If you've been looking to step up from fermenting in plastic buckets or carboys, this is an excellent choice for your next fermenter. Stainless steel is a much better option than glass or plastic, as it is extremely easy to clean and virtually lasts forever. There's also much less chance of contamination as stainless doesn't scratch like plastic. Over time, you'll get scratches in plastic fermenters from normal wear and tear, creating microscopic havens for bacteria. Meanwhile, glass carboys are always at risk of breaking which is something you will never have to worry about with stainless steel.
The Bucket Buddy represents a great value for a stainless fermenter in this size. Another advantage over carboys and plastic buckets is the domed base inside the fermenter which is great for yeast flocculation when fermentation is complete. The included racking arm will make it easy to transfer out every last drop of beer while leaving the yeast cake undisturbed. The entire racking arm and ball valve assembly is weldless, which means you can remove the assembly to clean and sanitize it between batches. You can even boil the assembly for added assurance that it's been sterilized.
This model has an integrated (concealed) 36-watt heating element. No need to worry about accessories such as heating belts and external temperature controllers. This stainless steel fermenter will keep your yeast at optimal temperature making it the ideal option for cold climates. To help maintain a steady temperature, the Bucket Buddy pairs well with either the BrewZilla Neoprene Jacket or the FermZilla Insulating Jacket. For cooling, you can place the fermenter in a dedicated refrigerator or drill into the lid to install a Temp Twister Cooling Coil. A temperature controller probe can then be taped to the side of the fermenter.
This unit comes standard with silicone tubing to transfer from the ball valve to your bottles or cans, as well as a stopper and airlock for the domed lid.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 35L Brimful
- Body Material: 304 Stainless steel
- Outlet Valve Type: Stainless steel, nylon bushings, silicone seal and stainless rotating rack arm.
- Thread on tap is 1/2"
- Lid: 304 Stainless steel
- Display: Digital temperature display
- Heating: 36 Watt Concealed Element
- Stopper & airlock included
- Temperature reads in °F or °C
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- With elements turned off, hold both +/- buttons to switch between °F or °C
- With elements turned off, hold both +/- buttons to switch between °F or °C
- External Dimensions: 28" H x 15" W (including handles)
- Internal Dimensions: 22" H x 11.75" W
- Includes a #3 rubber stopper