ConeHeads

Systems, Gear, & DIY
1

I’ve been contemplating on getting a canonical fermenter.

Any recommendations ? 4.25 gallons are only fermented.

I’ve been leaning towards the Catalyst.

Thanks

2

I really like my 7.5 gallon SS Brewtech conical.  You can do 4.5 gallon batches in it with no problem.  I have both it and the half barrel models so I can do a couple different batches back to back.

Whatever one you buy, make sure to get a butterfly valve on the bottom of the cone.  They are way easuer to keep clean than a ball valve.  I have ball valves on the racking ports of both fermenters but they are the one you can take apart to clean.  I am thinking of eventually putting butterfly valves on the racking ports as well.

3

I’m really happy with my Grainfather conicals.  The jacketed design is great.

4

I really like my Spike conical.  They also make a budget conical, the Flex.

5

I have a Blichmann conical and like it, but if I were to do it again, I’d go with those stainless buckets instead. Much less expensive and you can accomplish everything that a conical can.

6

Thank you everyone.
Checking out each one.

Thanks

7

SS Brewbucket 7.5 gallon is my choice for 5 gallon batches.  Cheers!

8

I like my brewbucket except for the threads and ball valve for the racking arm. I wish they went with another design

9

Agreed - I would prefer 1.5" Triclamp welded fittings, but as long as I am gentle with the gaskets, I don’t seem to have much problems with leaks or contamination - So far at least!

10

I traded for one of these, and have used it about six times.  Great with a Tilt hydrometer.  Good trade!