WHICH HOMEBREW FERMENTER SHOULD I BUY?
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Plastic bucket $5... Spigot $3... Short Circuited Brewers shirt on while filming... PRICELESS!
I do not own a glass fermenter any longer either!! PET (fermzilla) have been good to me as well. Plastic fermenter.. This is the way baby yoda!! Cheers Braj! 👍🍻
Cheers brian
First thing I thought was, “hey I watched him when I set up my electric set up” then it was “wait he has shirts... I want one”
@@MetalHeadSolid haha! Nice!
Luv my fermzilla all rounder! It's sick as f@*k. Pressure fermenting is to brewers what coke is to Charlie sheen
@@RG-yz8ov lol never heard that analogy.. but it's a good one!! 👍🍻
I like 7 gallon buckets simply for headspace but I've used homer buckets for years. Honestly now I just let it rock in my boil kettle with some binder clips and it couldn't be easier.
Sounds like we are on the same page MM
@@HOMEBREW4LIFE I try to keep it simple. I got into the whole gear fetish for a while but that got too expensive. LOL
Dude! First of all, thanks for the info. I’ve been making mead and other wines for about a year now and am just getting started brewing. My meads all ferment in plastic (or repurposed 4 L wine jugs) and I was wondering if I needed something special for beer. You just got another subscriber, not just because of the good info, but the fact that your banter is hilarious, and I was thinking the whole time “This is a guy that would be fun to have over to a barbecue and have a few beers with!” Now I’m headed to your channel to check out other videos.
much love braj, cheers!
Love the frugalness nature of this video. That's what Im all about.
And OMG, you are so correct about glass. My first homebrew was using a bunch of stuff I got for free. Which included a 6.5 gallon glass carboy. Never again.
After that batch I went out and got a plastic bucket and was no longer scared of severing tendons from a broken carboy. Fuck glass.
1:17 What not to buy
3:17 My favorites
4:07 How to make fermentor for $7
8:16 Anvil Bucket Review
9:00 Pros and Cons of Conical Stainless Steel
WORK ON THE FLOOR,,HAVE BREW EQUIPMENTMENT ON FLOOR,,,DO U EAT OF OFF FLOOR,,,ILL USE GLASS TILL THE LAST BATCH
Question for you. Live you videos btw. If you were to choose between the grainfather or the anvil 10.5 what one would you pick
Just a tip if one can't lay hands on a step bit: if you run the spade bit in reverse and use minimum pressure, it doesn't shred. It's more like etching your way through the material. I usually finish up with a bit of fine sandpaper and a razor blade held flat to the lid to cut through the "lip" that often occurs. I find a 1 1/8" spade does pretty well for #6.5 bungs.
Good video. I have the SS Brewtech 14g brew bucket and I absolutely love it and have been making great beers out of it if that helps anyone. I split 12 gallon batches with 2 other brewers and it's been great for us. We had to swap out some gaskets around the spigot after a couple of years but thats it. I wish there was a way that I could dump the yeast out of the bottom but that's my only un-fulfilled request with it.
Cheers!
Dude - waited 2 days for straight talk. Got 4 glass carboys free and added a $7 handle for each (more beer). Ant idea where I can find cheapest 7 gal plastic bucket to make my own? Followed u making 2 Hazy batches with Kviek and made a monster mess with 3 piece airlock. Again...cheap 7 gal bucket ??
no Home Depots nearby?
Got it. I thought they were only 5gal. I’m giddy like a school girl itching to cook my next 20 gal batch with plastic. Rock on CH !!
2:15 I subscribed, I just love the sarcasm.
Cheers andrew! ❤️ 🍻
Hey! Excellent video...I was NOT expecting you to go the cheap route! I was anticipating total endorsement of robocop stuff I can't afford/justify. Cheers!
I've used plastic buckets for 20 years, no complaints.
my man
So glad I watched this. Was going to buy a speidel but didn’t realize you could get those food grade buckets at Home Depot.
I'm juuuuuust getting interested in this stuff, and my first batch is going to be fruit juice from Wally World and some leftover brown sugar that's been sitting around my shop for years, and amazingly I have a brewing supply only about a mile away so I'll get some yeast from there. Yep, ferment it right in the bottle it comes in.
ive been brewing for a few years. i know winco has 5 gal. didnt know the home stores had food grade through...
@@sniperdgs solid feedback braj!
Plan on doing the same for small cider batches. Probably make some 5 gallon ones for beer too. I have glass carboys but I'll save those for long term storage or sours. Cheers!
I mean, convincing people to not buy glass is why I am here.
Lol cheers!
nothing wrong with glass if you dont buy cheap shit
主要是玻璃太不安全了
Not a fan of my beer sitting in plastic. Thought about getting stainless but I like to watch for the beer to clear out.
Just try it so you can know what ur talking about
thank you sir. I'm beginner home brewer from Myanmar(Burma). You have enlightened me.
You are most welcome
@@HOMEBREW4LIFE I have intention to make stout beer. Do you have any video for doing that or recommend someone's video to learn. I am in struggle for brewing because nothing can be bought in here. So I have to import equipments(airlock, yeast ,barley and hop almost everything except water and sugar obviously) from Singapore and farm by myself.
There are several pros to glass carboys to be fair. They are not oxygen permeable, they hold a much tighter seal than any bucket style fermenter. More moving parts = more room for failures or leaks. They do not scratch easily, nor harbor any bacteria or odor. Glass is an easily sanitizeable surface, and they can last for decades if taken care of.
Yes they are heavier, and take 5 extra minutes to clean. They are actually much easier to clean in comparison to something like a stainless conical with 10 different ports and fittings. Ive used the same glass carboys for 10 years without dangerous incidents either. I still enjoy my PET big mouth bubblers as well though. Plastic isnt a bad choice, easily replaceable and cheap...Cheers 🍻
I like the idea of glass fermenters but for practicality, safety and cost I always arrive back at the plastic options. I don't like the thought of trace chemicals leaching from the plastic into my brew or tiny scratches in the plastic harbouring bacteria but I've used my coopers plastic fermenter many times with no problems.
@@Beesa10 I haven't had any problems with any plastic fermenters I have had. I love to be able to see the fermentation activity as well. That's why I am partial to glass or transparent plastic really. Want to upgrade to stainless bucket-style fermenters, but not being able to see the beer is a bummer to me
I just found your channel last night, subbed today.
I heard recently the Homer buckets weren't safe for brewing. I flipped one over and saw they're made of #2 HDPE, same as any of the brew buckets you can buy for 10x the cost. I've been using them for years. They're only 5 gallons, so you can't do a regular 5 gallon batch without a blow-off tube, but they work really well as secondaries and bottling buckets. I also use them for grain storage, as do many other brewers. Why would you store grains in them but not brew in them? Weirdos. I primarily use 6.5 gallon plastic carboys now. I do have a few glass carboys in various sizes, but I hate them. I've almost broken all of them numerous times, and I'm afraid it's just a matter of time before they do break. I mainly use them for stuff that takes forever to ferment, that way I don't have to lift them regularly. Haha.
Anyways, I'm glad I found your channel, you've got a lot of useful info.
sounds like we are on the same page, cheers Bruce!
Very informative I’m always surprised at just how much money some home brewers will spend on needless and not necessarily better equipment. Good advice from someone who has the experience.
Love the Fleetwood Mac water vessel !
ha nice catch craige!
I'm using plastic with a small freezer with an inkbird wifi temp thermocontroler for lagers. Also a couple of Plaato airlocks w/ wifi. 3 batches going currently... 1 lager, 1 pale ale and a whiskey barrel imperial stout. No space for 3 stainless conical fermentors. If I went that way I'd want glycol and bigger volumes. But then I'd need bigger mash tun, kettle... omg just another 10k. No. I'm ok with plastic!
left a like before watching fully just based on the carboy hate. So glad you're saying what everyone was thinking.
ha, much love Garage!
Hahaha, "This broad right here" had me rolling. Subbed and looking forward to more. Thanks man!
Cheers brotha!
I love my stainless steel. 14 gal. With extension to 26 gal. On legs so I can sit in chair. Blichmann engineering. About $1400 but will last a lifetime. No regrets
I was very lucky and won a raffle for an SS brewtech conical. I like using it but I must say I would not buy one at its price point. 1) It has the bottom port that usually gets clogged and I can't drop my yeast and trub out of it. 2) I can't apply CO2 pressure to the top to force the trub out because even though the lid provides a good seal you can't apply more than 1 PSI before the gas pisses out the top. 3) It is too tall to just toss in my Keezer to cold crash and you pretty much need buy a product specific solution for temp control (although I'm currently working on a work around with a new ANVIL product). 4) Mine is first gen and has handles, but they are metal wire with no padding so it hurts to lift while filled. 5) If I plan to buy another stainless fermentor I would almost certainly go with ANVIL!! I have several other products of theirs and they are all no bullshit top quality at a realistic price.
I am glad that someone with much more experience has come to the same conclusion.
My instincts told me to start creating my own containers, but I was afraid of contamination from the spigot during the 2 weeks of fermentation if there was any small leak.
On the other hand as a newbie you always want to see what is happening inside the fermenter at the beginning, I think nobody escapes having at least a small glass fermenter to start with.
Finally somebody refused the glass carboys. These buckets are WAY better. Spigot friendly, cheap, easy to clean, easy to store.
It’s been 2 years since you made this video. How is the anvil still holding up and do you find yourself using it more or using plastic buckets.
Earned Sub. Also I picked up the Klarstein SS fermenter for $89 on sale last month. After using it twice I honestly like it better than the Fast Ferment one for normal brews. They are super easy to clean, move, use in general. I only wish it had a temp control insert. Great thing I can probably add one myself at some point.
I've used plastic fermenting buckets for as long as I've been brewing. Eventually, I'd like to get a Fermzilla All Rounder with the pressure kit and try my hand at pressure fermenting a lager like a lot of other brewers have been doing lately.
My old plastic buckets turned into rock salt buckets
First video I seen from your channel, it was funny. Keep it up. I have an SS Brewtech 26 ltr. Chronical Bucket, I like it but the sealing ring is hard to get right if its not dry. Cheers from Denmark
Thanks for the feedback and stopping by Rasmus!
I hope I'm not too the party and I also hope that I'm not repeating a comment. I mostly use clear food grade plastic bags as a liner in a 6 gallon bucket. The bags are about $1. You put a zip tie around the top (Similar to closing a loaf of bread) and the CO2 escapes. If it is a beer that is dry hopped you just cut the tie, add the hops then use a fresh zip tie. At the end you rack into your keg and throw the bag away.
“Get on that Dewalt game fam” proceeds to use a Milwaukie multi saw lol ... sick channel, good content 🤙🏼🤙🏼 growing some hops in the back yard and appreciate the info
Ur the man dave!
I've used plastic, glass and even in the 90s grunge era stainless steel milk containers. Worked on a dairy farm. All worked great with the right tools. Never dropped a glass carboy but that would be the end of glass for me. That's alcohol abuse right there. Channel is amazing. Thanks
As an 11 year veteran of the hobby I can tell you my conical (14 gallon anvil crucible) makes A HUGE difference. Is it in the taste of my brews? NO. Because I know what I'm doing... I have made rubber made trash cans into 15 gallon fermenter and I have made a brew kettle into a fermenter...long story short your beer when properly maintained should be the same. The difference comes with not having to rack to a secondary, low pressure transfer with CO2(IK the buckets do this too) and cleaning...with a cip and my pump it basically cleans itself. Conical = Convenience.
that's perfect feedback bobby cash. The community appreciates that, cheers!
Im so thankful to finally find someone that dreads carboys as much as I do. Switched to buckets with spigots and I'm never looking back.
Smart man! Trial and error amigo!
Braj... may need to update the instrucciones
#RIP Bucket 1
Pro Tip:
The step bit in description is 1-3/8" which is too big for the 1" hole for these sigots. I ended up just manually looking a diameter and not going all the way through, on the second bucket attempt.
These buckets are cheap and love how they fit in fridge better to chill... instead of this Ohio fatty brewing bucket I got.
Thanks!!
Yeah you can't overdue it, 1 inch spigots call for 1 inch drill bits. I didn't go all the way thru in this video. Cheers!
The amount of condensed information and life experience in this video astounded me. Love the fire-hose style
Thx for taking the time time watch this A.M!
Bro.... give us a good take like this on keeping yeast.... like actually keeping yeast without freaking out and buying $900 in cryo gear.
The fact that you used music from Crystalis from the NES... I played hundreds of hours of it, I know it anywhere.
Thomas Leslie damn TL really good ear cheers!
I have the ss brewtech 14 gal and I love it. I like shiny shit though, but my plastic fermenter works just as good. Probably not my smartest buy but I like the tri clamp fittings and sight glasses. Feels sciencey when you brew.
I feel you Brian!
Gotta say i love your channel and subscribed. I have been brewing for 20 yrs and love your content. I tell people all the time you don't need that fancy BS. I do use conical fermenters but I am a cheap bastard and harvest liquid yeast to reuse. I see guys with fancy automated mid 4 figure "home brewing" systems and think "dude wish I had that much money to blow". Keep it up Amigo you are rocking it.
Sounds like we are on the same page, cheers RB!
Being a blind home distiller myself; I use and absolutely love, my fast ferment 7.9 gallon plastic conical fermenter. I turned the whole bottom end into a combination of stainless steel along with a half pint glass mason jar to replace the collection ball set up. The deal with being blind is; I don’t have to judge the height of an auto siphon in order to rack to pull off from the yeast. I just close the valve and drop the collection jar and dump The dropped out yeast, then go through my two step clearing process and drop the collection jar for the last time. I then put the hose attachment on and load the boiler and it’s off to the races. This set up works exceptionally well if you happen to be blind. A great video man!
Duly noted cheers brotha!
How do you see or hear the reply?? Confused always. Blind brewing not many have the skills kudo. electric or FIRE?
Q H my iPhone is set in what’s known as VoiceOver mode. This makes the phone audible and you navigate by using different finger gestures. It works well. I also have a lot of audible devices; scales for weighing grains, a wireless temperature probe system that is in my still column, I also have an Audible temperature control unit, PID. Plus I also have an audible alcohol parrot; to check the proof while running. I absolutely love the hobby and I’ve made many different types of find alcohol spirits. Happy distilling! I almost forgot this; I also have a tilt smart hydrometer that runs through an app on my phone, that I use in the fast ferment to check gravity and temperature while fermenting. Also; my stainless steel 8 gallon boiler sits on a 1800 W hot plate, plus I have a 2000 W in tank electric heating element. The heating element is run through the PID. When I get close to run temperature; I turn off the hot plate and run on the in tank element and PID alone.
Hey Mike,
I didn't know you were interested in home brewing also. I've watched you with George and HATS OFF TO YOU BROTHER! I use plastic big mouth bubblers and just rack off easily with eyesight. No issues. I even have a depth charge hop spider to dry hop as well. Only spent $35 for each 6 1/2 gallon bubbler and you can get it with a spigot with it. $40 for the spider that I use periodically for infusions also in the fermenter. Check out Northern Brewer! Cheers Mike! Plastic Rules!🤟
Happy distilling
AWSOME insight!! I used to make liquor, and everyone that supposedly knew something about it, told me something different, and made it complicated, but when I started to learn on my own, I found that it isn't complicated at all. They used fancy equipment, pressure and temperature gages everywhere, technical speak that only seasoned brewers used in order to make themselves finally feel smarter than everyone else. Thanks for being regular you for regular me!!!
Cheers Ted!
Old video and might have missed this somehow in the comments, but still hoping I get a response to my comment...
Seems like there is not much headspace in a 5-gallon Lowe's/Home Depot bucket. Have you been able to ferment full, 5-gallon batch of wort in those buckets? If not, about how much liquid can you comfortably fit in those buckets? Appreciate the videos. Love your stuff
Yup, spend the extra $$$ to get a brewing bucket @ 6.5 gallons.
Right arm. Got glass one from the local homebrew store. Picked it up from the basement after one fermentation and the entire bottom fell off in one piece. Went back to the store and they implied it was my fault and wouldn't stand by it. So I bought another one and one of the sides fell out with 5 gal wort in it. Basement covered in sticky malt. Store still would not stand by it. I know for a fact that I had not dropped it at any point. Only plastic from here on out. Still holding resentment about my homebrew store failing to support their product.
Those are some pretty bad stories Dave. I wouldnt go back there, and i would tell everybody not to go there
That settles it I’m fermenting my first batch in a bucket. #bucketgang
#glassistrash I own two SS Brewtech Unitanks, one 7 gal and one 14 gal. I love them, they are awesome. BUT you will spend more time and effort cleaning them then you would the plastic buckets. I still use buckets even though I have the uni's. Any beer that I can do at room temp goes in a bucket and then the unitanks for temp control. I also bought a riptide pump and CIP ball to clean the uni's so you'll wanna add in the additional costs for that as well unless you have go go gadget arms theres no way to reach all they way into a 14 gal unitank. Not to mention a glycol chiller if you want accurate temp control with little fuss. Long story short the biggest factor is your budget IMO.
I think this is the best comment / advice yet. Cheers Crash!
I wish more homebrew shops stopped selling glass carboys as part of their "premium" kits. Like most people probably, I started with a kit and it came with a big glass carboy. Well, that ended up as a bad idea when two years later the bottom fell off when carrying a pliny the elder clone through my kitchen. Wife was not happy. Give me my anvil fermenter every day of the week. Being able to rack via spigot was life changing.
Yeah man, glass fermenters are whack and super dangerous
I watched a documentary of a cider maker in the UK, they literally did start a silo sized fermenter from a small packet of yeast, they just kept increasing the size of the starter container to multiply the yeast. You can't ferment on the same yeast as it starts to mutate and can change the flavours in brews which for a commercial producers is unacceptable. They need consistancy
I disagree with that 100%. Good brewers use the same yeast up to 8-10 times. Its generations like cloning a cannabis leaf
You’re talking yourself down the stainless steel highway. Plastic is forgiving with harsh chemicals, I have ruined an SS 304 fermenter with PBW left too long in it. 304 is a low grade stainless steel and probably lower than the required standard. Professional brewers go to lengths to ensure that their stainless fermenters meet 316 standards.
We have recently started fermenting into corny kegs. blow off tube to the gas post or a sounding valve if you want to pressure ferment. Cut an inch or 2 off of your pickup tube and reinvest that fermenter money into a keg washer. Hell could even have a dedicated fermenting keg and perform a closed transfer to a serving keg.
solid feedback, thx Connor!
I agree that glass is a pain. However, I like to use glass for secondary, because of the smaller neck, meaning less headspace, which is less oxidation risk. I also brew mead and wine so I need the glass for long term aging or I will experience off flavors. Good video thou.
Duly noted, cheers Drunkn!
The new Anvil Crucible conical fernenter looking pretty good for the price too...
Team plastic 4 life. I had some money to spend on upgrading my kit recently and went for my first fermentation fridge and keg set-up. Temp control and reducing oxygen is way more important than what you ferment in. Stainless looks nice, but also takes up space, that you might not have if you live in a city or whatever.
Plastic FV in a fridge, controlled by an Inkbird, and you're golden 🍻
I completely agree. I think the biggest part of homebrewing is temp control by far. We arent really worried about pressure transferring since we drink 5 gallons within a week, but id be more weary about it if the beer sat for weeks and months
imo the anvil bucket is the best. Its cheap and will last a lifetime. Combined with the anvil cooling system connected to a glycol bucket in the freezer and a heatpad, you can brew anything you want and it will last a lifetime. Maybe your grandchildren will inherit it.
I use the Demon plastic conical fermenter. Paid $40 for them and they have lasted for over 2 years without issues, still using them
That anvil fermenter was looking pretty good to me in the homebrew shop until I remembered that was like ten times as much as the buckets on the next shelf
New to brewing and had a question about the DIY fermenter.. With the spigot so close to the bottom do you risk having the sediment/yeast go into your bottles? Or is that not an issue if some makes it through?
Thanks in advance - Josh
Thanks, haven't started yet but wondered about the first few bottles getting sediment too.
I have that same Anvil SS. Definitely a great purchase. 6.5 Gallon buckets with spigots are also only like 12 bucks at my local brew shop, so i have several of those too.
Thats a really good price! No tools required
I’m selling all my fermentors and buying as many Home Depot buckets as I can with the proceeds
im gonna be fermenting 1 gallon test batches in glass, but thanks to your sage advice and expert comedic delivery Ill be paying home depot a visit on any batch bigger than that
So do you prefer the conical stainless over the Home depot bucket?
$7 is tough to beat
So first of all I live in Belgium which is dogsh*t in regards to homebrewing supplies (ironically enough). I have a grainfather conical with the "cheap" cooling pump kit. I bought it mainly for the built in temp control it gives as I don't have room for a fermentation chamber.
What I like about it is the built in heating and the fact that it looks good and the dual dump valve works great. However, for yeast harvesting top cropping is 10x better than getting the yeast form the bottom, so the dual valve is more of a gimmick really. What I don't like about it is the cooling pump kit if you throw it in a bucket of ice water. I ended up buying a second hand glycol chiller from a former illegal pot farmer (true story) for 10% of the price of a grainfather/ss brewtech glycol chiller. This purchase increased the value of the fermenter enormously for me.
All in all conclusion for me would be:
Get a plastic fermenter with a fermentation chamber for temp control. If you have too much money get a stainless fermenter and a glycol chiller. The grainfather conical is way too expensive on its own.
Solid feedback ShedLife. Thank you ~CH
Glass: Never, expensive, hard to clean and always a danger.
Stainless bucket: maybe, expensive but durable, its a definite yes if you do sours.
Plastic bucket: Works perfectly, cheap, treated properly they will last many years.( no if you do both sours and regulars)
Plastic conicals: cool idea, horrible in practice, expensive and unreliable. (used to have three, all of them leaked no matter what and actually getting a clear result was a nightmare)
Stainless conicals: congrats, youre rich! all the mess of a real brewery with none of the upsides of a large scale.
Stick to a food grade bucket.
If you need long-term storage or fermentation, buy a keg or two.
Solid vid. I have a plastic conical. It's nice, but I don't think the conical is necessary. I use a plastic bucket most of the time and save the conical for when I'm doing secondary that I expect lots of sediment or trub in.
Same! Cheers john!
I just saw this video after ordering 5 gallon glass Carbouy. Three of them. And they just got delievered. Nice.
Got grainfather conical. It’s really worth it because it heats. Not that you will ever need it really but my glycol chiller overshoots the temps and it takes it down way too far and the grainfather turns on the heater to keep it in check. Priceless honestly. I need to mod my glycol chiller and buy some better controllers for it
right on Carlos thanks for the feedback! ~CH
If you are breaking your glass fermenter that is largely your fault. Been using them for years and I haven't nicked or scratched mine. I guess your milage may vary
good luck with that!
Well, I don't like glass fermeters, but it's not because they break.
I'm in my 50's and have been brewing (wine, cider, mead, beer, u name it) since my 20's and I have NEVER broken a glass fermenter. I don't get how people break them lol
Just be careful. For one, do not carry them across the house to another room. lol
Got a Chapman ss fermenter, does the job, comes with a 3 piece ball valve, easy to disassemble and fully clean/boil..
Hell yeah paul thx for the feedback!
I have glass fermenters with full size lids and Stainless steel spigots. Glass is the most non reactive and non porous next to Stainless, which can still harbor bacteria in the brushed metal finish so it required extra care in cleaning unless it's polished. Stainless also requires a bit of seasoning meaning that it brews tastier and better after some batches. Glass is always consistent.
Glass requires handling care but aside from the handling procedure it's the best medium in existence for brewing and can last a several lifetimes. Just get ones with Spigots and you're set.
Alcotec Turbo yeast 48 XD ??? Are you doing something like boil/condense? XDDD
Braj! Great video and appreciate the Megaman theme!
Been homebrewjng for many years. Started on plastic buckets then moved to glass, then moved back to plastic when I dropped 5 gallons in the kitchen 🤦🏻♂️. A bucket fits in a small cheap fridge for inexpensive temp control. Winning!
Also make a lot of wine so I repurposed the glass carboys for this. Wish I could switch to stainless here, but need like 40 gallons so it’s just not cost effective.
The best fermenting bucket is at Academy Sports - 6 Gallon HDPE with a lid is $13. Add a cheap spigot, airlock, and wala!
I originally used 2 1 gallon glass fermenters and switched to single 2.5/3gallon brewdemon conical fermenter best decision I made only wish I had the money to go bigger at the time
Solid feedback zach thanks
6 aug 2020. Me at 2022, glass broke, 5g on flour. Next day: Smash the rest of the glass with a baseball bat. Best day ever... also, CH was right...
Finally bought an anvil crucible after living the plastic and glass life... All I can say is forget glass... And that I love my anvil though only brewed once or twice... Fully agree on the yeast keeping... We don't use it often... But it is fun to do now and then
I brew in RSA and until the last 3 years, supply has been limited but even though plastic conicals and stainless steel have hit the market I'm brewing good beer in just 25l plastic fermenters. Crazy but it's true.
Solid feedback Dops!
Your 10 dollar bucket is the best thing I've seen, thank you for saving me a shit ton on shipping and buying big glass ones
Much appreciatied thx for watching magi!
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"a slurpee a day keeps the doctor away" - nobody yet
I have a new Spike brewing Flex fermenter. It has the ability to add many accessories. As you can afford them. The Wort Chiller, water pump and thermometer make cooling your wort really slick, quick and easy.
Dewalt is good, but for rechargeable drills, etc go with Rigid. If you register it in the first month you get lifetime warranty on the drill and the BATTERIES. Over the last 8 years or so they quickly fixed a broken chuck on the drill and replaced both my batteries when they degraded because of age.
I have 2 Anvils. Never have to buy another fermenter.
I've been using Speidel fermenters for years outfitted with upgrades from NorCal Brewing (Jay Bird). They rock and do mostly everything I want them to. Yet, for years I've been somewhat drooling over a Spike CF5. It's like I have a great wife in my Speidel, but I'm willing to end my marriage for a bit of shiny stainless steel tail. I pulled the trigger last week when Spike advertised a CF5 in their bargain cave. I'm using the 6/mo 0% interest they offer so I don't feel so dirty about my completely frivolous purchase. My rational is that I can pressure ferment in it and carbonate and that at some point I'm going to renovate my basement to make it a cool hangout spot where I can showcase my brewery. I still feel dirty.
“Today we’re gonna start a goFundme to pay off a parking tickets” 😂! Lol I’m dying right now!
Good to see the old homey sticking around! Cheers Josie!
HOMEBREW 4 LIFE cheers CH! Keep grinding out the videos.
Braj! I love and hate this video. I hate it because I have 4 or 5 carboys and you are KILLING the resale value. I mostly ferment in stainless now. I use 15gal sanke kegs for 10 gal batches. One I welded a 4" tri clover on for pressure ferments. I still reach for my carboys on occasion. One factor of glass you missed on is the entertainment it provides. I still find it satisfying to watch the process and stages of a fermentation. I feel beginners get a better understanding and makes the waiting more bearable.
You a funny guy! Laughed pretty hard a couple times, but the info was solid. Thinking about getting into home brew, not to many years before I retire...not sure that's a good plan, but what the hell.
Yes but glass gives best taste and beer do not absorb plastic, as probably you not checking plastic quality whatsoever,
Very simple question
What beer is better from glass bottles or cans?
Dead wrong
@@HOMEBREW4LIFE even best food grade plastic, will give you some after taste , compared to a glass, it’s tested and proven many years ago,
thanks *for the info, i have a lot to consider.. i have 2 carboys but was looking top upgrade my fermentation game!
Can u use the Anvil 7.5 bucket steel fermenter to make non alcoholic beer and what ingredients and what step would u recommend for a beginner?? And thank you.
I bought a Spike 5 gallon conical used and I absolutely love the thing. I brew a lot of lagers so the tc coil and heating pad make temp control much easier than my old method of sticking a bucket in a modified chest freezer.
I built this and just finished fermenting a 5 gallon batch. I noticed that beer seeps into the spigot, between the plastic layers. It's trapped inside! How do I clean it out? Does the spigot come apart or something for cleaning? Anyone else experience this?
Live and you learn. I bought a glass carboy because I was worried about using plastic. The obstacles didn't bother me too much, but I see the consensus about food grade buckets being generally preferred. I could have multiple batches fermenting for much less 💰. Mainly, I hope I can make drinkable beer while I slowly piece together more/better equipment for future brews.
Plastic all day everyday! Oh also for those who want to scrub their plastic but don't want to scratch it up I recommend using silicon sponges. They're amazing and clean very well, and pretty much keep forever. You can buy a 6 pack on amazon for like $10.
ha, my girl just searched a silicon brush on amazon and bought it. Cheers Jules! kill it this weekend my dude
What no yak about using corny kegs, other than your dip tube?
BTW, I enjoyed this video very much.
Next video... Secondary fermenters yes or no...
no secondary, exposes too much oxygen, use ur keg as a secondary fermenter
And drink it! BRAJ BMC!!!
Good video, but i disagree with you about glass for 1 reason: if you are making wine or mead, if you age in a plastic bucket, the plastic interferes with the flavor of your product if you have to sit it for a while.
agreed!
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The one thing you said that is not subjective is DON'T use glass, very dangerous at worst and if and when you break one even if you don't sustain an injury you have wasted all the work, money and time to create a massive mess that will take forever to clean up, even when you are done cleaning it up weeks later you will find spots you missed! I live in Alabama and I like to keep about 3 batches going at once so it is cheaper to use a insulated fermentation box made out of wood with 6 inches of insulation that uses a window air conditioner to maintain temp!
Gasket material you can buy bulk from grainger or mcmaster/Carr. Cut to fit. Super glue ends..