Conical fermenters, anyone use them in this forum?

[denny]

I got prcing on the Genesis fermenter if anyone is interested…

MSRP is $54.99.
That includes:

(1) Genesis Fermenter
    (1) Genesis Fermenter Lid
    (1) Genesis Fermenter Lid Gasket
    (1) Genesis Fermenter Inner Liner
    (1) Rubber Stopper, with Airlock Hole
    (1) S-Shape Airlock

[system]

I own one of the BrewDemon 2.5 gal conical fermentors. Came with a kit. It’s nice. I have extended the legs and put a dump valve on but haven’t used it since I was still using extract.

At $40 it’s not exactly a steal buts it’s durable, they offer replacement parts that are always in stock and the customer service is fantastic.

[braufessor]

I use SS Brew Buckets.  I really like them - drops yeast/trub into cone below the spigot.  Easy to transfer clean beer.  Easy to save and harvest yeast.  Love the durability of stainless.  Easy to clean.  Would prefer a little better access for spigot cleaning… but it is manageable (and I boil my spigots from time to time just in case).  Never had a problem in 2 years.
That said - the exact same things can all be done with a normal bottling bucket (or spieled type fermenter).  I still use bottling buckets a lot when my SS Buckets are full.

[gymrat]

@mabrungard

I remember someone advocating fermenting in a new garbage can liner a few years ago. As long as that bag is leak free, that seems like it could be a good option for a fermentation vessel. Placing some sort of flat plate over the top of the container should serve to keep infectors out.

I would be very leery of doing this. A lot of garbage liners are manufactured with insecticide in them to prevent fly problems.

[jthaworth]

@braufessor

I use SS Brew Buckets.  I really like them - drops yeast/trub into cone below the spigot.  Easy to transfer clean beer.  Easy to save and harvest yeast.  Love the durability of stainless.  Easy to clean.  Would prefer a little better access for spigot cleaning… but it is manageable (and I boil my spigots from time to time just in case).  Never had a problem in 2 years.
That said - the exact same things can all be done with a normal bottling bucket (or spieled type fermenter).  I still use bottling buckets a lot when my SS Buckets are full.

Totally agree.  I wondered about the spigot…thanks for the suggestion.

[narcout]

@jmitchell3

Ive used a brewbucket for a few months now and love it. Beats the heck out of plastic and/or carboys.

considering adding a peltier stout tank fermenter (haven’t acted yet though). Advantages would be standalone temp control, closed co2 transfers to kegs, sanitary design, and yeast harvesting…

You can pull off closed CO2 transfers to kegs with the brewbucket.  I have one too and really like it.