Speidel Plastic Tanks

[smokinghole]

I thoroughly inspected my 15.9 gal fermentors the other day. They are well built. The lid is awesome and easy to remove plus if I did a fruit beer I could drop a whole watermelon through the top! Everything has rubber orings for seals and the air lock is huge and impressive. The little racking spout is pretty nice and I think it it might be perfectly positioned for pulling above the yeast cake. The handles are substantial but I don't think substantial enough to move a 15.9Gal fermentor when its full, no that I'd want to move it anyhow. I will probably need to get a hand truck to utilize these fermentors. I sort of intended these for large batches of saison or other low gravity brews. I might just primary in two 10 gal cornys that I have and then transfer into the 15.9 gal for the brett to finish up in secondary. I may need to get a larger brew kettle......

The questions I have is about the oxygen permeability. I couldn't find any answers but I am thinking that speidel is similar to flex tank. I am sort of leaning towards these being a similar construction to a specified permeability to simulate wine barrel oxygen transfer. I can't find any numbers or claims other than "resists oxygen transfer". I'll brew up a big batch of Flanders red soon and get it in one of these and see how it goes.

 

[makomachine]

I thoroughly inspected my 15.9 gal fermentors the other day. They are well built. The lid is awesome and easy to remove plus if I did a fruit beer I could drop a whole watermelon through the top! Everything has rubber orings for seals and the air lock is huge and impressive. The little racking spout is pretty nice and I think it it might be perfectly positioned for pulling above the yeast cake. The handles are substantial but I don't think substantial enough to move a 15.9Gal fermentor when its full, no that I'd want to move it anyhow. I will probably need to get a hand truck to utilize these fermentors. I sort of intended these for large batches of saison or other low gravity brews. I might just primary in two 10 gal cornys that I have and then transfer into the 15.9 gal for the brett to finish up in secondary. I may need to get a larger brew kettle......

The questions I have is about the oxygen permeability. I couldn't find any answers but I am thinking that speidel is similar to flex tank. I am sort of leaning towards these being a similar construction to a specified permeability to simulate wine barrel oxygen transfer. I can't find any numbers or claims other than "resists oxygen transfer". I'll brew up a big batch of Flanders red soon and get it in one of these and see how it goes.

I would think for most beers, with a month or less in primary, that oxygen would be a non-issue. A Flanders or Old Ale that will be substantially longer in aging might see some affect - but that's why I'll keep a carboy or two around for those "specialty" beers.

 

[triangulum33]

I would think for most beers, with a month or less in primary, that oxygen would be a non-issue. A Flanders or Old Ale that will be substantially longer in aging might see some affect - but that's why I'll keep a carboy or two around for those "specialty" beers.

I agree.
I dont want to tie up one of my Speidels for long term aging.

 

[smokinghole]

I have quite a few carboys between better bottles, some 5 gal glass I found in a dumpster at work, and a 3gal for side experimentation. I wanted to get these for brewing sour batch blending/secondary for beers like flanders. I figure if I bottle 15 gal I won't need to brew a flanders red for at least a year or two. So my loose plan is to use one for sours on a rotational basis between lambic, and flanders ales, then the other will be use for much quicker non-bacteria laden beers.

 

[makomachine]

I have quite a few carboys between better bottles, some 5 gal glass I found in a dumpster at work, and a 3gal for side experimentation. I wanted to get these for brewing sour batch blending/secondary for beers like flanders. I figure if I bottle 15 gal I won't need to brew a flanders red for at least a year or two. So my loose plan is to use one for sours on a rotational basis between lambic, and flanders ales, then the other will be use for much quicker non-bacteria laden beers.

Let us know how it works. Haven't dived into those styles yet - so many beers, so little time!

 

[Gameface]

I finally got around to taking a few pictures of my 60L tanks so I wanted to share them and give some of my impressions.

Here's the inside of the tank. It's very easy to clean and a nice bright white that makes it easy to see if it's clean.

Here is the heavy duty handle. I have a high degree of confidence in these handles.

It's features like these indentations on the bottom, which help when lifting or pouring, that have made me fall in love with these tanks.

Here's a close-up of the bottom bung hole. It can be fitted with the included spigot or cap.

I was initially concerned if this tank would fit in my 5cuft chest freezer. Well, it fits, but it's a tight fit.

This is what I use as a blow-off tube. I don't expect any actual blow-off to make it here and don't think it'd handle much before it clogged. Obviously the huge airlock that comes with the tank won't fit in the chest freezer.

I love these tanks. They are easy to use and have it in all the places where it counts. They are elegant and strong. It's too bad morebeer can't get more in stock. Well worth the money in my opinion.

 

[dreaded]

where did you get the t-fitting for the blow off tube in the fermenter? wish they would get more of them in... they went fast when they got in, I've been waiting a year..


never mind, i see where they have it as an accessory..

 

[eastoak]

where did you get the t-fitting for the blow off tube in the fermenter? wish they would get more of them in... they went fast when they got in, I've been waiting a year..


never mind, i see where they have it as an accessory..

i think it's the spigot mounted up there as a blowoff tube.

 

[AndrewD]

So my I hear my phone indicate an email, check it and it is the notification from MB that they have these in stock. I checked the website within 15 seconds of receiving the notification and all sizes are already sold out. MoreBeer, just order a bunch of these you lunkheads; you have a monopoly.

 

[Gameface]

So my I hear my phone indicate an email, check it and it is the notification from MB that they have these in stock. I checked the website within 15 seconds of receiving the notification and all sizes are already sold out. MoreBeer, just order a bunch of these you lunkheads; you have a monopoly.

They are going to take pre-orders, though. Also, as I read the email it sounds like they are giving a heads-up that they will be releasing the tanks soon. You may not have missed your chance.

 

[AndrewD]

They are going to take pre-orders, though. Also, as I read the email it sounds like they are giving a heads-up that they will be releasing the tanks soon. You may not have missed your chance.

Well the email said they were taking pre-orders through their website, but I couldn't find anywhere to do that either, so I assumed the preorders were sold out immediately as well.

 

[goirish04]

I dont think the email was easy to understand, but here's what I guessed: They have each size listed separately. Click on whatever size(s) you are interested in and request to be notified when that size is "in stock". You will get en email when they start taking pre-orders for the size you clicked on.

At least that is how I understand it.

 

[AndrewD]

I dont think the email was easy to understand, but here's what I guessed: They have each size listed separately. Click on whatever size(s) you are interested in and request to be notified when that size is "in stock". You will get en email when they start taking pre-orders for the size you clicked on.

At least that is how I understand it.

Lol, that's what I did months ago to receive this email.

 

[jpc]

Lol, that's what I did months ago to receive this email.

That's what I did as well... but I was able to get in an order the last time for two of the 30 liter models. As coincidences go, I received both of the back-ordered ones yesterday, the same day I received their e-mail.

 

[Gameface]

Looks like these are in stock right now! All sizes as of this posting.

 

[Scottanooga]

I just successfully placed an order for a 30L. Get 'em while they're hot.

 

[ssimkins]

Just ordered a 30L tank! It didn't say anything about a delay. I assume it will be a while until it arrives though.

 

[ssimkins]

I just checked the site and it looks like all sizes are still available. So if you want the 20L, you should be able to order it.

 

[goirish04]

Placed my order for two 30s. I'm glad I got up early today for a flight and caught this.

 

[Obliviousbrew]

I can´t believe that it´s so hard to get this fermenters, for once living in Europe it´s a good thing. There is other very similar fermenters from Mr Malt in Italy don´t know if you can get this in the States:
28 liters

and 50 liters

 

[ssimkins]

I just found the Italian website for these Mr Malt fermenters and sent them an email asking if they would ship to the US and the pricing. I let them know that there would be many people interested if they do. I will keep you guys posted!

Thanks for the info on these!

 

[odie313]

Question for those that own this type of fermentor.

Is it possible to use a fermawatt wrap on these tanks.

 

[Obliviousbrew]

Question for those that own this type of fermentor.

Is it possible to use a fermawatt wrap on these tanks.

I don´t use one (it´s warm where I live) but some friends do with ni problems

 

[whirlybirds]

I just pre-ordered mine today when they opened at 9am. The guy I spoke to today said within 2 hours they had 80 on pre-order. Good news. is that the items ship free. He also said that these should arrive and ready to ship by Nov 15th

 

[FarmerTed]

I got an email today saying they were in stock. My 30 L is arriving next week. I guess maybe they gave preference to people in order of their registering for a notification. Can't wait to use it.

 

[OldBunny]

I gave up last week and invested a chunk of change in Better Bottles. Oh, we'll...

 

[mclamb6]

I pre-ordered two 30L. Supposed to arrive in November. Honestly, the thing that I look forward to is the handles. In Phoenix, I have to use my kegerator for fermenting pretty regularly, so the handles will make it easier to get in and out of the kegerator.

 

[overdbus]

Would the 7.9 gal one be to big (to much head space) for doing 5.5 gal
batches , thinking of topping it off with C02 ?

 

[Obliviousbrew]

Would the 7.9 gal one be to big (to much head space) for doing 5.5 gal
batches , thinking of topping it off with C02 ?

Is not too big, if you are concernd for oxidation in a longer period, after primary has finish you can always remove airlock and put the little "screw plug" and move it to some place a little warmer that will move residual co2 from the beer and fill the headspace with co2. At least that´s what I do and had 0 problems so far

 

[triangulum33]

Would the 7.9 gal one be to big (to much head space) for doing 5.5 gal
batches , thinking of topping it off with C02 ?

No, CO2 is heavier than air so most of the air gets forced out the airlock during Primary.
The 8G size is awesome - You can put a huge beer in there and just walk away and not worry about blowoff.