Description

25 Litre (5 gallon) Fermenting Bucket with Tap

This is a 25 litre Food grade plastic bucket, tap and a snap-on lid.

Drilled and fitted with a grommet for an airlock. The plastic is opaque so that you can see the level of liquid inside. The outside also has a measurement guide.

WHAT CAN YOU FERMENT?

The Fermenting Bin is the primary container for fermenting beer.

This will easily hold a full 5 gallons (22.5 litres) with enough space at the top for any foam head produced.

You can also ferment cider and wine in the bucket. As well as using it when making a country wine for the initial ferment on the fruit.

You can also make a spirit wash in the bucket but please keep in mind that the volume could reach the top.

HOW AIRTIGHT IS THE BUCKET?

The lid can be snapped on tight forming a good seal.

However, sometimes during the fermenting process, the lid can bow slightly up with the pressure and the gas can escape around the lid.

If this happens, you may think that there is no fermentation taking place, but lifting the lid will reveal if the contents are fermenting.

A foam on the surface, fizzing sounds or a strong smell indicates that the contents are fermenting.

WHAT IS THE SMALLEST SIZE THAT CAN BE FERMENTED?

Try to keep as little head space as possible. The more full the fermenting bin, the better.

Avoid just fermenting 4.5 litres (1 gallon) as the headspace is too great. Instead, purchase smaller buckets for the smaller volume.

Ideally, try to have the bucket at least half full.

HOW LONG DOES A BUCKET LAST?

That is a difficult question to answer as it depends upon how frequently the fermenting bin is used and what is being made.

Stirring sugar crystals with a spoon can lead to scratches on the side of the bucket. This makes it troublesome to keep clean and sterile.

With careful use and proper sterilising, a bucket can last many years. We know customers that have had buckets for over 15 years in constant use.