Category Archives: Buckets

5 Gallon Heavy Duty, FOOD GRADE Bucket AND Lid [about 25 lb grain storage capacity]

5-GALLON WHITE ALL PURPOSE Durable Commercial Food Grade Bucket With LID

5-GALLON WHITE ALL PURPOSE Durable Commercial Food Grade Bucket With LID

Note from HBF: Possible homebrew applications… Use as a fermenter or bottling bucket or use for grain storage.  If you’re looking to convert to a fermenter, search Amazon for food grade airlock grommets.  If you’re wanting to use these for grain storage, my estimate is 5 lbs per gallon.  At that rate, a 5 gallon bucket holds about 25 lbs of grain.  Grab two if you’re looking for enough room to store a full 50 lb sack.  This is an estimate.

5-GALLON WHITE ALL PURPOSE Durable Commercial Food Grade Bucket With LID


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5 Gallon Heavy Duty, FOOD GRADE Bucket [about 25 lb grain storage capacity]

5-Gallon Commercial Food Grade Bucket

5-Gallon Commercial Food Grade Bucket

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

  • FDA-approved food-grade pail Made in the USA
  • Uniform wall thickness for stacking strength Designed with reinforced Saturn rings around the top to prevent distortion when carried
  • High-density polyethylene HDPE ensures best possible impact strength Used for paints, coatings, varnishes, water sealants, concrete patching compounds, asphalt coatings, soaps and detergents
  • Excellent for tool storage, Food Storage or any jobs around the house or on the jobsite

 

Note from HBF: Possible homebrew applications… Use as a fermenter or bottling bucket or use for grain storage.  If you’re looking to convert to a fermenter, search Amazon for food grade airlock grommets.  If you’re wanting to use these for grain storage, my estimate is 5 lbs per gallon.  At that rate, a 5 gallon bucket holds about 25 lbs of grain.  Grab two if you’re looking for enough room to store a full 50 lb sack.  This is an estimate.

I don’t see where this includes a lid.

5-Gallon Commercial Food Grade Bucket


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5 Gallon Neoprene Sleeve for 5 Gallon Buckets – serve on the go, convert a bucket to a cooler, insulate bucket based mash tuns

Bucket Cooler - 7mm Neoprene Sleeve for 5 Gallon Bucket

Bucket Cooler – 7mm Neoprene Sleeve for 5 Gallon Bucket

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

  • Durable 7-millimeter thick neoprene to best insulate and pad any 5-gallon bucket
  • Designed to keep your drinks, daily catch, and anything else the sportsman needs cold
  • Strong 8-stitch used on all seams and edge guard added along the entire top circumference for extended life
  • Dimensions: Height of 13 inches, Bottom Diameter is 10 inches, Top Diameter is 11.1 Inches
  • Multiple colors to suite your need

 

Note from HBF: In my opinion… a 5 gallon bucket with ice is a go-to for serving kegs on the go.  This slips over standard 5 gallon buckets to provide additional insulation.  Use for serving kegs  at get-togethers and such or for converting a 5 gallon bucket to a cooler for chilling cans and bottles and whatever else needs chilling.  Also: Portable Draft Serving Options.  It could also come in handy for fermentation buckets and for those who use 5 gallon buckets for mash tun and HLT.

Bucket Cooler – 7mm Neoprene Sleeve for 5 Gallon Bucket – affiliate link, 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 17 Gallon Utility Tubs with Rope Handles [ice beverages, swamp chiller]

Homz Plastic Utility Tub with Rope Handles, 17 Gallon, Cobalt Blue, Set of 2

Homz Plastic Utility Tub with Rope Handles, 17 Gallon, Cobalt Blue, Set of 2

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

  • 17 gallon capacity
  • Rugged plastic material with rope handles withstands indoor and outdoor use
  • Multiple tubs nest together for easy storage
  • Makes a great party cooler or ice chest
  • Set includes TWO plastic utility tubs. Made in the USA

 

You could use this to ice beverages, collect and dispose of spent grain, for general storage around the brewery or, depending on your fermenter, as part of a swamp cooler setup for fermentation temp control.

Homz Plastic Utility Tub with Rope Handles, 17 Gallon, Cobalt Blue, Set of 2 – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


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5 Gallon Heavy Duty, FOOD GRADE Bucket AND Lid [about 25 lb grain storage capacity]

5-GALLON WHITE ALL PURPOSE Durable Commercial Food Grade Bucket With LID

5-GALLON WHITE ALL PURPOSE Durable Commercial Food Grade Bucket With LID

Note from HBF: Possible homebrew applications… Use as a fermenter or bottling bucket or use for grain storage.  If you’re looking to convert to a fermenter, search Amazon for food grade airlock grommets.  If you’re wanting to use these for grain storage, my estimate is 5 lbs per gallon.  At that rate, a 5 gallon bucket holds about 25 lbs of grain.  Grab two if you’re looking for enough room to store a full 50 lb sack.  This is an estimate.

5-GALLON WHITE ALL PURPOSE Durable Commercial Food Grade Bucket With LID


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2 Gallon Reinforced Buckets

Bon 84-715 2-Gallon Reinforced White Plastic Bucket

Bon 84-715 2-Gallon Reinforced White Plastic Bucket

Note from HBF: I don’t see where this is said to be food safe.  As such, it may be a good bucket for cleaning and general storage and organization.

Bon 84-715 2-Gallon Reinforced White Plastic Bucket


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2 Gallon Reinforced Buckets

Bon 84-715 2-Gallon Reinforced White Plastic Bucket

Bon 84-715 2-Gallon Reinforced White Plastic Bucket

Note from HBF: I don’t see where this is said to be food safe.  As such, it may be a good bucket for cleaning and general storage and organization.

Bon 84-715 2-Gallon Reinforced White Plastic Bucket


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TEN x 5 Gallon Heavy Duty, Food Grade Buckets [fermenters, grain storage & more]

5 Gallon Heavy Duty White Plastic Bucket, 10-Pack - Argee RG5700/10

5 Gallon Heavy Duty White Plastic Bucket, 10-Pack – Argee RG5700/10

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

  • Excellent option for food storage and emergency kits when used with the gasket lids
  • Holds up to 5 gallons, 12 inch diameter
  • White pail is food-safe and non-toxic
  • Made in the USA
  • Can be used to store items for human and animal consumption
  • Excellent option for food storage and emergency kits when used with the gasket lids
  • Holds up to 5 gallons, 12 inch diameter

 

Possible uses: Convert for use as a fermenter (does not include lids), as a bottling bucket, for grain storage and around the brewery cleaning and storage.  A note about grain storage capacity: My estimate for storage of unmilled malt is 5 lbs per gallon.  At that rate, a 5 gallon bucket holds about 25 lbs.  That’s a rough estimate.  Actual storage capacity will vary.

5 Gallon Heavy Duty White Plastic Bucket, 10-Pack – Argee RG5700/10


Also Consider:

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Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

TWO x 17 Gallon Utility Tubs with Rope Handles [ice beverages, swamp chiller]

Homz Plastic Utility Tub with Rope Handles, 17 Gallon, Cobalt Blue, Set of 2

Homz Plastic Utility Tub with Rope Handles, 17 Gallon, Cobalt Blue, Set of 2

More Info

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

  • 17 gallon capacity
  • Rugged plastic material with rope handles withstands indoor and outdoor use
  • Multiple tubs nest together for easy storage
  • Makes a great party cooler or ice chest
  • Set includes TWO plastic utility tubs. Made in the USA

 

You could use this to ice beverages, collect and dispose of spent grain, for general storage around the brewery or, depending on your fermenter, as part of a swamp cooler setup for fermentation temp control.

Homz Plastic Utility Tub with Rope Handles, 17 Gallon, Cobalt Blue, Set of 2 – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


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Bucket Lid Opening Tool – helps with buckets, great for homebrew grain storage

5 Gallon Bucket Lid Opener

More Info
Highlighted Features
  • 5 Gallon Paint Can Lid Opener
  • Works Great For 5-Gallon Paint Cans
  • Easy To Use And Stores Easily With The Hand Hole On Handle
  • Brand Name: Linzer

 

Buckets are an economical way to store grain and more.  Lids can be difficult to pry off.  This tool helps with the task. Note that this is designed for use with standard-type bucket lids and may not work well with thin-lipped style lids used on some fermenters.

Also Consider Gamma Seal Lids: Gamma Seal Lids have an outer ring (that typically stays installed) along with a center section that spins on and off.  It’s airtight and easy to open and close.  Search Amazon “gamma seal lid”

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “brew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Linzer 5425 Plastic 5-Gallon Paint Can Opener – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also:

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TEN x 5 Gallon Heavy Duty, Food Grade Buckets [fermenters, grain storage & more]

5 Gallon Heavy Duty White Plastic Bucket, 10-Pack - Argee RG5700/10

5 Gallon Heavy Duty White Plastic Bucket, 10-Pack – Argee RG5700/10

More Info

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

  • Excellent option for food storage and emergency kits when used with the gasket lids
  • Holds up to 5 gallons, 12 inch diameter
  • White pail is food-safe and non-toxic
  • Made in the USA
  • Can be used to store items for human and animal consumption
  • Excellent option for food storage and emergency kits when used with the gasket lids
  • Holds up to 5 gallons, 12 inch diameter

 

Possible uses: Convert for use as a fermenter (does not include lids), as a bottling bucket, for grain storage and around the brewery cleaning and storage.  A note about grain storage capacity: My estimate for storage of unmilled malt is 5 lbs per gallon.  At that rate, a 5 gallon bucket holds about 25 lbs.  That’s a rough estimate.  Actual storage capacity will vary.

5 Gallon Heavy Duty White Plastic Bucket, 10-Pack – Argee RG5700/10


Also Consider:

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Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

6 x 5 Gallon Food Grade Buckets and Lids

6 x 5 Gallon Food Grade Buckets and Lids

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Highlighted Features
  • QUALITY FOOD GRADE – These food safe buckets are made of BPA Free plastic. Lids create air-tight seal to protect and preserve grains, animal feed, or other perishables that can be stored in these buckets.
  • HEAVY DUTY - 5-gallon large buckets are 90 mils thick for a strong tub to hold liquids or solids. Durable and economical to handle any purpose they are used for.
  • STURDY METAL HANDLE - Round tubs have solid carrying handles with plastic molded grip for easy carrying of heavy loads.
  • ALL PURPOSE - Empty stacking bucket can hold a tool supply, gallons of paint or water, food, animal feed, balls and more.
  • MADE IN USA – These buckets are proudly made in the USA.

Potential Uses: Convert to fermenters (search Amazon for food grade grommets) and for grain storage.  My general rule of thumb for unmilled grain storage is 5 lbs per gallon.  At that rate, these would each hold 25 lbs of grain.  That’s an estimate, actual capacity will vary.  Additional uses could include – assist with cleaning and sanitizing items and generally lugging stuff around.

5 Gallon White Bucket & Lid – Durable 90 Mil All Purpose Pail – Food Grade – BPA Free Plasti (5 Gal. w/Lids – 6pk) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also Consider: The Gamma Seal Lid – Gamma Seal Lids have an outer ring (that typically stays installed) along with a center section that spins on and off.  It’s airtight and easy to open and close.

Gamma Seal Lids – Spin Off, Airtight Bucket Lids [Grain Storage]… $8.44 w/35% Off Coupon

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TWO x 6.5 Gallon Coldbreak Fermentors w/Stainless Blow Off Tubes

Coldbreak Brewing Equipment 2BUCKT 6.5 gal Fermenting Bucket with Grommeted Lid and Stainless Steel Blow Off Tube, (2 Pack)

Coldbreak Brewing Equipment 2BUCKT 6.5 gal Fermenting Bucket with Grommeted Lid and Stainless Steel Blow Off Tube, (2 Pack)


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

  • 2 – 6.5 gallon food grade fermenting buckets
  • 2 – lids with grommets
  • 2 – stainless steel blow off tubes
  • Buckets are made from food grade #5 (pp) polypropylene. Polypropylene containers do not leach harmful chemicals into foods or liquids. They commonly contain yogurt, medicine, drinks, ketchup, etc. Type 5 plastic is flexible, hard and semi-transparent and has high resistance to solvents
  • The buckets contain external gallon markings.

Coldbreak Brewing Equipment 2BUCKT 6.5 gal Fermenting Bucket with Grommeted Lid and Stainless Steel Blow Off Tube, (2 Pack)


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Get Food Grade Buckets for Cheap – or FREE

Bucket photo courtesy of MoreBeer – Search MoreBeer for “Bucket”  – For illustrative purposes, I’m not suggesting that you buy this.  Read the tip below.

Why Buckets?

Buckets are super handy around your home brewery and beyond.  Potential Uses: Convert to a Fermenter, Convert to a Mash Tun, Grain Storage, lugging around stuff on brew day, general storage, use to help with cleaning and sanitation.

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19 Gallon Rugged Tub with Rope Handles [ice beverages, swamp chiller]

United Solutions TU0014 Nineteen Gallon Blue Rope Handle Tub-19 Gallon/71.9L Rough and Rugged Tub Featuring Rope Handles in Blue

United Solutions TU0014 Nineteen Gallon Blue Rope Handle Tub-19 Gallon/71.9L Rough and Rugged Tub Featuring Rope Handles in Blue


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

  • 19-gallon tub
  • Rope handles for easy transport
  • Ideal size for icing beverages, bathing pets, storing toys
  • Multiple home storage uses
  • Measures 22.3-inch in diameter

You could use this to ice beverages, collect and dispose of spent grain, for general storage around the brewery or, depending on your fermenter, as part of a swamp cooler setup for fermentation temp control.

Update: Since this post was published the price, availability or promotion has changed.  Check the product page for current description, price and availability.  Also: Today’s Deals on Amazon

United Solutions TU0014 Nineteen Gallon Blue Rope Handle Tub-19 Gallon/71.9L Rough and Rugged Tub Featuring Rope Handles in Blue

Homebrew Storage Options! – Base Grain, Specialty Grain and DME

When it comes to storing grain and DME, we’re concerned about keeping ingredients fresh minimizing oxygen and moisture exposure.  We’re also interest in keeping Grain and DME away from possible pests.  Beyond that convenient access and efficient use of space are issues to consider.  This post also includes some tips and general sizing guidelines.

Buckets for Grain Storage – Pros and Cons

Pictured: Food Grade Buckets via Amazon

Buckets are one of the most basic and popular options out there and for good reason.  They are generally easy to source, well made and cheap.  Food safe options are also easy to find.

Search Food Grade Bucket on Amazon

Grain Storage Capacity Estimations

My rule of thumb for grain storage capacity is about 5 lbs per gallon for unmilled malt storage.  That’s a rough estimate, actual storage capacity will vary.  A 5 gallon bucket holds about 25 lbs Two buckets = a 50 lb bag.  Two 6 gallon buckets would comfortably hold a 55 lb bag.

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5 Gallon Buckets

Encore Plastics 50640 Industrial Plastic 70-Mil with Handle, 5-Gallon, Pail White

5 gallon plastic bucket.  70 mil with handle.  Made in the USA.  It doesn’t look like this offering includes a lid.

Update: Since this post was published the price, availability or promotion has changed.  Check the product page for current description, price and availability.  Also: Today’s Deals on Amazon

Encore Plastics 50640 Industrial Plastic 70-Mil with Handle, 5-Gallon, Pail White

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Bucket Lid Opening Tool – helps with buckets, great for homebrew grain storage

5 Gallon Bucket Lid Opener

More Info
Highlighted Features
  • 5 Gallon Paint Can Lid Opener
  • Works Great For 5-Gallon Paint Cans
  • Easy To Use And Stores Easily With The Hand Hole On Handle
  • Brand Name: Linzer

 

Buckets are an economical way to store grain and more.  Lids can be difficult to pry off.  This tool helps with the task. Note that this is designed for use with standard-type bucket lids and may not work well with thin-lipped style lids used on some fermenters.

Also Consider Gamma Seal Lids: Gamma Seal Lids have an outer ring (that typically stays installed) along with a center section that spins on and off.  It’s airtight and easy to open and close.  Search Amazon “gamma seal lid”

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “brew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Linzer 5425 Plastic 5-Gallon Paint Can Opener – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also:

This post contains affiliate links. We may make a commission when you use our Amazon links. This will never cost you extra. Thank you for supporting Homebrew Finds!

6 x 5 Gallon Food Grade Buckets and Lids

6 x 5 Gallon Food Grade Buckets and Lids

More Info
Highlighted Features
  • QUALITY FOOD GRADE – These food safe buckets are made of BPA Free plastic. Lids create air-tight seal to protect and preserve grains, animal feed, or other perishables that can be stored in these buckets.
  • HEAVY DUTY - 5-gallon large buckets are 90 mils thick for a strong tub to hold liquids or solids. Durable and economical to handle any purpose they are used for.
  • STURDY METAL HANDLE - Round tubs have solid carrying handles with plastic molded grip for easy carrying of heavy loads.
  • ALL PURPOSE - Empty stacking bucket can hold a tool supply, gallons of paint or water, food, animal feed, balls and more.
  • MADE IN USA – These buckets are proudly made in the USA.

Potential Uses: Convert to fermenters (search Amazon for food grade grommets) and for grain storage.  My general rule of thumb for unmilled grain storage is 5 lbs per gallon.  At that rate, these would each hold 25 lbs of grain.  That’s an estimate, actual capacity will vary.  Additional uses could include – assist with cleaning and sanitizing items and generally lugging stuff around.

5 Gallon White Bucket & Lid – Durable 90 Mil All Purpose Pail – Food Grade – BPA Free Plasti (5 Gal. w/Lids – 6pk) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also Consider: The Gamma Seal Lid – Gamma Seal Lids have an outer ring (that typically stays installed) along with a center section that spins on and off.  It’s airtight and easy to open and close.

Gamma Seal Lids – Spin Off, Airtight Bucket Lids [Grain Storage]… $8.44 w/35% Off Coupon

This post contains affiliate links. We may make a commission when you use our Amazon links. This will never cost you extra. Thank you for supporting Homebrew Finds!

Bucket Lid Opening Tool – helps with buckets, great for homebrew grain storage

5 Gallon Bucket Lid Opener

More Info
Highlighted Features
  • 5 Gallon Paint Can Lid Opener
  • Works Great For 5-Gallon Paint Cans
  • Easy To Use And Stores Easily With The Hand Hole On Handle
  • Brand Name: Linzer

 

Buckets are an economical way to store grain and more.  Lids can be difficult to pry off.  This tool helps with the task. Note that this is designed for use with standard-type bucket lids and may not work well with thin-lipped style lids used on some fermenters.

Also Consider Gamma Seal Lids: Gamma Seal Lids have an outer ring (that typically stays installed) along with a center section that spins on and off.  It’s airtight and easy to open and close.  Search Amazon “gamma seal lid”

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “brew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Linzer 5425 Plastic 5-Gallon Paint Can Opener – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also:

This post contains affiliate links. We may make a commission when you use our Amazon links. This will never cost you extra. Thank you for supporting Homebrew Finds!