a tad bigger but overall I think the 6 gallon BBs ported are the way to go.

FWIW when I do disassemble I find no crud or mold or anything. I just do it for peace of mind, I rather suspect you could go a year or two without.

But YMMV of course
Steve da sleeve

 

[Chefencore]

I'm wary of ported bottles/buckets. How are you supposed to clean/sanitize the inside of the valve when there's beer inside the bucket/bottle? I'd rather rack out the top with a sanitized racking cane. My .02.

He’s got a point. Do you bottle from these, and how do you sanitize the spout? Spray bottle?

And if you do bottle from these, how does the inner spout do? Get it all out?

 

[Chefencore]

A thought occurred - if I bottle from a ported BB, how do I prime?

 

[iijakii]

I've never bought a ported BB or bucket because I'm always afraid the trub will be too high,

 

[Chefencore]

I've never bought a ported BB or bucket because I'm always afraid the trub will be too high,

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