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Cleaning the stainless steel conical fermenter

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I have been brewing for quite a while now and over the years I have purchased a lot of home beer brewing equipment.  This 7 gallon stainless steel conical fermenter may be my best home brew purchase.  Initially when I started out home brewing, I was fermenting in 6 gallon glass carboys.  I would use two of them, one for primary fermentation and the other for secondary fermentation.  They were heavy, took up a lot of space, were difficult to move around, did not shield my homebrew from light, were a pain in the ass to clean and I had broken at least 2 of them over the years when they either cracked or the top sheared off when coming in contact with the ground.  Worst of all was knowing that if I had dropped one while relocating it that I was probably in for a trip to the hospital because those broken fragments of glass are sharper than knives.

This SSBrewTech conical fermenter on the other hand is honestly the perfect fermentation vessel for home beer brewing in my opinion.  It holds 7 gallons of fermenting beer, wine or cider; which is the perfect size for a 5 gallon batch.  It allows you to both dump trub and harvest yeast via its large 1.5″ valve at the conical base, it has a rotating racking arm, which I upgraded to MoreBeer’s ultimate racking arm. That is an upgrade that I would highly recommend.

More Beer Conical Fermenter Racking Arm Upgrade

More Beer Conical Fermenter Racking Arm Upgrade

It does not allow light to come in contact with your home brew, you can conduct CO2 transfers to eliminate any contact with oxygen, comes with a thermowell for temperature regulation, fits in most chest freezers (if you reduce the leg size) and is incredible easy to clean. In addition to that it is inexpensive for a high end piece of stainless steel home brewing equipment.  MoreBeer currently has them on sale for just $399 and they ship for free! If you are looking to buy a stainless steel conical fermenter, they can be purchased here.

7 Gallon Stainless Steel Conical Fermenter Best Price

7 Gallon Stainless Steel Conical Fermenter Best Price

I have been using mine for I think right about 2 1/2 years now and it has been worth every penny that I paid for it.  It is high quality and the handles on the side are welded strong, so I never need to worry about one busting off, even when it is fully loaded!

SS Brew Tech 7 Gallon Stainless Steel Home Brewing Fermenter

SS Brew Tech 7 Gallon Stainless Steel Home Brewing Fermenter

Save $13 On a Speidel Homebrewing Fermenter

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  • Heavy duty HDPE construction is durable and resists oxygen transfer. None of the risks of working with glass.
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  • Built-in handles make these tanks easy to move, even when full.
  • Large lid opening makes them easy to clean by hand
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Homebrew Yeast Starter Kit for $17 More Beer Coupon Code

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Homebrew Yeast Starter Kit for $17 More Beer Coupon Code

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New Homebrewing Product – Jacketed 31 Gallon Stainless Steel Conical Fermenter for Homebewing

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New Homebrewing Product - Jacketed 31 Gallon Stainless Steel Conical Fermenter for Homebewing

New Homebrewing Product – Jacketed 31 Gallon Stainless Steel Conical Fermenter for Homebewing

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New Homebrewing Item Release Description: New home brewing items only hit the market every so often, but this is a big one and unfortunately an expensive one.  That being said, it is a great option for large scale home brewers with some extra money in their pockets. Introducing the Speidel 31 Gallon – 1 Barrel, stainless steel jacketed conical homebrewing fermenter. This is a professional quality jacketed stainless fermenter that is made in Germany by Speidel home brewing. Some background on Speidel, they are a 5th generation family owned, manufacturer of professional quality beer brewing fermenters and brewing equipment.  This brand new jacketed homebrew conical is made from 304 stainless steel with an featured a 60 degree cone for harvesting yeast and trub collection. It has a large top hatch that makes cleaning and adding hops or oak a simple task. The inside is finished to Speidel quality standards with a high polish and the bottom drain and racking port fittings are 1.5″ Tri-Clamp for easy cleaning, transfers and a sanitary environment. Most impressive is that this Braumeister home brewing fermenter is equipped with a jacket that covers all accessible areas of the tank. This is special because it allows you to hook the conical fermenter into a cooling system for complete temperature control! As we know, you need to maintain an ideal fermentation temperature to make the best beer possible and this makes it simple to ferment a large batch of homebrew will still regulating temperature in a sanitary manner.  The jacket is rated for a pressure at over 80 psi which is key when connecting to some commercial glycol systems that generate high pressure.  These are well built and high end conical fermenters and feature 1.5 inch tri-clamp outlets, 1 on bottom for complete drainage, one in middle for racking arm and one on top for blowoff or airlock.There are also two welded fittings which are equipped with a sample valve and thermowell / thermometer combination. Here are some of the features of these home brew conical fermenters:

  • Full Volume 31.7 gallons
  • 1.5″ Tri Clamp Drain, Racking Port, and Lid outlet
  • 8.5″ Top hatch for easy cleaning and additions

Warranty: Speidel backs up the stainless steel conicals with a 25 year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship.

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Fermenter Heater Coupon Code From Morebeer

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Homebrewing Coupon Code $23 Fermentation Heater

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Coupon Code Description: More Beer has a deal of the day that will get you a fermentation heater for just $23. This homebrew fermenter heater will keep your yeast happy and warm during those cold winter months. Unlike other heater belts this Fermenter Wrap covers a wide area of your carboy or fermentation vessel, promoting an even heat distribution (11″ tall x 25″ wide). Using tape to adhere, the FermWrap can be attached directly to your fermenter, or can be used to heat the space in a box (or refrigerator) that the fermenter is in. Depending on your configuration and insulation, you can increase the temperature of your ferment from 5-20 degrees Fahrenheit. This differential can be increased by using our carboy bag to insulate a carboy. To decrease the temperature differential, stick only a portion of the FermWrap to the fermenter.

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SS BrewTech Stainless Steel Conical Fermenter Review

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Homebrewing Stainless Steel Conical Review

Homebrewing Stainless Steel Conical Review

 

I own 4 different stainless steel homebrewing conical fermenters at this time. 2 Stainless steeel brew buckets, a 7 gallon SS BrewTech stainless steel conical fermenter and a 14 gallon stainless steel conical fermenter.  Previous to purchasing these homebrew fermenters I tended to use glass carboys but would also use a plastic carboy on occasion. Often times I get asked if they are worth the money?  For me I can quickly and honestly answer yes! The main reason is they are more durable and I do not have to worry about dropping one of my glass carboys anymore and having it send me to the hospital.  I also got them for a great deal, or at least what I consider a great deal.  I picked the stainless steel brew buckets up for $195 each, the 7 gallon for $395 and the 14 gallon for $495. There are a few more reasons why I like them so much.

They are stainless steel, so if I care for them they will last a life time. It also means that I do not need to worry about light oxidization while the wort or beer is in it. They are incredible easy to clean. If I want to I can transfer via CO2 pressure.  My 14 gallon unit has a temperature control unit which makes fermenting an ale or a lager a breeze regardless of the time of year. My stainless brew buckets and 7 gallon conical fermenter all fit in my fermentation fridge and allow me to ferment about 18 gallons of beer as opposed to 10 gallons if I was still using my glass carboys! Dry hopping these are a snap since their lids come off, which make they a snap to clean as well.  The conicals come with a thermowell built in and the stainless brewbuckets have a add-on kit for them as well.

 

Filling mt 7 gallon stainless steel homebrew conical fermenter

Filling mt 7 gallon stainless steel homebrew conical fermenter

As you can see, filling the conical is as easy as it gets.  It even has easy to read gallon markers etched into the inside wall of the fermenter.  As you can see there are two ports on it.  One for dumping large volumes from the base of the conical or harvesting yeast (which is simple and can save you some money) and a second transfer and tracking arm port for siphoning beer above the sediment and or yeast bed.

 

Transferring beer from the stainless steel home brewing brew bucket fermenter.

Transferring beer from the stainless steel home brewing brew bucket fermenter.

 

As you can see in the above photo, transferring beer from the stainless steel brew bucket is about as easy as it gets. It has a single port and rotating internal racking arm that makes transferring clear beer to the keg as easy as turning a valve.  No more sanitizing siphons with these fermenters.

Home Brewing Conical Fermenters

Home Brewing Conical Fermenters

 

As I had mentioned earlier, cleaning these fermenters in very easy.  I simply use some PBW, warm water and a nylon scrub sponge.  The lid comes off so it is easy to reach everything and the conical fermenters come with sanitary clamps so they break down and reassemble effortlessly. I have used these fermenters for over 3 years now and still do not have one complaint about them!

If you are interested in picking one up, here are the links and best of all, they are shipped free!

7 Gallon Stainless Steel Brew Bucket $195

7 Gallon Stainless Steel Conical Fermenter $395

14 Gallon Stainless Steel Conical Fermenter $495

 

Video of the stainless steel 7 gallon homebrewing conical fermenter in action. Transferring a batch of Pliny the Elder to the keg.

Save $10 on a Johnson Digital Temperature Controller with this More Beer Coupon

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16 Gallon Plastic Home Brewing Fermenter $73

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16 Gallon Plastic Home Brewing Fermenter $73

16 Gallon Plastic Home Brewing Fermenter $73

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Coupon Description:  MoreBeer has a coupon code that will get you a Speidel 16 Gallon Plastic Home Brewing Fermenter for just $73.99.  This is an incredible deal for such a large home brewing fermenter.  Here are some of the features included with this Speidel homebrew fermenter.

  • Heavy duty HDPE construction is durable and resists oxygen transfer.
  • Built-in handles make these tanks easy to move, even when full.
  • Large lid opening makes them easy to clean by hand
  • All ports seal with gaskets and the vessel can be fully sealed for long-term storage.
  • Includes a spigot and oversized 2-piece Speidel airlock.
  • Designed and manufactured in Germany by Speidel

 

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Stainless Steel Fermenter $195

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Stainless Steel Brew Bucket for $195

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Coupon Description:  MoreBeer.com currently has a promo code that will get you a stainless steel fermenter for just $195.  If you are not familiar with Stainless Steel Brew Techs line of conical home brewing fermenters, you are missing out.  They make high end stainless steel fermenters and brew kettles at super affordable prices.  Right now you can pick up one of their stainless steel brew buckets for just $195 at More Beer.  Here are some details on this innovative stainless fermenter.

  • Certified Food Grade 304 Stainless Steel Construction
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  • 40° Conical Bottom for Trub Trapping
  • Spring Loaded Lid Clamps for Airtight Lid Seal
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6 Gallon Plastic Carboy for $19

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