Saw this “cool brewing fermenter insulator” advertised in BYO’s september issue. Was wondering if anyone has tried it and is it worthwhile?
I have been using the basement’s sink filled with water as an insulator, using frozen 2-liter bottles for making ales. Generally it has been good. But with the cbfi it would free up the sink.
With birthday and Christmas coming up soon, thought I would suggest this to the wife who will be hounding me for ideas for gifts. Any input would be much appreciated.
Personally I have a fridge but there seem to be a number of happy users on hbt
It’s too expensive for what it does. Sure it is nifty and you can stow it- but as we are often brewing it’ll be in use more than stowed.
May I suggest a cheap rubbermaid trashcan? It’ll do the same thing and you can throw a comforter or blankets over as added insulation.
BTW, for three years I was able to ferment two 8 gallon fermenters at a time in a large 30 gallon tote with lid from Walmart. This item costs $10 and has the same basic performance and method of cooling. I did wrap some refelctix around it but a second performed exactly the same with a blanket over the top.
I can’t believe I read all 24 pages of that thread. ???
Thanks for the input. Hadn’t thought about the trash can. Part of my question was in regards to the thermal mass of water as opposed to air. had tried a small refrigerator had fouled up.
But a trash can with ice leaders and an insulated cover may very well work.