This is the 6.5 gallon fermenter that comes with all of our homebrewing equipment kits, except this fermenter does NOT come with a lid.
This is the 6.5 gallon fermenter that comes with all of our homebrewing equipment kits, except this fermenter does NOT come with a lid. Gallons are marked on the side of this food grade fermenter to make it easy to know how much liquid is in the fermenter. You could also use this bucket for sanitizing all of your equipment.
This bucket is plastic and is a plastic bucket. It looks just like the one in the picture. It is a bucket alright. It holds the liquid because it is a bucket and not a flat thing. A+++ would bucket again.
a very good product,built very good,will last for a long time.
a bucket is a bucket is a bucket.
Exactly what it is supposed to be.
This is a nice fermenting vessel if you do not have the funds to invest in glass, or do not want to deal with the weight of glass. With the additional lid, there is a nice air tight seal within this vessel. It is easy to clean, and the 6.5 gallon variety gives enough head room for a batch slightly over 5 gallons. Overall, this is a good value. I just wish the lid was included with the purchase.
The bucket is okay, but the measurements on the side are not necessarily good. I have two and the gallon measurements are there is a quarter inch difference between the two. I calibrated them and one is correct, the other is off. These measurements are important! Also, neither one is air tight like the others I have, so I see no airlock action which is frustrating.
The bucket is the best fermentor Ive used. Its the easiest to use and the easiest to clean. It makes good beer and can be left alone for a month without a problem._x000D_Simple is best.
I use this when my 6.5 gallon carboy is full. I like that it is wide open in the top which makes it easy to dry hop. However, I prefer glass over plastic. I would recommend to the brewer on a budget. It will spell like hops for a long time and doesn't seem to go away no matter how much you scrub.
Great for primary fermentation. Well made and use to transport. Must be careful when washing Or stirring to avoid scratching, but that's with any plastics.
This bucket has worked well for over 2 years now._x000D_Works great for 5+ gal for most beers, but my higher gravity beers tend to blow out of it.
Literally, it smells bad. Used it for two batches and I cannot get t he odor out. I am a little concerned it will affect the taste of future batches. Any advice on how to deodorize it would be helpful. Otherwise, I am switching to glass or better bottles. _x000D__x000D_Also, the lid doesn't form a tight enough seal and gasses can escape, so I don't get any airlock activity. Not a big deal, but it would be nice to know without opening it if fermentation is happening.
These 6.5 gallon fermenters are the best for high gravity beers due to the extra head space for 5 gallon batches. These are cheap and durable overall the best value for a primary fermenter.
A little overpriced for something you can get at Home Depot for half the cost, but who wants to brew in one of those bright orange buckets?
What can you say about a plastic bucket? It holds liquid.... _x000D__x000D_Always a good idea to have an extra 1 or 2 of these around. Good for sterilizing or fermenting that extra kit you couldn't pass up.
For brewing on a budget these are fantastic. Sure glass is more air tight, but unless you have the space and the dollar for a wide array of glass carboys....this is a great option for having multiple beers going at the same time. I have 8 buckets in my current setup and 2 carboys.
I purchased a few extra buckets before joining the kit of the month club. They have come in handy to always have something fermenting. Great value and always useful.
During my 2nd batch using the bucket I noticed wort underneath the bucket. I thought it was over flow after I bottled the batch I noticed a small crack in the bottom. Luckily I only lost a small amount of beer. After cleaning the bucket it now leaks like a sieve. It is going in the garbage.
The plastic bucket is a great way to start out brewing if you don't want to invest in the carboy early on. The bucket also makes aeration prior to pitching the yeast easy.
A good large bucket for either sanitizing or fermenting. It's always good to have an extra one of these around.
I've changed my fermenting over to all glass for fermenting. I use the 6.5 gallon bucket now as a sterilizing bucket. Fill it with water and sanitizer and you're good to go with a brew day. It will comfortably fit all of the smaller parts in a brew day.
A must have for any of your beer or wine making endeavors. Even if you just start your fermentation in this bucket, then move on to a carboy, the ease of a large bucket cannot be beat. I even start my half and 1 gallon test batches in here, then transfer. You will probably get one in your initial kit, but if you plan to have multiple projects going at once, get an extra one or two.
These buckets work great. They are the perfect size for a 5 gallon brew, they clean easily and I have never got an off taste from one of these. Plus they are cheap.