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Hands on Review: Spike Conical Fermenters

spike conical review

This review is by Homebrew Finds Reader Benji S.  Benji has been brewing for 10 years.  His favorite style is Festbier.  He’s an all grain brewer and member of WIZA (Whidbey Island Zymurgy Association).  Check him out on Instagram at neon_hop

After well over a year of evaluating, I splurged recently and got a Spike Conical (the CF5). I’ve seen quite a few others going through this debate period, so I wanted to provide a hot take to help others in their own decision making process. So far I’ve assembled and prepped it for my first brews, but haven’t actually used it yet. Most of the points here will be about equipment quality/features rather than practice.

For context; I added on the temp control bundle with heater, leg extensions, casters, extended bracing shelf, and a few other nice to haves. So some of these will cover things that aren’t part of the “core” conical package.


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20 x 1.5″ Tri Clamp Silicone Gaskets

HODEE 20 PCS Sanitary triCLAMP Tri CLAMP Silicone Gasket 1.5" (1.5 inch)OD: 50.5mm, ID: 35.1mm Dairy Brewing TRI Clove

HODEE 20 PCS Sanitary triCLAMP Tri CLAMP Silicone Gasket

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  • Size : 1.5"
  • quantity:20
  • Style : Tri-Clamp
  • Material :Silicon
  • TEMPERATURE: 0°C to 130°C

 

HODEE 20 PCS Sanitary Triclamp Tri Clamp Silicone Gasket 1.5″ (1.5 inch)OD: 50.5mm, ID: 35.1mm Dairy Brewing TRI Clover ,1-1/2 Triclover Clear Transparent Silicone Gasket – note, multiple sizes and versions of this may be available, as such a different variation may show up at this product link

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Hands on Review: Kegland Hop Bong!

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

Kegland Hop Bong

Keeping oxygen out of a fermenter after the initial yeast pitch is a goal of most fermentations, with a few exceptions being oxygenating a high gravity batch mid-way through fermentation, barrel-aged ales, or spontaneously fermented ales in open foeders. For a homebrewer who wants to brew a beer outside of those exceptions noted, avoiding oxygen introduction after fermentation has begun is paramount to a quality finished beer, a goal which is sometimes a difficult to attain. Notably, adding dry hops, other flavor components (e.g. wood chips or coffee beans), or clarifying agents (e.g. gelatin fining or Biofine) presents a challenge for most homebrewers if they want to avoid oxygen exposure in the fermenting wort.

There are workarounds and ways for homebrewers to limit oxygen introduction, conceived upon by crafty brewers over the years. Dry hops for example, can be suspended in a muslin bag above the wort by placing a magnet inside the bag and its mating magnet on the outside of the fermenter. In this way, the hops will be in the fermenter at the beginning of fermentation and can be dropped according to the dry hop schedule by simply removing the outside magnet, all without opening the fermenter. Or, to add clarifying agents without cracking the fermenter lid, a brewer can utilize a plastic bottle with a carbonation cap. This method entails adding the liquid substance to a plastic soda bottle and pressurizing the bottle with CO2 via the carbonation cap, purging it, and repeating the process multiple times to ensure the gas inside the bottle is mostly composed of CO2. Then, by using a ball lock jumper, the pressurized bottle can be connected to a fermenter’s ball lock post, if equipped, and the liquid will enter the fermenter, so long as the pressure in the fermenter is less than that of the bottle.

Although these workarounds exist and cut the mustard for my purposes, I was excited when I found out that Kegland was set to release a product that appeared to be a simpler solution all around. In looking into it further I found that it was advertised to have additional uses, aside from the main feature of enabling hop, flavor, or fining additions to the fermenter while limiting oxygen ingress. This highly anticipated product is called the Hop Bong.

I have been a proud owner of a Kegland FermZilla All Rounder fermenterHands on Review – for over two years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. As a manufacturer, Kegland is a homebrewing gear innovator and a leader in the market. They are continuing to come up with novel equipment and tools that span their wide array of product offerings including many for their FermZilla fermenter line. I was excited to see what the Hop Bong could offer as an addition to my All Rounder fermenter.


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Hands on Review: Kegland Hop Bong!

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!

Kegland Hop Bong

Keeping oxygen out of a fermenter after the initial yeast pitch is a goal of most fermentations, with a few exceptions being oxygenating a high gravity batch mid-way through fermentation, barrel-aged ales, or spontaneously fermented ales in open foeders. For a homebrewer who wants to brew a beer outside of those exceptions noted, avoiding oxygen introduction after fermentation has begun is paramount to a quality finished beer, a goal which is sometimes a difficult to attain. Notably, adding dry hops, other flavor components (e.g. wood chips or coffee beans), or clarifying agents (e.g. gelatin fining or Biofine) presents a challenge for most homebrewers if they want to avoid oxygen exposure in the fermenting wort.


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There are workarounds and ways for homebrewers to limit oxygen introduction, conceived upon by crafty brewers over the years. Dry hops for example, can be suspended in a muslin bag above the wort by placing a magnet inside the bag and its mating magnet on the outside of the fermenter. In this way, the hops will be in the fermenter at the beginning of fermentation and can be dropped according to the dry hop schedule by simply removing the outside magnet, all without opening the fermenter. Or, to add clarifying agents without cracking the fermenter lid, a brewer can utilize a plastic bottle with a carbonation cap. This method entails adding the liquid substance to a plastic soda bottle and pressurizing the bottle with CO2 via the carbonation cap, purging it, and repeating the process multiple times to ensure the gas inside the bottle is mostly composed of CO2. Then, by using a ball lock jumper, the pressurized bottle can be connected to a fermenter’s ball lock post, if equipped, and the liquid will enter the fermenter, so long as the pressure in the fermenter is less than that of the bottle.

Although these workarounds exist and cut the mustard for my purposes, I was excited when I found out that Kegland was set to release a product that appeared to be a simpler solution all around. In looking into it further I found that it was advertised to have additional uses, aside from the main feature of enabling hop, flavor, or fining additions to the fermenter while limiting oxygen ingress. This highly anticipated product is called the Hop Bong.

I have been a proud owner of a Kegland FermZilla All Rounder fermenterHands on Review – for over two years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. As a manufacturer, Kegland is a homebrewing gear innovator and a leader in the market. They are continuing to come up with novel equipment and tools that span their wide array of product offerings including many for their FermZilla fermenter line. I was excited to see what the Hop Bong could offer as an addition to my All Rounder fermenter.


Kegland Hop Bong Current Price & Availability:

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TWO x 1.5″ Tri Clamp x 1/2″ Barb, Stainless Steel – $16.99, $8.50 each, best price + free prime ship

DERNORD 2 Pack 1.5″ Tri Clamp to 0.5″ Hose Barbed Adapter SUS304 Sanitary Hose Barb Pipe Fitting by Dernord

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  • Adapter for connecting pipes or fittings of different types
  • Connects to a hose on both ends
  • Barbed fitting for a tight seal on hoses when used with a hose clamp (not included)
  • For use with rubber hoses: Barb: 1/2" Barb For Rubber, Plastic, TPU, or other hose
  • Fits: 1.5" Tri Clamp / Clover / Sanitary Fitting

 

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DERNORD 2 Pack 1.5″ Tri Clamp to 0.5″ Hose Barbed Adapter SUS304 Sanitary Hose Barb Pipe Fitting – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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20 x 1.5″ Tri Clamp Silicone Gaskets

HODEE 20 PCS Sanitary triCLAMP Tri CLAMP Silicone Gasket 1.5" (1.5 inch)OD: 50.5mm, ID: 35.1mm Dairy Brewing TRI Clove

HODEE 20 PCS Sanitary triCLAMP Tri CLAMP Silicone Gasket

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  • Size : 1.5"
  • quantity:20
  • Style : Tri-Clamp
  • Material :Silicon
  • TEMPERATURE: 0°C to 130°C

 

HODEE 20 PCS Sanitary Triclamp Tri Clamp Silicone Gasket 1.5″ (1.5 inch)OD: 50.5mm, ID: 35.1mm Dairy Brewing TRI Clover ,1-1/2 Triclover Clear Transparent Silicone Gasket – note, multiple sizes and versions of this may be available, as such a different variation may show up at this product link

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25 x 1.5″ EPDM Tri Clamp Gaskets

DR.COMPONENT 1.5" Sanitary Standard Tri-Clamp Gaskets (Pack of 25), Black EPDM

DR.COMPONENT 1.5″ Sanitary Standard Tri-Clamp Gaskets (Pack of 25), Black EPDM

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  • What You Get: 25 PCS packed in one bubble bag
  • Food Grade Material For high pure transpant clean and Clear Platinum Silicone
  • Gasket size for 1-1/2 inch Tri-Clover or Tri-Clamp sanitary pipe and tube fittings
  • Food Grade Material For Platinum Silicone (FDA 177.2600)
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DR.COMPONENT 1.5″ Sanitary Standard Tri-Clamp Gaskets (Pack of 25), Black EPDM – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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TWO x Stainless Steel 1.5″ TC Weldless Bulkhead, Add TC to Your Gear

(2 pack)Hilangsan 1.5" Tri Clamp Weldless Bulkhead Stainless Steel Compression Bulkhead Fittings Homebrew Kettle Bulkhead 1.5 inch TC Bulkhead for Brew Kettle

Two 1.5” TC homebrew Weldless Bulkhead

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  • 【304 Stainless Steel】The 1.5 inch bulkhead fitting is made of 304 stainless steel, anti-rust, high-temperature resistance, high-pressure resistance. The Polishing treatment makes the surface look more refined.
  • 【Welding-Free Design】Only need to drill a 41 mm hole in the kettle, then the 1.5〃TC bulkhead can be installed on the most brew kettle without welding. Add a TC port to your brew kettle easily.
  • 【Food Grade O-Ring】A high-temperature resistant silicone O-ring is included. The O-ring has the perfect thickness and density to properly seal on the curved face of a brew kettle without leaking.
  • 【Applicable Size】This bulkhead compression fitting is suitable for 1.5 inch tri clamp. It is suitable for coke kegs, soda kegs, beer kegs, kettles, etc. as small as 12 inches in diameter.
  • 【Quality Service】We are committed to providing you with high-quality and reliable products. If you have any questions, you can tell us at any time. We will definitely solve it for you!

 

(2 pack)Hilangsan 1.5″ Tri Clamp Weldless Bulkhead Stainless Steel Compression Bulkhead Fittings Homebrew Kettle Bulkhead 1.5 inch TC Bulkhead for Brew Kettle – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

More Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp: Brewers Hardware has a gigantic selection of Tri-Clover Compatible Fittings including some really unique offerings  | Tri-Clamp Fittings at Proflow Dynamics

X-Dry Series Tri-Clamp Center Inlet Chugger Pump – Save $45!

X-Dry Series Tri-Clamp Chugger Pump (Center Inlet) - Stainless Steel
H336

X-Dry Series Tri-Clamp Chugger Pump (Center Inlet) via MoreBeer

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Introducing the X-Dry Series Chugger Pumps! These pumps offer the same great quality we’ve come to expect from Chugger, but now feature Run-Dry Protection. Although the Chugger still needs to be primed before each use, the X-Dry Series offers a new level of protection from damage due to cavitation.

The Chugger lineup of pumps represents a great value for an even better price. These pumps are workhorses in the brewery. Featuring a robust flow rate of 7 gpm, and a magnetic drive designed to handle back-pressure, these pumps are a great addition to any brewing setup! The Stainless Steel Chugger showcases their molded Stainless Steel Pump Head. This stainless pump is a steal for the price, and we’ve been more than happy with the quality! Use this to ease transfers between kettles, cool wort via a counterflow chiller, or recirculate icewater for quicker chilling!

The Chugger pump model has 1.5″ tri-clamp inlet and outlet, allowing easy integration with your T.C. kettles or fermenter! We recommend setting these pumps up with a butterfly valve on the outflow side, this way you can throttle down the outgoing flow rate, allowing for more efficient sparges or cooling! The pump head can also be rotated 360° (in 90° intervals) allowing for even more customization!

Features:

Run Dry Carbon Bearing
Stainless Steel Center Inlet Pump Head
Food Grade up to 250° F
1.5″ tri-clamp inlet and outlet
High Flow rate of 7 gpm
Max Head 18.6 ft
115v 55″ cord and plug attached
50/60 Hz, 1.4 amp
1/20 HP, 3500 RPM
Note: When using silicone tubing, we recommend using a slighlty larger barb than the I.D. of the tubing. This is because silicone tubing tends to have greater pliability than most tubing. For example, when using 1/2″ silicone tubing, we recommend our 5/8″ barb (H620), to help ensure a better seal!


 

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X-Dry Series Tri-Clamp Chugger Pump (Center Inlet) – Stainless Steel H336

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TWO x 1.5″ Tri Clamp x 1/2″ Barb, Stainless Steel

DERNORD 2 Pack 1.5″ Tri Clamp to 0.5″ Hose Barbed Adapter SUS304 Sanitary Hose Barb Pipe Fitting by Dernord

More Info
Highlighted Features
  • Adapter for connecting pipes or fittings of different types
  • Connects to a hose on both ends
  • Barbed fitting for a tight seal on hoses when used with a hose clamp (not included)
  • For use with rubber hoses: Barb: 1/2" Barb For Rubber, Plastic, TPU, or other hose
  • Fits: 1.5" Tri Clamp / Clover / Sanitary Fitting

 

DERNORD 2 Pack 1.5″ Tri Clamp to 0.5″ Hose Barbed Adapter SUS304 Sanitary Hose Barb Pipe Fitting – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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