Fermentation

Solid Rubber Stopper bungs. Various sizes available. Use a solid or drilled rubber stopper with your carboy, fermenter, growler and more.

These carboys are made of PET and are odorless and virtually impermeable to oxygen. A BPA-free plastic, which allows beverages to sit for several months in the carboy without the worry of oxidation. This combines the barrier properties and visibility of glass with the convenience and safety of unbreakable plastic. Easier to clean thoroughly than ribbed carboys.

Ideal for secondary fermentations.
Also perfect for bulk aging.
Completely taste- and odor-free.
Stain resistant.
There are no ribs on the sides to collect yeast or sediment.
Therefore it is very easy to clean, inside and out.
Impermeable to oxygen.
Safe to reuse over and over, if properly sanitized before and after each use.
Takes our # 10 Rubber Stopper or Medium Boun Vino Stopper.
Weighs approximately 1.5 lbs
Rated to 140 degrees F

Glass carboys are airtight, easily sanitized and do not hold an odor. They can be preferred to plastic buckets and plastic carboys because they do not scratch easily and do not break down over time. If handled carefully, a glass carboy will last decades while giving the same great performance for fermentations. Seal with a standard 6.5 rubber stopper.

Fill with distilled water or alcohol and insert in drilled stopper or bung to vent gases during fermentation. Includes body, piston, and vented cap. Easy to disassemble and clean out.

55 gallon blue industrial drum includes a sealed tight-head with 2 bungs and is BPA free.

DESCRIPTION

Chilling plates are a great addition to our variable capacity tanks, macro bins, or any vessel used to control fermentation temperature. These heat exchangers work with glycol chillers as well as pump cycled cold water. Made of AISI 304 bright annealed stainless steel with a polished finish. Inlet and outlet are 1/2" male pipe thread (MPT). 

Sizes Available:
300 Liter (31.5" x 14.5")
500 Liter (39.5 x 14.5")
600 Liter (47.5" x 14.5")
800 Liter (59" x 14.5")

Wine Whip Degasser

This wine whip is a great degassing tool that helps to kick carbon dioxide out of solution, making your wine still and delicious! The wine whip is safe for use with glass. For best results, use with a standard 3/8" variable speed drill. Angle slightly while operating and make sure to keep your speed even. This wine whip can be used on standard carboys of 3, 5, 6, and 6.5 gallon sizes. An effective and economical solution to degassing your wine!

Stainless steel baster for drawing samples from your vessel.

Specially designed for mixing and stirring wine/beer and de-gassing.
Manufactured in high quality food grade stainless steel with ABS blades.
The blades act like a turbine for maximum mixing and stirring efficiency.
The Stainless Steel Mix-Stir fits any electric drill (variable speed drill with reversing capacity recommended).

Length: 22"

The Plastic blades fold down allowing easy insertion into a barrel or a glass carboy. Also, it is safe to use with glass carboys.

Economy Glass Wine Thief for sampling beer or wine. Works well with smaller containers.

Stainless steel stand for barrel cleaning with a rotating jet spray barrel cleaning head, efficiently clean barrels. Stainless steel 3/4" ball valve for water shut-off is included. Hot water use with water pressure of 60 to 70 psi is suggested.

This high quality Silicone Stopper gives a great airtight seal while allowing gasses to escape.

Fits 3, 5, 6 and 6.5 Gallon glass carboys and 500ml flasks. This breathable Silicone Carboy Venting Bung acts as both a solid stopper and an airlock. The unique design allows CO2 pressure to escape but keeps oxygen and airborne contamination out. During the fermentation it creates a vacuum when the beverage cools, creating less chance of oxygen exposure. The airtight seal is great for extended fermentations when CO2 production is still present but only very slightly.

This air pump has a pressure gauge, and an indicator mark to insure proper sealing. With a hook for convenient hanging on side of tank. Making sure your lid bladder is properly inflated is key to sealing the top of your variable capacity wine tank, this air pump is easy to use and easy to read.

Replacement pump assembly for any variable volume fermenter. Includes built-in gauge and line to connect with gasket, but does not include gasket. Made in Italy. 

Pneumatic air pump for variable capacity (VC) tanks. Features a 3/8 in barbed nipple to attach a length of tubing. Can be used with VC tanks from most manufacturers.

These heavy duty Speidel tanks from one of the most trusted names in fermentation are equipped with a number of different features that simpler carboys just don’t have. Their oversized top openings make cleaning a breeze, while the integrated handles make for easy transportation, even when full.

All Speidel fermenters are made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic that is much thicker than traditional plastic used on most carboys. They also come in sizes that can accommodate up to 30 gallons of liquid. Speidel’s high-density construction is resistant to oxygen ingress, which makes them suitable for aging beverages for up to 12 months.

These stainless punch-down tools are ideal for punching the cap on a red wine fermentation back into solution. A 48" long punch is great for the winemaker fermenting in plastic barrels, small stainless fermenters, Brute fermenters, or macro bins. 48" long with an 8" disc.

Propylene Glycol is used with water to create the cooling medium in Glycol Chillers. Adding glycol to the water lowers the water's freezing point, allowing the cooling medium to drop below freezing. This makes the cooling system more responsive to temperature changes in your storage vessels, and makes it possible to bring the wine down to cold stabilization temperatures as well as controlled fermentations.

Constructed from heavy duty, type 304 stainless steel with an electropolished finish to enhance corrosion resistance, improve surface finish and for ease of cleaning. Ideal for use in food the processing industry. Fully welded and completely seamless to ensure that there are no spaces where any particles can gather. 48" in length. Paddle Head Size: 4-3/4" x 9".

Clear glass marbles are a great choice for filling up volume in a small fermenter or oak barrel.

Clear glass marbles, free of ink or contamination, are an ideal solution. Use just as much as you need to top up the vessel. When you transfer the beverage out, remove your marbles, wash and reuse with your next batch.

3 lbs of marbles is enough to displace approximately 1 Liter of liquid or 1/4 gallon.

The FastFerment System is a one-stage fermenter, which allows brewers & winemakers to do primary & secondary fermentation in the same unit. FastFerment eliminates racking & transferring between buckets & carboys. This saves approximately 80% of the time & labor needed to make a batch of beer or wine compared to traditional methods. With less equipment, clean up is easy.

Why Use FastFerment?
Guaranteed Consistent Batches
Primary & Secondary Fermentation in the Same Container
No Transfers & No Racking - 80% Less Work
Better Quality Product with No Sediment Contamination
Increased Sanitation with Less Contamination
Less Oxygen Exposure
Ability to Harvest Yeast & Save for Reuse

Features and Benefits
Easy Cleaning and Batch Stirring - 6" (15cm) removable screw top
Total Capacity 7.9 US Gallons/ 30 Litres - Made for 5 - 7 Gallon batches with blow offs
Easy Wall Mounting System - Mounts to standard 16" (40cm) wall studs
1" (2.5cm) Bottom valve compared vs. 3/4" (2cm)
Collection Ball for Yeast Harvesting - Save $100's & harvest your Yeast Strains!
Temp. Monitoring - ThermoWell included - Thermometer Avail.

Kit Contents
One 7.9 US Gallon / 30 Litre Conical Fermenter
6" (15cm) Screw Top, Grommet & Airlock
Bottom Collection Ball For Harvesting Yeast
1" Union Teflon Valve and fittings
Wall Mounts (2), Mounting Bolts & Anchors (4)
1/2" (1.25cm) PVC Hose (2' /60cm) & Hose Clamp
Permanent Thermowell for Temperature Monitoring
Instructions

Medium drilled Buon Vino universal carboy stopper / bung.

1-5/8" wide at top, 1-7/16" wide at bottom

For 20 liter (5.28 gallon) and 25 liter (6.6 gallon) demijohn carboys.

Organize your fermentation space with these carboy stackers / dryers. Use the stand to dry the carboy after washing it.

Variable capacity tanks are stainless steel flat bottom fermentation tanks with a floating lid to allow for varying capacities of fermenting beverages. Stands are available and sold seperately. Tank's made with high quality AISI 304 stainless steel. They have a beautiful marbled finish on the outside, and a smooth polished finish inside.

Tanks include: Stainless steel floating lid, air pump, food-grade air tube, plastic tubing, tubing clamps, dry airlock, and one BSPP chrome plated brass ball valve.

100L Specifications:

• Nominal volume: 100 Liters (26.4 gallons)
• Effective volume: 93 Liters (24.6 gallons)
• Diameter: 50 cm (20 inches)
• Height: 60 cm (24 inches)
• Valve size: 1/2" BSPP 
• Thickness (Bottom X side, in mm): 1.0 X 0.7

200L Specifications:

• Nominal volume: 200 Liters (52.8 gallons)
• Effective volume: 200 Liters (52.8 gallons)
• Diameter: 50 cm (20 inches)
• Height: 120 cm (47 inches)
• Valve size: 1/2" BSPP 
• Thickness (Bottom X side, in mm): 1.0 X 0.7

200L WIDE Specifications:

• Nominal volume: 200 Liters (52.8 gallons)
• Effective volume: 189 Liters (49.9 gallons)
• Diameter: 65 cm (25.6 inches)
• Height: 65 cm (25.6 inches)
• Valve size: 3/4" BSPP 
• Thickness (Bottom X side, in mm): 1.0 X 0.7
• Wide and narrow shape makes it easy to clean all the way to the bottom!

300L Specifications:

• Nominal volume: 300 Liters (79.3 gallons)
• Effective volume: 305 Liters (80.6 gallons)
• Diameter: 65 cm (26 inches)
• Height: 100 cm (39 inches)
• Valve size: 3/4" BSPP 
• Thickness (Bottom X side, in mm): 1.0 X 0.7

400L Specifications:

• Nominal volume: 400 Liters (105.7 gallons)
• Effective volume: 405 Liters (107.0 gallons)
• Diameter: 65 cm (26 inches)
• Height: 130 cm (51 inches)
• Valve size: 3/4" BSPP 
• Thickness (Bottom X side, in mm): 1.0 X 0.7

500L Specifications:

• Nominal volume: 500 Liters (132.0 gallons)
• Effective volume: 500 Liters (132.0 gallons)
• Diameter: 80 cm (31 inches)
• Height: 110 cm (43 inches)
• Valve size: 3/4" BSPP 
• Thickness (Bottom X side, in mm): 1.0 X 0.7

*Note: Tank may differ slightly from image shown. Stands are sold separetely. 

THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING.

A closed-top stainless steel drum with 2" tri-clover port located in the middle of the body. A great way to ferment whites and roses as well as used as an aging vessel.

Fits standard 3, 5, 6, or 6.5 gallon glass carboys. A racking cane can be placed through the center hole for transferring. The second hole can be used with tubing for a blow-off fermentation system.

The Grainfather, is your all in one brewing system, to make beer from grain. The sleek look, user friendly, intuitive design, and innovative features, make this your perfect brewing companion for both experienced and beginner all grain brewers. It is made from high quality 304 grade stainless steel with a 8 US Gal capacity, designed to make up to 6 US Gal of beer from one brew. The Grainfather Connect includes The Grainfather unit and Counter Flow Wort Chiller.

Features

- Electric

The Grainfather is electrically powered and designed to be used indoors. No need for burners, or hot plates, just plug in and go! It is fitted with a controlled heating element so that the correct power can be used depending on what stage of the brewing process you are at. A gentler heat is used at certain stages for accurate temperature control and and to minimise the risk of scorching and after the mash it can also ramp up the heat quickly for when more vigorous heating is required. Heating from mash to boil takes as little as 20 minutes.

- Control Box for Heat & Power Control

Use the Connect Control Box in conjunction with the Connect App and Grainfather Brewing Community for the ultimate brewing experience. Create your recipes on the Grainfather Brewing Community and then sync these recipes with the Connect app. The control box has Bluetooth connection to your mobile device so it can be controlled remotely. This allows you to multitask or simply relax while brewing and then be alerted when to return to your next step. 

Features:

• PID algorithm works in conjunction with a triac for more stable heating and so you can control power output
• Programmable step mashing
• Delayed heating - fill your Grainfather with water the night before and wake up to your water at strike temperature ready for brewing straight away
• Change between celsius and fahrenheit easily
• Waterproof graphic display
• Use in manual mode or with app

- Grainfather Connect App for Automation 

Features

• Grainfather Grain Kit recipes provided in the app
• Ability to import recipes (Beer XML files) - NOTE: iOS9 and higher
• Set your own boil temperature (for different altitudes)
• Change between celsius and fahreheit easily
• Grainfather calculators provided in app
• Create recipes on the Grainfather Brewing Community and then sync these with the Connect App to brew

NOTE: Required Specifications for the App are:

• iPhone/iPad
• Hardware: iPhone 4S or higher 
• Software: iOS8 or higher. Must have Bluetooth 4.0 or higher
• Android 
• Hardware: Android 4.3 (API Level 18) or higher
• Software: Must have Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)/Bluetooth Smart

- Pump

A 6 Watt, 1,800 RPM magnetic powered pump has been fitted to recirculate the wort through the grain bed for maximum brewing efficiencies. This is also used during the cooling stage to pump hot wort through the wort chiller. The pump also makes the cleaning process quick and easy by pumping the cleaning detergent through all the pipe work. The magnetic drive pump has been selected after rigorous testing of multiple pump styles to ensure it meets the tough demands required of continuous brewing. The pump is concealed by a stainless pump cover, which is easy to pop open, giving you direct access. A pump filter is fitted inside the Grainfather to prevent hops and stray grain from entering the pump or pipework, keeping the wort clear while also preventing any blockages. 

- Grain Basket

A stainless steel expandable grain basket allows you to brew with anything from 9.9 lb - 20 lb of grain. The fitted perforated plates and telescopic pipework allow you to easily adjust the size of the grain basket to suit the size of grain bill. Fit the Micro Pipework (sold separately) for grain bills below 2.6 US Gal. When ready for sparging, a basket lifting handle is then inserted into the grain basket to lift it up, out of the wort. A 45 degree turn then allows the grain basket’s feet to rest on the specially designed support ring to allow the grain basket to drain while you can batch sparge over the top. A Sparge Water Heater can be purchased additionally to heat your water to the specific temperature required.

- Counter Flow Wort Chiller

A counter flow wort chiller has two connection points. One side is connected to the Grainfather, while the other is connected to the cold tap water. The hot wort is then pumped through copper inner coil while the cold water is pumped through the outer in the opposite direction, providing instant cooling and heat exchange. The cooled wort can then be pumped directly into your clean, sterile fermenter. This reduces the chance of contamination as nothing is inserted in the wort, and it is only passing through the wort chiller one single time, going straight to the sterile fermenter where the yeast is added. 6 US Gal of wort can be cooled in as little as 20 minutes. The cooled wort temperature will be cooled to approximately 41°F above whatever your tap water temperature is. 

- Support
The Grainfather is fully supported around the world by a fantastic support team who love brewing just as much as you do. Our support team is here for any technical enquiries on brewing or how the Grainfather works, as well as general customer service enquiries. All Grainfathers come with a 24 month warranty. Grainfathers purchased directly from the Grainfather website also come with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. This means, if you are not fully satisfied with the Grainfather you are welcome to return it within 30 days for a full refund. 

PLEASE NOTE: All Grainfathers contain a yellow packaging strip in the boiler. This should be discarded before you begin brewing.

Specifications

• 304 Grade stainless steel body
• 110 - 120V
• 8 US Gal Capacity
• Expandable grain basket to suit grain bills up to 20 lb
• A robust magnetic drive pump (6 watt, 1800 RPM)
• Counter flow wort chiller which can cool wort to less than 68°F within approx 20-30 minutes.
• Tempered glass lid for maximum durability, heating efficiencies and visibility during your brew day.
• Clips to easily convert your Grainfather into a home distillery with the Pot Still Attachments.

Click here to download The Grainfather Connect Instructions (English).

Click here to download The Grainfather Connect Instructions (Spanish).

Click here to download The Grainfather Connect Instructions (Italian).

Click here to download The Grainfather Connect Instructions (French).

Click here to download The Grainfather Connect Instructions (Swedish).

Click here to download The Grainfather Connect Instructions (German).

Click here for a video on The Grainfather - Man's New Best Friend.

Click here for a video on Grainfather Brewing - Step 1: Assembly

Click here for a video on Grainfather Brewing - Step 2: Mashing

Click here for a video on Grainfather Brewing - Step 3: Sparging

Click here for a video on Grainfather Brewing - Step 4: Boiling

Click here for a video on Grainfather Brewing - Step 5: Cooling

Click here for a video on Grainfather Brewing - Step 6: Cleaning

Ferment like never before! The Grainfather Conical Fermenter PRO Edition gives the brewer professional fermentation control, just like the commercial breweries. Fermentation is arguably the most important part of producing a good quality beer. A good fermentation environment starts with a clean and sterile fermenter, has a consistent controlled temperature base and exposure to oxygen is minimised. The Grainfather Conical Fermenter provides you with a modular system for all of this and more!

FEATURES:

Double Walled: A stainless steel double walled skin is filled with a thick layer of polyurethane foam for insulation. This is what keeps the wort at a constant stable temperature with minimal influence from any external environmental temperature changes, providing insulation for your fermentation that a standard jacket cannot achieve.  

Integrated Gentle Heating: In the cavity of the fermenter between the outer body and cone sits a 30 Watt, 12V heating element. Unlike standard heating elements/sources that directly heat the liquid, this heat source is designed to heat the environment in between the walls of the fermenter, which in turn heats the liquid. It is similar to controlling the temperature in a temperature controlled room. The fermenter acts as an artificial environment which can be heated, meaning the temperature is raised in an even and controlled manner which is much better for the yeast. 

Integrated Cooling Sleeve: In between the two stainless steel walls sits a cooling sleeve (also made of stainless steel). This cooling sleeve is welded onto the inner wall of the fermenter and can be hooked up to the additionally purchased Glycol Chiller. Temperature is dialed into the Temperature Controller and as the cooling liquid travels through this sleeve, it cools the stainless steel which in turn evenly cools the beer in the fermenter. The cooling sleeve never comes into contact with the beer, it is completely concealed, built into the fermenter and never needs cleaning or sanitising - a true innovation for a fermenter of this scale.

Easy Access to the Interior for Hassle Free Cleaning: The Grainfather Conical Fermenter has a smooth interior with no additions such as cooling coils or additional sampling valves meaning it is easy to clean and minimises the risk of infection.

Golden Angle Conical: The conical shape of the fermenter is typical for professional breweries. Our conical has been designed with the 'Golden Angle' of 60º. This is the optimum angle for yeast and sediment to drop down to the bottom of the cone without getting stuck to the sides, allowing you to transfer from above the sediment line, resulting in clearer beer. The conical shape also allows for better mixing during fermentation due to the path of convention currents that it enables to occur. 

Dual Valve Tap: Make the yeast dumping, transferring and sampling process more professional with this innovative all in one valve. Sampling and transferring is done through an inlet above the sediment line, allowing for clear, sediment free beer. Easily collect your yeast from below the sediment line with the same unique valve for recultivating and pitching. The innovative design of the valve allows for this dual functionality and less cleaning for you. 

Support: The Grainfather Conical Fermenter is fully supported around the world by a fantastic support team who love brewing just as much as you do. Our support team is here for any technical enquiries on brewing or how the Conical Fermenter works, as well as general customer service enquiries.

 All Grainfather Conical Fermenters come with a 24 month warranty.

Includes

• Conical Fermenter 
• Fermenter Lid
• Rubber Bung
• Bubbler Airlock
• Cone Plug
• Cone Plug Seal
• 5 cm (2") Tri Clamp
• Digital Temperature Display
• Power Adapter and Wall Plug
• 2 m (6.5 ft) M12 3-Pin Power Cord
• Dual Valve Tap
• Digital Temperature Controller

Specifications

• 304 Stainless Steel Body (polished inner and brushed outer)
• 30 L (8 US Gal) capacity (volume markings on inner body up to 25 L (7 US Gal)
• 30 W, 12 V heating power
• 3.8 cm (1.5") ferrule on lid (for pressure transfer attachments)
• 5 cm (2") ferrule on bottom of cone
• Dual Valve Tap with 110 mm (4.3”) inlet

Dimensions of Conical Fermenter: 

• Diameter with handles: 360 mm
• Height (without airlock): 910 mm
• Height with bubbler airlock: 1090 mm

Dimensions of Carton

• 368 mm W x 325 mm L x 905 mm H

Click here to download our Conical Fermenter instructions.

Click here for approximate heating times and temperatures.

Click here for Dual Valve Tap assembly instructions.

Click here to download our Lagering Guide.

Food-grade plastic bucket for fermenting and storage of craft beverages. Drilled bucket makes an excellent bottling vessel used with a spigot.

• Volume: 110 L with lid in place
• Variable Capacity Tank includes Floating lid and Heavy Duty White Rubber Gasket
• 1/2" Ball Valve (included)
• 1/2" Thermometer Port (comes plugged, thermometer sold separately)

Undrilled lid and gasket for fermentation bucket.

Food-grade plastic bucket for fermenting and storage of craft beverages. Also, makes a great cleaning and sanitizing bucket for small equipment and accessories.