Steve the one you already have with the tap is the bottling bucket, you just need a FV fermenting bucket (no Tap) , then syphon your beer from it into your bottling bucket with a clear plastic tube or syphon kit, you also need a bottling wand that fits on to your tap.
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Steve the one you already have with the tap is the bottling bucket, you just need a FV fermenting bucket (no Tap) , then syphon your beer from it into your bottling bucket with a clear plastic tube or syphon kit, you also need a bottling wand that fits on to your tap.
I only had one FV for about 2 years and it had the tap and bottling wand with it. It is absolutely fine to use as an FV and just makes it easy to empty. If you are transferring to a secondary FV, no problem, just connect a tube to the tap and open it (just dont forget to take the airlock out or it will suck the water in). If you want to bottle from the first FV, again no problem, you have the tap and wand to do it.
I do now use a second FV but this is only for bottling so I can batch prime as its a lot easier than putting a little sugar in each bottle. Imo it really is down to preference as the previous comments show.
I do now use a second FV but this is only for bottling so I can batch prime as its a lot easier than putting a little sugar in each bottle. Imo it really is down to preference as the previous comments show.
Steve62
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My beer is ready, been at 1004 for 3 days now, ive been given a keg by a workmate who's father has given up brewing
http://imgur.com/a/M81ZQ
Should I use this as a bottling barrel or can I keep the beer in it? if so what do I need to buy to use it?
http://imgur.com/a/M81ZQ
Should I use this as a bottling barrel or can I keep the beer in it? if so what do I need to buy to use it?
That is a pressure barrel, you can use it for either but it's primary function is to dispense beer under some pressure, they can be difficult to seal properly to maintain pressure.
You would need to rack your beer into it on top of some priming solution (dissolved sugar and water) and then allow it 2-3 weeks to build up pressure.
The valve on top is to allow you to add Co2 from an outside source if need be.
Steve62
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Thanks chewie, sorry to sound thick, can you link me to the Co2 so I know what to look for
If you are intending to use a second hand PB its a good idea to carry out some basic checks and replace a few bits .
See here
Guide to a Standard Home Brew Pressure Barrel
See here
Guide to a Standard Home Brew Pressure Barrel
http://www.thebrewshop.com/contents/en-uk/p1815_Barrel_Gas_Conversion_Kit_with_stainless_vlave.html Those are the associated bits and pieces, you probably won't need the lid but would need the Co2 adaptor and gas bulbs, you also can get small hambledon bard C02 tanks to connect up but you do need to be careful with them as they have a lot more pressure in them. Just using dissolved sugar is a lot cheaper but it does mean you need to wait a while on pressure building. Do go thru Terry's guide as PB's can be a right pita.
Different link here that includes the larger Co2 tank http://www.hambletonbard.com/products/wine-beer-making-equipment/s30-home-brew-co2.html
Different link here that includes the larger Co2 tank http://www.hambletonbard.com/products/wine-beer-making-equipment/s30-home-brew-co2.html
