Using a Mr. Beer for test batches?

[Fletcher21]

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or opinions on using a Mr. Beer fermentor to do test batches? With out a air lock does it work for non Mr. Beer beers? Should I drill a hole and put in a spot for a airlock and/or blow off tube?

 

[Ramitt]

I use a couple for small batches as do many here, I have not modified them at all, though I plan to come up with a better spigot at somepoint. I do tend to put them in a trash bag that is opened to catch any blow out.

 

[mojo_wire]

It works fine. The vented cap works just as well as an airlock and is easier to open than a bucket lid. Its easier to clean than a carboy. I'd suggest not using the spigot at all and just rack to a bottling bucket instead.

 

[Schumed]

its what I use mine for..no need to modify...santize like normal

 

[Ramitt]

I'd suggest not using the spigot at all and just rack to a bottling bucket instead.

i would not use it for bottling, but a spigot I could hook a tube to for transfer to bucket would be nice.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Agreed with everyone else here. I started out with a Mr Beer my wife gave me for Christmas and after 4 batches moved to 5 gallon all grain brewing. I have Apfelwein going in there now and will use it for test batches or big beers I don't want to tie up 50 bottles for aging.