stainless steel bucket fermentor

[slarkin712]

I'm almost certainly going to purchase one. They don't have any in stock now, but as soon as they do I'll get one. I don't really see much usefulness for the conical bottom, other than it allows them to keep the overall height of the fermentor a little shorter while putting legs on it to allow stacking.
And yes, this is a highly modified pot, but it's got all the features I'm looking for. I won't need to make any modifications to it like I might if I bought a pot and converted it for the way I want to ferment.

 

[ScubaSteve]

a stainless bucket is called a pot

LOL....yes...pots work. I've done it in the dead of winter and just left the pot on the cold cement floor....no chiller needed, and the beer came out fine. If you do it this way, be sure to leave the lid on for a minute or so and the steam will sterilize the top. Even though the pot is contained in a chamber, you might also consider putting a weight on the top to keep bugs out....bees and such can squiggle their way in....

 

[KegOutlet]

If you do buy one please come back with pics and reports on how it shapes up as a fermentor.

Be interested to know if the top seals well; if the racking arm leaks; and if it would be possible to put a valve where the point of the cone is at the bottom (to dump most of the yeast).

Good find!

Since there's not much info out there on these yet, here's a few pics as well as a review.

We just got our hands on this and just brewed a batch that is currently fermenting.

To answer the couple questions from my personal experience with it:
Top seals very well- silicone gasket w/ 4 spring loaded clamps that hold it in place.

Possible to put a valve on the bottom? Not for me, but I'm sure some of you out there could do something... No metal working experience here. They have built a full-fledge conical - check out the SS Brew Tech site.

Racking arm is solid thus far. No leaks.

 

[TallDan]

Since there's not much info out there on these yet, here's a few pics as well as a review.

We just got our hands on this and just brewed a batch that is currently fermenting.

To answer the couple questions from my personal experience with it:
Top seals very well- silicone gasket w/ 4 spring loaded clamps that hold it in place.

Possible to put a valve on the bottom? Not for me, but I'm sure some of you out there could do something... No metal working experience here. They have built a full-fledge conical - check out the SS Brew Tech site.

Racking arm is solid thus far. No leaks.

Can you comment on the finish of the inside of it? Some of your pictures make it look a little rough. Is the steel smooth and well finished, or are there seams and inconsistencies? I know that it can be hard to get good pictures of stainless steel, so I'm really wondering, not trying to criticize the product (or photographer) sight unseen.

 

[yugamrap]

I just bought a couple of these http://www.brewhaus.com/8-Gallon-Premium-Kettle-P1431C96.aspx I haven't fermented in them yet, but they look like they'll work great. I'm planning to add these http://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermenter-Kit-with-Thermowell.html to them for temperature control and so I can push with CO2 when done fermenting rather than racking.

 

[grathan]

I just bought a couple of these http://www.brewhaus.com/8-Gallon-Premium-Kettle-P1431C96.aspx I haven't fermented in them yet, but they look like they'll work great. I'm planning to add these http://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermenter-Kit-with-Thermowell.html to them for temperature control and so I can push with CO2 when done fermenting rather than racking.

That 15 gallon looks neat. I wonder what psi they vapor tested at.

 

[smooth]

I'm using 7 gallon stainless steel fermenters, and after a few customization they have been worked out great.

Two are Aginox fusti tanks; beautiful polished stainless steel, super clean inside seams, great seal on the lid, very smart form.

Two are Deep Wood Brew SS carboys; 1st version, nice enough tanks.

I make 5 gallon batches and the headspace was fine as primary fermenter, but just too much headspace for a secondary fermenter.
Drilled a second hole in the lids, and installed a ball lock gas post so when used as a secondary fermenter I purge with CO2.
I am very happy, unbreakable and easy to clean.

The air lock hole now has a gromit seal for the bubbler and I may open up the hole in the lid to a glass carboy bung size so I could grab gravity readings through it.

 

[Schumed]

Just got a SS Brew bucket here is my review ...very impressed

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?p=5724279

 

[grathan]

I'm using 7 gallon stainless steel fermenters, and after a few customization they have been worked out great.

Two are Aginox fusti tanks; beautiful polished stainless steel, super clean inside seams, great seal on the lid, very smart form.

Two are Deep Wood Brew SS carboys; 1st version, nice enough tanks.

I make 5 gallon batches and the headspace was fine as primary fermenter, but just too much headspace for a secondary fermenter.
Drilled a second hole in the lids, and installed a ball lock gas post so when used as a secondary fermenter I purge with CO2.
I am very happy, unbreakable and easy to clean.

The air lock hole now has a gromit seal for the bubbler and I may open up the hole in the lid to a glass carboy bung size so I could grab gravity readings through it.

Those Fusti's seem neat. Have you tried cold crashing in either those or the Deep Wood Brews yet?

 

[Beerdawg0912]

Just scored a brew bucket here is my review very nice

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?p=5724279