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Hands on Review: FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical + Limited time Deal

fermzilla conical fermenter review

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical

There have been some exciting new offerings over the last five years or so in the homebrewing fermenter market. With loads of offerings from companies like Spike, Ss Brewtech, Blichmann Engineering, Kegland, as well as from a product line called BrewBuilt developed by MoreBeer, a home brewer has a lot to choose from when considering upgrading or replacing an existing fermenter. One of the features that is becoming more common on new fermenter offerings is the ability hold pressure, either to enable pressure transfers or to allow fermenting under pressure – both of which enable low-oxygen brewing along with other advantages. If a brewer wanted to upgrade to a pressure fermenter there are a range of prices and options to consider. For those who want to try pressure fermentation before investing many hundreds or even thousands of dollars, thankfully there are some excellent newer plastic options that perform the job admirably.


Related: Fermenting Under Pressure


Kegland is a noticeable leader in the pressurized fermenters market. With their line of FermZilla fermenters, a brewer can experiment with pressure fermentation without investing a ton of money to see if this method fits into their brewing operations. I have been a satisfied user of the FermZilla All Rounder fermenter for nearly three years now. Before that I was using a Chronical from Ss Brewtech. While both have their advantages, forced to choose between the two I would choose the All Rounder for its flexibility, cost, and higher pressure rating (the Chronical only held a few psi to allow for transfers). One thing that the Chronical has that the All Rounder is missing is the ability to dump trub and collect yeast. Thankfully there is another option from Kegland that combines the flexibility of the All Rounder with the trub and yeast management of a conical fermenter.\


Limited Time Deal:

MoreBeer has two different combo packs that include the FermZilla conical on sale as of this update.

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Five Benefits of Using Corny Kegs As Fermenters

The containers we call Ball Lock and Pin Lock Kegs come from the soda industry.  Also called Cornelius Kegs, Corny Kegs and Corney Kegs, they were originally intended to store and distribute soda pre-mix.  The big soda companies decided on different style containers for their pre-mix.  Pepsi landed on the Ball Lock style while Coke uses the Pin Lock style.

Homebrewers have since re-purposed these as homebrew beer kegs. It makes sense. These high quality stainless steel beverages that are meant for years of commercial food use. They’re also tough, can be had for cheap and are easy to move around.

What if someone said there was a pressure capable, heavy duty stainless steel fermenter that could be had for 50 bucks or so?

Great news…. kegs make great fermenters! Same high quality, stainless steel construction, toughness and easy portability, but this time used for fermentation.


Lots More About Kegs


But First, How Do you Convert a Keg to a Fermenter?

One issue needs to be addressed to convert kegs into fermenters… handling CO2 produced by fermentation. Kegs are generally designed to be airtight. Fermentation requires that we allow excess CO2 to escape.  I can think of three options…

  1. A blow-off tube. Remove the gas post or gas post poppet and get use tight fitting tubing to route CO2 to a container of sanitizer.
  2. Use a converted lid to add a stopper and airlock See: Cornelius Keg Fermenter Lid via Adventures in Homebrewing
  3. Use a Spunding Valvesome of the technique and tricks mentioned in this post rely on a Spunding Valve

Keg Fermenter Sizing

A five gallon keg isn’t really suitable for a primary fermenter for a 5 gallon batch.  You could use it as a secondary for a full 5 gallon batch, as a primary fermenter for smaller batches (maybe 3 to 4 gallons max) or you could split 5 gallon batches between two kegs.

There is a 6 gallon keg available that should allow you to ferment a 5 gallon batch.

10 and 15 gallon size ball locks have become readily available at relatively reasonable prices. A 10 gallon keg could easily accommodate a full 5 gallon batch (up to 7 or 8 gallons) while a 15 gallon keg should be able to easily handle a 10 gallon batch (up to 12 or 13 gallons).

Five Unique Benefits to Using Converted Keg Fermenter!

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Hands on Review: Ss Brewtech Brew Bucket Fermenter! + BrewBucket Classic for $149.95

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Ss Brewtech Brew Bucket

Right from the start I knew there was something special with the Ss Brewtech fermenter as I opened the box it came in. Having received some gear that came out of torn and collapsing boxes recently, it stood out to me how the box was completely together. While you might chalk that up to how careful the delivery guy was, I could tell this box was designed with purpose. The thickness of the layers, and the construction of the layers were clearly designed to handle both scrapes and crushing loads. All this might seem trivial, until you unbox that new shiny piece of equipment you’ve spent your hard-earned dollars on and find it scratched, scuffed, or slightly out of round. With the thought and purpose Ss Brewtech put into their packaging, you can tell that they wouldn’t accept those careless things to happen to their equipment. And that counts.


Limited Time Deal:

MoreBeer has 7 gallon Brew Bucket Fermenters for $149.99.

SS Brew Bucket – Stainless Steel Fermenter – 7 gal. FE800


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Little Big Mouth Bubbler, Ported Wide Mouth Fermenter – on sale for… $15.98 + My Stove Top Small Batch Process

Little Big Mouth Bubbler

Little Big Mouth Bubbler

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Eliminate the need for siphoning with our new small-batch fermenter! Attach your bottle filler to the spigot and bottle directly off the fermenter. The punted base allows the trub to settle out to keep your finished beer clear.

With over 1.4 gallons of usable volume, the Siphonless Little Big Mouth Bubbler® fermenter provides nearly a half-gallon of extra headspace for those vigorous homebrew fermentations. Pair that with the durability of PET, a wide mouth, and smooth walls for easy cleaning and you get the perfect small-batch fermenter!

Kit Includes:

  • Siphonless Little Big Mouth Bubbler® PET Fermenter
  • Big Mouth Bubbler® Universal Lid – Single Port
  • Small Universal Rubber Stopper
  • Bubbler Airlock
  • Spigot

Dimensions:

10.5″ tall x 7.5″ wide


 

Little Big Mouth Bubbler® Plastic 1.4 Gallon Siphonless Fermenter

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Also: Check out my step by step process for brewing small batch all grain on my stove top.  Includes a spreadsheet to help make water volume and temp calculations a breeze.

Small Batch, All Grain Stove Top Brewing + Water Calculation Spreadsheet

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Hands on Review: FermZilla All Rounder Fermenter + Rare DEAL

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

FermZilla All Rounder

Fermenting under pressure has been a technique I have had my eye on for some time now and have felt the urge to experiment with it more and more lately. To me the most appealing benefit of pressurized fermentation is that at the end of fermentation the beer is fully carbonated and ready to drink (not accounting for beers that benefit from a period of conditioning). Other benefits include a potentially quicker fermentation, a higher retention of desirable aroma compounds that otherwise might be off gassed (e.g. hop aromas), and the ability to ferment at warmer temperatures without a high presence of unwanted esters.


Limited Time Deal (Rare!)

Deals on FermZilla are relatively rare. This is a MAP item. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price.  It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price.  This gear generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and is rarely discounted.

(Workaround)… Get a FREEBIE

Top Draw Corny Keg Lid via William’s Brewing

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Do you want to drink the clearest beer possible from your keg as quickly as possible? The Top Draw® Keg Lid Beer Pick Up Tube fits any homebrew keg with an oval lid, and includes a beer ball lock with a Top Draw Beer Pick Up Tube in the lid. As the level of the beer in the keg drops, the pick up tube remains 1″ below the surface, always drawing the clearest beer all the way until empty. The stainless float ball itself is 1.75″ in diameter.

Installs in a few seconds – just switch out keg lids. For shorter kegs, cut the silicone tube to length.

Includes 22″ of tubing, 304 grade stainless float with attached pickup tube, and oval keg lid with both a pressure relief valve, and a beer ball lock fitting welded into the center.


 

Top Draw Corny Keg Lid

Get One FREE w/Qualifying Order!

  • Use coupon code X05 with an order of $89.99 or more and you’ll get one for free.
  • No need to add it to your cart.  Just use the coupon code at checkout.

 

 

This works with FermZilla fermenters including the All Rounder!


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Hands on Review: FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical

fermzilla conical fermenter review

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical

There have been some exciting new offerings over the last five years or so in the homebrewing fermenter market. With loads of offerings from companies like Spike, Ss Brewtech, Blichmann Engineering, Kegland, as well as from a product line called BrewBuilt developed by MoreBeer, a home brewer has a lot to choose from when considering upgrading or replacing an existing fermenter. One of the features that is becoming more common on new fermenter offerings is the ability hold pressure, either to enable pressure transfers or to allow fermenting under pressure – both of which enable low-oxygen brewing along with other advantages. If a brewer wanted to upgrade to a pressure fermenter there are a range of prices and options to consider. For those who want to try pressure fermentation before investing many hundreds or even thousands of dollars, thankfully there are some excellent newer plastic options that perform the job admirably.


Related: Fermenting Under Pressure


Kegland is a noticeable leader in the pressurized fermenters market. With their line of FermZilla fermenters, a brewer can experiment with pressure fermentation without investing a ton of money to see if this method fits into their brewing operations. I have been a satisfied user of the FermZilla All Rounder fermenter for nearly three years now. Before that I was using a Chronical from Ss Brewtech. While both have their advantages, forced to choose between the two I would choose the All Rounder for its flexibility, cost, and higher pressure rating (the Chronical only held a few psi to allow for transfers). One thing that the Chronical has that the All Rounder is missing is the ability to dump trub and collect yeast. Thankfully there is another option from Kegland that combines the flexibility of the All Rounder with the trub and yeast management of a conical fermenter.

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FermZilla 27 Liter Tri Conical Fermenter – on sale for… $99.99

Gen3 FermZilla - Tri-Conical - 27L - Starter Kit with handle

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical Fermenter via William’s Brewing

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The Gen3 FermZilla Tri Conical features a 3” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the dump valve, and a 2” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the yeast collection vessel. This makes it easy to disassemble the fermenter for cleaning, and to remove and reattach the yeast collection vessel.

The FermZilla can be used in many ways -use it as a basic gravity fermenter with the ability to dump and harvest yeast, or as a pressure fermenter and or keg with optional Spunding Valve part C71 and Pressure Kit part C77, as a chilled fermenter with an optional Temp Twister and Cooling Kit, and even as a Hop Bong Pressure Kit, with the ability to add dry hops without adding oxygen.

Includes a lid with 35 PSI PRV valve, stainless stand, airlock, 1000 ml collection container with lid, and Tri Clamp fittings to assemble and use the fermenter.

 

  • William’s Brewing has this on sale for just $99.99
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical Fermenter

FermZilla Reviews!

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Hands on Review: FermZilla All Rounder Fermenter

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Last Call… 7.9 Gallon Fermenter… $18.39 w/Coupon

Plastic Wine Fermenter (With Lid) 7.9 Gal

Fermenter (With Lid) 7.9 Gal

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

7.9 Gallon Fermenting Bucket is the perfect primary fermentor for making wine, mead or cider. The additional head space you get from this fermentor makes for healthier yeast, a stronger fermentation, and ultimately a better beverage.

NOTE: This fermenter is particularly important if you’re making a wine recipe kit with skins due to the additional space the skins take up.

Pick up an extra fermenter and efficiently make two or more batches at once. This heavy-duty plastic fermenter is ideal for making wine, mead, or cider.

  • 7.9 Gallon Capacity Fermentor
  • Food Grade Plastic
  • Pre-drilled gasketed lid included
  • Rubber grommet installed for easy airlock insertion

*Bucket may vary in appearance from displayed picture*


 

Fermenter (With Lid) 7.9 Gal

Save Another 20%!

20% Off Kegs and Kegging! – remember promo code PARTYTIME

Coupon code PARTYTIME makes this fermenter just $18.39.

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Hands on Review: Anvil Bucket Fermentor!

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Anvil Stainless Steel Bucket Fermentor

It’s well known that you don’t have to just ferment in that plastic bucket that came with your homebrew beginner’s kit. When you are ready to upgrade there are multiple material options, and varying levels of size/features. As it goes with most homebrew gear, brewers love stainless steel. So, of course you can get your fermentor in stainless steel, too.

Stainless provides a better oxygen-proof barrier than the plastic brew buckets and is easy to clean. The easy cleaning not only makes the worst job in homebrewing (brew day clean-up) slightly better, it also means you don’t have to worry about things hiding in crevices to sneak out and do funky things to your beer. Stainless is also durable and long-lasting, meaning you can look at it like a longer-term investment. Typical price tags on steel fermentors also make you consider it from a longer-term investment perspective as well.

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North Mountain Supply 4 Gallon Graduated Fermenter – $29.99 + free shipping

North Mountain Supply 4 Gallon Graduated Fermenting Bucket with Twin Bubble Airlock and Grommet

North Mountain Supply 4 Gallon Graduated Fermenting Bucket with Twin Bubble Airlock and Grommet

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Highlighted Features
  • 4 Gallon Graduated Fermenting Bucket with Twin Airlock and Grommet.
  • Twin Bubble/S-Style Plastic Fermentation Airlock allows for CO2 to escape when fermenting beer, wine, or vegetables.
  • The Graduated Fermenting Bucket is measured to 4 gallons and 16 liters.
  • All three products are made of high quality plastic, Made in Italy
  • To promote a positive and satisfying customer experience, this product is covered by North Mountain Supply's 30 day hassle-free replacement program, in the event the product is damaged or defective.

 

3/4 1 PM Central: This is selling for just $29.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Ends TODAY: FermZilla 27 Liter Tri Conical Fermenter – on sale for… $99.99!

Gen3 FermZilla - Tri-Conical - 27L - Starter Kit with handle

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical Fermenter via William’s Brewing

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The Gen3 FermZilla Tri Conical features a 3” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the dump valve, and a 2” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the yeast collection vessel. This makes it easy to disassemble the fermenter for cleaning, and to remove and reattach the yeast collection vessel.

The FermZilla can be used in many ways -use it as a basic gravity fermenter with the ability to dump and harvest yeast, or as a pressure fermenter and or keg with optional Spunding Valve part C71 and Pressure Kit part C77, as a chilled fermenter with an optional Temp Twister and Cooling Kit, and even as a Hop Bong Pressure Kit, with the ability to add dry hops without adding oxygen.

Includes a lid with 35 PSI PRV valve, stainless stand, airlock, 1000 ml collection container with lid, and Tri Clamp fittings to assemble and use the fermenter.

 

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FermZilla Reviews!

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Hands on Review: FermZilla All Rounder Fermenter

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Ends Soon: FermZilla 27 Liter Tri Conical Fermenter – on sale for… $99.99!

Gen3 FermZilla - Tri-Conical - 27L - Starter Kit with handle

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical Fermenter via William’s Brewing

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The Gen3 FermZilla Tri Conical features a 3” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the dump valve, and a 2” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the yeast collection vessel. This makes it easy to disassemble the fermenter for cleaning, and to remove and reattach the yeast collection vessel.

The FermZilla can be used in many ways -use it as a basic gravity fermenter with the ability to dump and harvest yeast, or as a pressure fermenter and or keg with optional Spunding Valve part C71 and Pressure Kit part C77, as a chilled fermenter with an optional Temp Twister and Cooling Kit, and even as a Hop Bong Pressure Kit, with the ability to add dry hops without adding oxygen.

Includes a lid with 35 PSI PRV valve, stainless stand, airlock, 1000 ml collection container with lid, and Tri Clamp fittings to assemble and use the fermenter.

 

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical FermenterBlack Friday Specials at William’s Brewing

FermZilla Reviews!

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Hands on Review: FermZilla All Rounder Fermenter

More Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp!  Tri-Clamp Fittings at Proflow Dynamics

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Limited Availability… Refurbished BrewBuilt X1 Uni Conical Fermenters + Hands on Review

BrewBuilt™ X1 Uni Conical Fermenter

As of this positing, MoreBeer has a limited number of refurbished X1 UNI Conical Fermenters. Availability is limited, check link below to see if you can get in on this batch.

Refurbished Conicals

Full Lineup: BrewBuilt™ X1 Uni Line Of Conical Fermenters

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Hands on Review: BrewBuilt X1 Uni+ Conical Fermenter!

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Extended… FermZilla 27 Liter Conical – on sale for… $99!

Gen3 FermZilla - Tri-Conical - 27L - Starter Kit with handle

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical Fermenter via William’s Brewing

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The Gen3 FermZilla Tri Conical features a 3” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the dump valve, and a 2” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the yeast collection vessel. This makes it easy to disassemble the fermenter for cleaning, and to remove and reattach the yeast collection vessel.

The FermZilla can be used in many ways -use it as a basic gravity fermenter with the ability to dump and harvest yeast, or as a pressure fermenter and or keg with optional Spunding Valve part C71 and Pressure Kit part C77, as a chilled fermenter with an optional Temp Twister and Cooling Kit, and even as a Hop Bong Pressure Kit, with the ability to add dry hops without adding oxygen.

Includes a lid with 35 PSI PRV valve, stainless stand, airlock, 1000 ml collection container with lid, and Tri Clamp fittings to assemble and use the fermenter.

 

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical FermenterBlack Friday Specials at William’s Brewing

FermZilla Reviews!

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Hands on Review: FermZilla All Rounder Fermenter

More Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp!  Tri-Clamp Fittings at Proflow Dynamics

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Hands on Review: FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical

fermzilla conical fermenter review

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical

There have been some exciting new offerings over the last five years or so in the homebrewing fermenter market. With loads of offerings from companies like Spike, Ss Brewtech, Blichmann Engineering, Kegland, as well as from a product line called BrewBuilt developed by MoreBeer, a home brewer has a lot to choose from when considering upgrading or replacing an existing fermenter. One of the features that is becoming more common on new fermenter offerings is the ability hold pressure, either to enable pressure transfers or to allow fermenting under pressure – both of which enable low-oxygen brewing along with other advantages. If a brewer wanted to upgrade to a pressure fermenter there are a range of prices and options to consider. For those who want to try pressure fermentation before investing many hundreds or even thousands of dollars, thankfully there are some excellent newer plastic options that perform the job admirably.


Related: Fermenting Under Pressure


Kegland is a noticeable leader in the pressurized fermenters market. With their line of FermZilla fermenters, a brewer can experiment with pressure fermentation without investing a ton of money to see if this method fits into their brewing operations. I have been a satisfied user of the FermZilla All Rounder fermenter for nearly three years now. Before that I was using a Chronical from Ss Brewtech. While both have their advantages, forced to choose between the two I would choose the All Rounder for its flexibility, cost, and higher pressure rating (the Chronical only held a few psi to allow for transfers). One thing that the Chronical has that the All Rounder is missing is the ability to dump trub and collect yeast. Thankfully there is another option from Kegland that combines the flexibility of the All Rounder with the trub and yeast management of a conical fermenter.

Continue reading

FermZilla 27 Liter Tri Conical Fermenter – on sale for… $99.99!

Gen3 FermZilla - Tri-Conical - 27L - Starter Kit with handle

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical Fermenter via William’s Brewing

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The Gen3 FermZilla Tri Conical features a 3” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the dump valve, and a 2” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the yeast collection vessel. This makes it easy to disassemble the fermenter for cleaning, and to remove and reattach the yeast collection vessel.

The FermZilla can be used in many ways -use it as a basic gravity fermenter with the ability to dump and harvest yeast, or as a pressure fermenter and or keg with optional Spunding Valve part C71 and Pressure Kit part C77, as a chilled fermenter with an optional Temp Twister and Cooling Kit, and even as a Hop Bong Pressure Kit, with the ability to add dry hops without adding oxygen.

Includes a lid with 35 PSI PRV valve, stainless stand, airlock, 1000 ml collection container with lid, and Tri Clamp fittings to assemble and use the fermenter.

 

  • As of this posting, William’s Brewing has this on sale for just $99.99.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical Fermenter

FermZilla Yeast Collection Jar

FermZilla Reviews!

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Hands on Review: FermZilla All Rounder Fermenter

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Flash Sale… 31 Gallon Kegland Kegmenter – Univessel Fermenter & Keg – Save $120!

31 Gallon Kegland Kegmenter

31 Gallon Kegland Kegmenter

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

The Kegmenter is a 31 gallon (118 liter) 304 stainless keg with a 4” diameter tri clover lid with flat lid and airlock. It also features two 2″ tri clamp ports on the base, so you can adapt this to many purposes. 42½” tall, 16″ wide,

The Kegmenter features a 50 PSI rating so it can be used as a keg or as a pressurized fermenter if desired. The 4” diameter lid makes it easy to clean out, and adds the ability to add dry hops and other additives either during a ferment or after kegging.

Note: Like all commercial kegs, these are extremely rugged, but may have small blemishes caused by the box rubbing against the keg during shipment.


 

  • This is on sale for $279.99. That’s a whopping $120 in savings and a bargain for a stainless fermenter with the size and features that the Kegmenter offers.
  • No coupon code is required.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

31 Gallon Kegland Kegmenter

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Last Chance, Selection Changes Today: MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week – Save 20% – Get in on This Week’s Deal

MoreBeer offers 20% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

Also MoreBeer’s Kit of the week for beer makers…

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Hands on Review: FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical

fermzilla conical fermenter review

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

FermZilla Tri-Clamp Conical

There have been some exciting new offerings over the last five years or so in the homebrewing fermenter market. With loads of offerings from companies like Spike, Ss Brewtech, Blichmann Engineering, Kegland, as well as from a product line called BrewBuilt developed by MoreBeer, a home brewer has a lot to choose from when considering upgrading or replacing an existing fermenter. One of the features that is becoming more common on new fermenter offerings is the ability hold pressure, either to enable pressure transfers or to allow fermenting under pressure – both of which enable low-oxygen brewing along with other advantages. If a brewer wanted to upgrade to a pressure fermenter there are a range of prices and options to consider. For those who want to try pressure fermentation before investing many hundreds or even thousands of dollars, thankfully there are some excellent newer plastic options that perform the job admirably.


Related: Fermenting Under Pressure


Kegland is a noticeable leader in the pressurized fermenters market. With their line of FermZilla fermenters, a brewer can experiment with pressure fermentation without investing a ton of money to see if this method fits into their brewing operations. I have been a satisfied user of the FermZilla All Rounder fermenter for nearly three years now. Before that I was using a Chronical from Ss Brewtech. While both have their advantages, forced to choose between the two I would choose the All Rounder for its flexibility, cost, and higher pressure rating (the Chronical only held a few psi to allow for transfers). One thing that the Chronical has that the All Rounder is missing is the ability to dump trub and collect yeast. Thankfully there is another option from Kegland that combines the flexibility of the All Rounder with the trub and yeast management of a conical fermenter.

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Hands on Review: FermZilla All Rounder Fermenter

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

FermZilla All Rounder

Fermenting under pressure has been a technique I have had my eye on for some time now and have felt the urge to experiment with it more and more lately. To me the most appealing benefit of pressurized fermentation is that at the end of fermentation the beer is fully carbonated and ready to drink (not accounting for beers that benefit from a period of conditioning). Other benefits include a potentially quicker fermentation, a higher retention of desirable aroma compounds that otherwise might be off gassed (e.g. hop aromas), and the ability to ferment at warmer temperatures without a high presence of unwanted esters.


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