I’ve had a 12 gal SS conical for about 5 years. I don’t think they make my beer better. The main reason I use one is to avoid glass carboys and the inherent danger they pose if dropped.
Out of necessity for brewing more beer, I had to build my own. I started with a half barrel, cut the top off a corny, welded that to the half barrel, put two valves in it and whammo, 16.5g fermenter
got any pics of this?
I picked up a B3 temp controlled 12 gal conical on Craigs LIst. It’s good because I make 10 gal batches of my house beers, but wouldn’t have bought it retail. I’d get the Blichman and an upright freezer if I had to do it again.
Thanks Blatz for the foam insulation as a thermowell. I’ve tried it & like it! 1 thing less to clean and sanitize!