SS Brewbucket Review

[JDWebb]

I have two of them, been using them for several years with the FTS immersion chillers. I built a controller using an STC-1000, added a heating wrap between the bucket and the neoprene insulation jacket, I can keep temps within 1º or less. I have a large Pelican ice chest, with both chillers running at 68º, I replace the homemade block ice every 4 to 5 days.

 

[a1226r]

I love my brewbucket. I've recently brewed NEIPA that requires a lot of dry hopping. Hop material settled above the racking arm and spigot gets clogged. I had to remove lid and auto-siphon was needed. I'm not a fan of exposing my beers to oxygen.
With all other brews, I attach CO2 to blow off elbow and push beer directly to keg through the OUT post. With the lid on, it can take 2-3 psi.
Cleaning and sanitizing is super easy.