Plastic fermentation vessel recommendations please.

SteveWTBD · Mar 11, 2017

Hi folks

I was just about to buy a 25 litre plastic bucket FV off Amazon, when I started to read the reviews. I realise that not all plastic buckets are the same. I have learnt the "buy cheap buy twice" lesson and do not need any revision!!

What make/model of fermentation vessel do you recommend and why, please?

Would it be a mistake to buy one without a tap?

All comments will be gratefully received.

Thanks

Steve

MyQul · Mar 11, 2017

SteveWTBD said:
Hi folks

I was just about to buy a 25 litre plastic bucket FV off Amazon, when I started to read the reviews. I realise that not all plastic buckets are the same. I have learnt the "buy cheap buy twice" lesson and do not need any revision!!

What make/model of fermentation vessel do you recommend and why, please?

Would it be a mistake to buy one without a tap?

All comments will be gratefully received.

Thanks

Steve

I have 3 youngs 25L fermenters. Just basic plasic buckets. It's fine to use ones without a tap but you need a syphon to get the beer out once fermented

Bigcol49 · Mar 11, 2017

Hi!
I like the buckets from The Range simply because they are lower in height than others; they fit better in my brew fridge.
I only have one bucket with a tap - my bottling bucket. I don't ferment in it.

sdt7618 · Mar 11, 2017

The ones from wilco are ok, just don't expect them to seal to well.

suffolk · Mar 11, 2017

I have 4 buckets and only one has a tap which I use for bottling.
I have found that any from LHB or wilkos isgood enough for what I need them for

dad_of_jon · Mar 11, 2017

wilkos - 4th
biowin 3rd
ampulla -2nd
brewfferm - 1st

Dutto · Mar 12, 2017

I have two of these in fermenting service ...

http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessories+equipment/wilko-fermenting-bin-and-lid-25l/invt/0022555

... and two others used as a container for my malt mill and as a water heater for strike and sparge water.

At ten quid each, they are cheap enough to change out if and when they become scratched. They then make useful containers for other use, as above, or as storage bins etc.

I also have one of these ...

http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-acces...ide-neck-fermentation-vessel-23l/invt/0075885

... that I use as a Bottling Bucket.

dan125 · Mar 12, 2017

I've been using one of these from the Maltmiller for a while now and would recommend - I like the 30L capacity as I can brew 24-25L without a problem:-

http://themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=363

Chippy_Tea · Mar 12, 2017

I have a Young's FV which is still airtight after 3 years and a cheap one that isn't, If seeing airlock activity is important to you a d you cannot get your hands on the FV buy one that has a lid with extra plastic around the edge on the top.

Like this https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?img...9DSAhWGKMAKHTAVAp8QMwglKAswCw&iact=mrc&uact=8

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wfr42 · Mar 12, 2017

I like the 30 lire capacity too - some yeasts need that extra room!

Recently swapped from my 18 month old youngs fv, that seemed to seal better than its replacement

Poochops · Mar 12, 2017

+1 for 30 litre buckets, I've not had a blow out yet with mine. I put a tap on my original 25 litre Wilkos bucket and keep it for bottling.

MyQul · Mar 12, 2017

Bigcol49 said:
Hi!
I like the buckets from The Range simply because they are lower in height than others; they fit better in my brew fridge.
I only have one bucket with a tap - my bottling bucket. I don't ferment in it.

Conversely my Youngs 27L FVs are tall, narrow and have a small footprint so I can fit two nicely on my kitchen work top in the corner

yeastinfection · Mar 12, 2017

Bigcol49 said:
Hi!
I like the buckets from The Range simply because they are lower in height than others; they fit better in my brew fridge.
I only have one bucket with a tap - my bottling bucket. I don't ferment in it.

Plus one :thumb:

chesters-mild · Mar 12, 2017

I use one like this, but mine is the 30lit. one came with a tap and a good airlock. Very solid but not cheap
Abetter view is on page 44 of the Greg Hughes book

Cqr · Mar 12, 2017

chesters-mild said:
I use one like this, but mine is the 30lit. one came with a tap and a good airlock. Very solid but not cheap
Abetter view is on page 44 of the Greg Hughes book

Where would I get one of them from
I'd love a 40 litre, just not available

chesters-mild · Mar 12, 2017

Cqr said:
Where would I get one of them from
I'd love a 40 litre, just not available

The brew shop.com in Stockport
They do 30, 60/ 120 and 210lit.
Here's a link
I'd give them a phone first, must say they have been a good company to deal with.
Or your local HBS may stock them
Cheers

Bigcol49 · Mar 12, 2017

Cqr said:
Where would I get one of them from
I'd love a 40 litre, just not available

Hi!
They're on Fleabay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fermentor-microbrewery-homebrew-Brupaks-fermentation-vessel-/252780874192
The choice is 30l or 40l (and above).

Deadhead · Mar 14, 2017

I actually use Young's and Ritchie's wine wide neck fermentation buckets for primary because you can really get a good seal with petroleum jelly around the cap. I even, shock,gasp, horror - use them for both beer and wine.
I get to hear bubble bubble bubble too :-D

I use bog standard young's buckets for secondary conditioning.

I never know what is supposed to be "right", but I make beer I like drinking and my friends like drinking, so hey, works for me.

SANGER_A2 · Apr 5, 2017

dan125 said:
I've been using one of these from the Maltmiller for a while now and would recommend - I like the 30L capacity as I can brew 24-25L without a problem:-

http://themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=363

I have a couple like this. They are sturdy, seal well and the 30l means they don't overflow. However the plastic is more brittle than the youngs etc clear ones and the lid edges snap if you're not careful pulling the lid off (needs quite a bit of force).

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