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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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Beer & Wine Hobby Cyber Monday… 15% Back or Off!… Applies to Everything – Anvil, Spike, Blichmann!

Family owned Beer & Wine Hobby is giving away gift cards depending on purchase amount. This amounts to a de facto discount on everything site wide.

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+ Great Deal on Grainfather!

Grainfather Discounts are rare.  Why?  Grainfather gear is under a MAP agreement.  MAP = Minimum Advertised Price.  It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price.  Generally speaking, the Grainfather gear is rarely discounted.

Grainfather does periodically authorize a sale and that’s obviously happening right now. We’re seeing multiple retailers discount electric systems, conicals and glycol systems.

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Beer & Wine Hobby is discounting Grainfather gear as well but there’s a big difference that sets them apart…

In addition to offering Black Friday Sale prices, they are offering 10% back in Beer and Wine Hobby gift certificates with all Grainfather gear purchases. Valid through 11/27/23 while supplies last.  If you’ve been waiting for a deal… here it is!

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Hands on Review: Anvil Foundry Brewing System

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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 Brewing Equipment Foundry

There are a lot of all-in-one electric brew rigs on the market. The entry to all-grain for most was through a converted cooler 3-vessel system. It was the cheapest way to get into all-grain, and why so many of us came that way. Precision control and/or electric heating convenience came at a premium that you would upgrade to later. Well, those are now relegated to “old timer stories”. At the all-grain entry level price point, you can now get an all-in-one electric unit from Anvil for the price you’d pay for an Igloo cooler kit with a burner and pot. So now those getting into all-grain can start with the precision of digital temperature control, and the weather-proof convenience of an electric heat source.


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Comparing Anvil Foundry Versions

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The Anvil Foundry comes in two sizes, a 10.5 gallon and a 6.5 gallon. They share most all of the same features, but the 10.5 is targeted at 4-5 gallon batches, and the 6.5 for 2.5 gallon batches. There’s also an accessory you can order for the 10.5 to insert in the mash basket and then go as low as 2 gallon batches. Both of these units come with the option to add on a recirculation kit, which provides a pump and some other hardware bits to allow you to recirculate wort during the mash. Every unit also has a simple switch you can change to run on 120V or 240V. However, the unit comes with a 3-prong 120V plug, so if you do opt for the 240V setting, you have to cut the plug off and attach the appropriate 240V plug type.

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Hands on Review: Anvil Brewing Equipment Forge Propane Burner

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Tom Brennan.  Read more about Tom and grab a link to his website and YouTube channel below.

Anvil Brewing Equipment Forge Burner

When I was looking for a new burner I stumbled upon this utilitarian looking burner it was for me, with the BTU’s (72,000/hr) to back it up. This looked strong, rugged, and simply made. And at first glance, the Anvil Forge Burner had it all for me.


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Anvil Brewing Equipment Black Friday Sale!

  • MoreBeer is discounting a slew of products as part of a November of Splendor Sale.
  • Selection changes each Friday, but quantities may be limited. If you see something you like, place your order to make sure you get in on the deal.
  • No coupon code is required, discounted prices reflected on each product page.
  • Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses
  • Some filler item ideas to help you qualify for free shipping… PBW, Sale Items (shows most popular deals first), Kit of the Week, Hop Market (shows most popular deals first)

The current lineup includes a rare discount on Anvil Brewing Company Foundry Systems!

For some pricing clarity, MoreBeer’s deal is actually less than Anvil’s own Black Friday Sale $594 vs $699 for the 18 gallon and $361 vs $425 for the 10.5 gallon system.

November of Splendor Sale!

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Rare Deal: 7 Gallon Anvil Crucible Conical Fermentor – Save 20%!

7 Gallon Anvil Crucible Conical Fermentor

Anvil Crucible Conical via Adventures in Homebrewing.

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

The new ANVIL Crucible conical fermentor is the hands-down best value in a stainless steel conical fermentor on the market. If you’re looking to ferment like the pros, the rotating racking arm and large tri-clamp bottom dump will have you racking crystal-clear beer and harvesting yeast like the breweries do! Let the Crucible™ be the showpiece of YOUR brewery!

Available in 7 gal and 14 gal sizes, perfect for 5 and 10 gal finished batch sizes
Pro-style welded 1.5” tri-clamp bottom dump makes dumping sediment and harvesting yeast a snap
Rotating racking arm is ideal for transferring clear beer, leaving the yeast and sediment behind
Sturdy carry handles makes moving your beer safe and easy
Embossed level markings (gal and L) will never wear off
Includes liquid crystal thermometer, airlock and stopper
Protective caps on the legs protect floors and counters
Optional leg extensions lift the unit high enough to gravity drain into kegs
Optional cooling systems maintains perfect fermentation temps
Optional yeast harvesting kit is perfect for reusing your yeast and saving money!


 

  • Deals on Anvil Brewing Equipment gear are rare.
  • This is selling for $309.99
  • Save 20%: Adventures in Homebrewing has a limited time 20% off sale going on. for qualifying orders of $135 or more.
  • This coupon works with this conical!
  • Use coupon code AMAZING20 it’s $248 at checkout.

7 Gallon Anvil Crucible Conical Fermentor

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Buy an 18 Gallon Anvil Foundry All In One Brewing System… TWO Free Gift Cards

18 gallon Anvil Foundry All-in-One Brewing System

Anvil has released and 18 gallon size of their very popular Foundry Brewing All In On Brewing System. Check out our Hands on Review of the smaller size to learn more.

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Blazing fast heating times with the 4000W heating element and linear digital power control allows you to dial in the perfect heat rate for your recipe. Cleaning is a breeze with the NEW removable false bottom. Less time for cleanup means more time for BEER!

240V Operation 6-20P plug 4000W 17A for Faster Heating & Better Boils.
Cleaning is a breeze with the Patented Removable False bottom.
Grain Capacity – 36 Pounds
Double Wall Insulation Maintains Mash Temps and Increases Heating Speeds.
Linear Digital Power Control and Solid-State Switching for Fine-Tuning your Boil.
Turbo 500 Distillation Ready.
Includes High Capacity Stainless Immersion Chiller with Hoses & Fittings.
Optional external recirculation pump is easy to clean and can be used for other pumping needs.
Three Foundry Sizes Available: 18 Gallon for 10 gallon batches, 10.5 Gallon for 5 Gallon Batches and 6.5 Gallon for 2.5-3 Gallon Batches.


 

  • Like all Anvil Equipment, these are on MAP (minimum advertised price) agreements that don’t allow retailers to discount.
  • Free Gift Card #1  As of this posting, Adventures in Homebrewing is giving away a free $25 gift card, with every single purchase of $125 or moreEVERYTHING QUALIFIES.  The one exception is gift cards.  Promotional gift card will be automatically added to your cart.
  • Free Gift Card #2 Get the equivalent to about 5% back on nearly everything via AIH’s Rewards Program – note that you need to log in to earn rewards. Double check to make sure the product page reads “xx” points will be rewarded when you buy this item.
  • For your reference, 699 points = about $34.95 back in value toward a future purchase. Those points would be immediately redeemable for a $20 gift card.

This gift card work around has been available for some time now. The issue has been… AIH has generally marked up Anvil gear a little bit above MAP, so that some of the savings realized by the free GC are offset by the above MAP pricing. As of this posting, this unit is selling right at what I understand MAP to be. Compare at MoreBeer

18 gallon Anvil Foundry All-in-One Brewing System

Anvil Foundry Systems at Adventures in Homebrewing

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Important Note that no Anvil product is directly discounted All Anvil gear is selling for full price.  With this deal, you get a free gift card good toward a future purchase.

Hands on Review: Anvil Foundry Brewing System!

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Announcing: Anvil Foundry Swirly Whirlpool Arm – For Foundry & Compatible

Anvil Foundry 21" Swirly Whirlpool Arm

Anvil Foundry 21″ Swirly Whirlpool Arm

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

This 21″ whirlpool works perfectly with the 10.5 Gallon Foundry, brew kettles, and any other brewing system. The rotating rubber piece allows it to secure to the side of any vessel, no matter the thickness. The Swirly uses a 1/2″ Straight Pipe Thread for hose connections and includes a hose barb for connecting your water supply.

The 21″ Swirly fits any vessel that is 15″-27″ in container height. For smaller vessels, see the 15″ Swirly.


 

  • Perfect size for 10.5 Gallon Foundry – Hands on Review
  • 21″ Swirly fits any vessel that is 15″-27″
  • Like all Anvil Equipment, these are on MAP (minimum advertised price) agreements that don’t allow retailers to discount.

Anvil Foundry 21″ Swirly Whirlpool Arm

Anvil Foundry Systems at Adventures in Homebrewing

Hands on Review: Anvil Foundry Brewing System!

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Backdoor Savings on… Anvil, Spike, Blichmann Engineering!

For Cyber Monday only (11/29) Beer and Wine Hobby is giving a 20% bonus gift card. See graphic above for examples. This tops out at $40 back for a $200 gift card. No coupon code required. Bonus gift card sent automatically after your gift card purchase.

This amounts to a de facto discount on everything site wide. Including lines that are not typically discounted.

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Beer and Wine Hobby is also doing a very low flat rate shipping rate of $5.99 to most US addresses.

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Beer & Wine Hobby Cyber Monday… 20% Back on Gift Cards!… Applies to Everything – Anvil, Spike, Blichmann!

For Cyber Monday only (11/29) Beer and Wine Hobby is giving a 20% bonus gift card. See graphic above for examples. This tops out at $40 back for a $200 gift card. No coupon code required. Bonus gift card sent automatically after your gift card purchase.

This amounts to a de facto discount on everything site wide. Including lines that are not typically discounted.

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Beer and Wine Hobby is also doing a very low flat rate shipping rate of $5.99 to most US addresses.

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Anvil Brewing Equipment Reviews – Newly Expanded

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6.5 Gallon Anvil All in One Brewing System

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ANVIL FOUNDRY 6.5 Gallon Electric Boiler Kettle For All Grain Brewing T500 Ready Includes Recirculation Pump Kit and Wort Chiller

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  • Easy Electric All Grain Brewing and Distilling (T500 Ready)
  • Includes Pump, Chiller, and Grain Pipe
  • Dual Voltage Capable 120v and 240v Switchable (220v Requires Pigtail)
  • Insulated for fast heating and energy efficiency
  • Delay Start Timer Set for 1-24 Hours – Digital Controls

 

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Hands on Review: Anvil Crucible Stainless Conical Fermentor!

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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 Crucible Stainless Conical Fermentor

Complete Fermentor Box Contents

In the world of brewing, stainless steel reigns supreme. And in the world of fermentors, conicals top the “most desired” list of many homebrewers. So of course, combining these two things explains why stainless conicals are such a desired commodity in the homebrewing world. Blichmann was one of the first to offer homebrewers a stainless conical fermentor, back in 2004. But recently they introduced a more budget-friendly model, in their Anvil line, called the Crucible. The Crucible does not have the same feature set as Blichmann’s Fermenator, as the Anvil Crucible is not pressure capable. But it does take advantage of the true “conical fermentor” shape.

Fermenter vs Fermentor?

(Note: Some use the word “fermenter”, and some use “fermentor”. Although “fermenter” is the common use word, someone once explained that grammatically speaking, “fermentor” was more accurate. So now I can’t help myself. Sorry.)


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Hands on Review: Anvil Crucible Cooling System

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 Crucible Cooling System

The Anvil Crucible is a new stainless steel fermentor on the market. It has the 60-degree angled cone which makes it long and narrow as it tapers down. This angle makes it steep enough that as yeast and particulate drop out of suspension in your fermenting beer, it hits the cone wall and slides down to the bottom point. This long cone makes the fermentor taller overall. The 7 gallon Anvil Crucible measures 30.5” from the bottom to the top of the lid (plus an additional 6.25” for airlock and stopper). In contrast, the Anvil Stainless Bucket Fermentor is only 19.5” tall (plus the 6.25” for airlock). Both of them have the same 16.5” width from handle to handle. So while you can stuff the Bucket Fermentor in a dorm-sized fermentation fridge, not so for the Crucible. However, Anvil has an optional Cooling System for the Crucible you can buy to add on cooling capability.

Cooling System Full Kit

The Crucible cooling system replaces the standard one-hole stopper (just for the airlock) with a multi-hole stopper that has holes for inlet and outlet spots for the stainless cooling tubing, another hole for the stainless thermowell, and lastly a hole for an airlock. The cooling tubing is fairly narrow, but it makes up for its small diameter with lots of extra length as it runs up and down inside, providing extra surface area for cooling. To attach to the metal cooling tubes, the kit includes two 5-foot lengths of vinyl tubing, which provide a clamp-free tight fit to the inlet and outlet tubing portions.


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Now Shipping! Anvil Brewing Equipment Crucible Conical Fermentors + Rare Deal, Free Gift Card

Anvil Brewing Equipment has announced the Crucible Conical Fermentor.  It’s available in 7 and 14 gallon sizes.  It features a rotating racking arm, pro-style welded 1.5″ tri-clamp bottom dump, embossed level marking, sturdy handles and more.

As of this posting, these are finally in stock!  Check product page to see if you can still get on this first shipment.

7 Gallon Anvil Crucible Conical14 Gallon Anvil Crucible Conical – at AIH

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Rare Deal!

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

Free Gift CardAs of this posting, Adventures in Homebrewing is giving away a free $20 gift card, with every single purchase of $100 or moreEVERYTHING QUALIFIES.  The one exception is gift cards. Promotional gift card will be automatically added to your cart.

Important Note: This is not a direct discount on Anvil Brewing Equipment gear or any other product.  You will receive a gift certificate good toward a future purchase.

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10.5 Gallon Anvil All in One Brewing System via Amazon

Foundry 10.5 Gallon All-In-One Brewing System - No Pump

Foundry 10.5 Gallon All-In-One Brewing System – No Pump

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  • Switchable Between 120V, 1600W, and 240V, 2800W, for Faster Heating and Better Boils.
  • Unique High Flow 16lb Capacity Grain Basket with 150% More Perforations to Virtually Eliminate Stuck Mashes.
  • Double Wall Insulation Maintains Mash Temps and Increases Heating Speeds.
  • Turbo 500 Distillation Ready
  • Optional Recirculating System External Pump Won’t Plug and is Easy to Clean. No Need to Disassemble Entire Unit! Use for Other Pumping Needs too.

 

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Now Shipping! Anvil Brewing Equipment Crucible Conical Fermentors + Rare Deal, Free Gift Card

Anvil Brewing Equipment has announced the Crucible Conical Fermentor.  It’s available in 7 and 14 gallon sizes.  It features a rotating racking arm, pro-style welded 1.5″ tri-clamp bottom dump, embossed level marking, sturdy handles and more.

As of this posting, these are finally in stock!  Check product page to see if you can still get on this first shipment.

7 Gallon Anvil Crucible Conical14 Gallon Anvil Crucible Conical – at AIH

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Rare Deal!

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

Free Gift CardAs of this posting, Adventures in Homebrewing is giving away a free $20 gift card, with every single purchase of $100 or moreEVERYTHING QUALIFIES.  The one exception is gift cards. Promotional gift card will be automatically added to your cart.

Important Note: This is not a direct discount on Anvil Brewing Equipment gear or any other product.  You will receive a gift certificate good toward a future purchase.

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Now Shipping! Anvil Brewing Equipment Crucible Conical Fermentors

Anvil Brewing Equipment has announced the Crucible Conical Fermentor.  It’s available in 7 and 14 gallon sizes.  It features a rotating racking arm, pro-style welded 1.5″ tri-clamp bottom dump, embossed level marking, sturdy handles and more.

As of this posting, these are finally in stock!  Check product page to see if you can still get on this first shipment.

7 Gallon Anvil Crucible Conical14 Gallon Anvil Crucible Conical – at AIH

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