Questions tagged [fermenter]
an organism that ferments
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Will Rhizopus Oligosporus Mold Die When Frozen? [closed]
Will Rhizopus Oligosporus Mold Die When Frozen?
I'm looking to start a Tempeh business. I know that Gunther Pfaff (Betsy's Tempeh) used to pasteurize their tempeh at 180ºF to kill the Rhizopus ...
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Barb adapter with EVA Barrier Hose
I recently purchased EVA Barrier Beer Line and DuoTight disconnects.
But the problem arises when I am trying to do the closed transfer from my fermenter as it's tap is not compatible with the EVA ...
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Fermenter bucket still a bit rank after several cleanings
Brewed my first two batches this month and still trying to figure this process out. I'm using a couple (similar to this, but maybe not the same material) buckets (with spigots) for fermenting. They ...
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Can I move the beer to another location while its fermenting?
I have my equipment in a town that is 2 hours from where I live, this last month is being hard to travel there too often so it is making very complicate the fermenting and bottling process. So I'm ...
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Can I bottle room temperature beer with a beer gun from a pressurized Fermentasaurus or Fermzilla?
I am currently fermenting an IPA at room temperature in a Fermentasaurus. It has built up a nice bit of pressure which is carbonating my beer, GREAT! Nature: awesome.
Now I've been looking at better ...
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white molds to top of 3 days old pear wine bucket,
I see some white molds on top of my plastic wine fermenter bucket just in first 3 days old pear wine , my question is that if it is dangerous or not? if not then how can i get rid of those molds?
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Brewing a 25l batch in a smaller fermenter
Can you brew say 7kg of sugar in say a 10l fermenter as opposed to a more standard 25l fermenter. I mean technically the sugar will still ferment in the smaller vessel or is that not the case will the ...
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How dangerous is Tempeh starter?
What are the dangers of Tempeh cultures (Rhizopus Oligosporus and Rhizopus Oryzae) ?
After handling raw Tempeh you should wash your hands and all surfaces, cutting boards, knives and utensils with ...
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How to reduce beer loss when dumping yeast using conical fementers?
What are the key points to consider when using a conical fermenter to drain the yeast and leave only clean beer?
My goal is: removing yeast, with
(a) few loss of beer, (b) have beer not remain with ...
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Suckback and sampling from conical fermenters
How do people with conical (or other sealed) fermenters avoid sucking liquid from the airlock into the vessel when they take samples or remove trub through the bottom valve? Do they just remove a ...
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Re ferment beer after transferring to keg and force carbonating it
I brewed a 5 gallon batch of IPA beer, the OG was 1.067 and 2 weeks later it only dropped to 1036. A stuck fermentation I was told after I transferred it from my fast fermenter to two 3 gallon kegs. I ...
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Recycling Screw-top Bottles for Homebrew
With my budget being somewhat limited I can only really afford to put my wine into sanitised used bottles from store bought wine, rather than proper bottles with corks. My main concern is oxidation ...
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Keep Homebrew Fresh
Just syphoned a youngs 30 bottle kit into a plastic 5 gallon fermenter. How should I store this to stop it going bad?
What's the highest temperature it can be stored at safely?
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Steam sanitation of a stainless steel fermenter and bottles
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As a chemical engineering student, I tried my best to avoid any chemical at all (When they say trust me, you should never do so).
As such, I resorted to steam to sanitize my fermenter and ...
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Does yeast type affect wine taste..?
I'm new in wine making and I tried to make it with fresh yeast, not dried. I think I'm using a lot of it to help fermentation end faster. Will this affect the taste of wine? Will dries yeast achieve a ...
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A side by side comparison of open vessel vs closed vessel natural temp rise during fermentation
Would an unjacketed open fermentor, ferment cooler than an unjacketed closed system, given everything else equal. The idea being the ease of releasing strain and pressure on the yeast in an open ...
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Sterilising tips?
More of an open-ended question really, I've been using Vin Classe Sterilising powder and find it hard to tell if my 25 litre fermenters are properly sterile, I've had a few issues with wine going off ...
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Fermentation - Lost cause?
I believe my first homebrew is a lost cause. I'm at 3 weeks, and each week I've done a gravity reading and a taste. The flavor has gotten increasingly sour(astringent) with each week.
It's almost ...
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Specific and generic questions from a first timer - size of fermenter, flavoring, gravity, sanitation
I just brewed my first ever German Weizen (using True Brew kit) on Saturday (today is Monday) and it's sitting in a plastic 6 gallon bucket (but there's only 5 gallons of it). I have some questions ...
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Cleaning the fermenter spigot before bottling
I have a cider in the fermenter that has been there for almost two months. I am ready to bottle it now but during the half way point I took a sample out of the spigot to check the FG reading.
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lots of moisture on the lid of the fermenter
I have had a lot of condensation or moisture on the lid of the fermenter when I open it during/at the end of primary fermentation. Is this normal?
I am very thorough with my cleaning and sterilizing ...
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How to store fermenter after use
I have two plastic fermenters and am wondering the best way to store them when I am not using them? Sometimes I don't get the opportunity to use them for a few months (longest was up to 1 year) so ...
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first batch, bucket lid is bulging
I mixed my first batch about 7 hours ago. I was told to put the mix and sugar into this bucket then in a week transfer it into the secondary fermenter.
I just walked by and see the lid on the ...
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Is one fermenter better than another for brewing beer or cider?
I have the options of a plastic barrel fermenter that has a screw on lid or a plastic pail type fermenter with a snap on lid.
I mainly brew beers and ciders but am looking at getting into wine and ...
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How little light can spoil a beer?
I build a fermentation chamber that has a small computer fan that is equipped with tiny blue led lights. Is it only UV light that can skunk a beer? What would the effect of this frequently run fan ...
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airlock ran dry, should I be concerned?
I'm very new to this all, and just bought a noob-starter-kit. I'm using a can for my first brew (to learn the basics)
So I just started the brew (Coopers Real Ale) a few days ago. I'm keeping the ...
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Pros and cons of a conical fermentor
What are the pros and cons of a conical fermentor compared to buckets or carboys?
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What is the pressure limit for PVC tubing on barb?
I'm building a spunding valve and can't locate an adapter from female flare to male pipe thread. Until I can, I'm planning on using reinforced PVC tubing to connect the valve/gauge assembly to the gas ...
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Can I safely remove mold from plastic bottle type fermenter without bad consequences?
I have this 25l plastic fermenter which is the type not shaped like a big open bucket but with a hole at the top with a screw on lid. I left it full of water not thinking anything bad could happen to ...
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Is a normal plastic fermenting bucket with a plain lid (no kind of tap) OK to ferment in without the beer becoming contaminated?
It is my understanding that if one is fermenting (primary) with a bucket with a plain lid on it that it is necessary to leave a small gap (i.e. to leave the lid open a bit)
Is this an adequate ...
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Process for transfereing from boil kettle to fermenter
At the moment the most frustrating part of my brewday is getting the cold wort into the fermenter. Here is my process. I have a 20 litre saucepan that i use as a kettle that does not have a tap. At ...
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Is it safe to open the lid of a fermentation container to stir the yeast and sugar?
Last night I put a batch of wine going (very simple setup - a plastic bucket with a sealed lid and a cork in the top for a plastic airlock). This morning, I can tell the sugar has settled to the ...
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Options for heating a stainless conical fermenter
I have two 15g stainless conicals in a fridge and I am building an advanced controller to heat and cool the whole mess. Some details on my blog for those who are curious.
Currently I use a Fermwrap ...
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Glass Milk bottles?
Just about to start up my next batch and noticed I hac a couple glass milk bottles from Whole Foods lying around. In what ways could they be put to-use in homebrewing? Fermenting a test? Mead? Cider? ...
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How to add adjuncts (hops, fruit, spices, etc) to the fermenter without contaminating the beer?
What is the best way to sterilize things like dry hops, spices or fruit before putting them in the fermenter?
Some stuff you can obviously boil. But boiling hops, say, would defeat the purpose of dry-...
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Why would I want a conical fermenter?
I've seen conical fermenters in catalogs and on the web, but I've never heard why they are better than fermenting in a glass carboy.
Why would I want to use a conical instead of a carboy?
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Low Cost Conical Fermenter
I was looking around for some low-cost alternatives to conical fermenters, and I came across inductor tanks. Has anyone used or heard of someone using these tanks? Is there any danger/downside to ...
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Converting your fermentation bucket into a mash tun
Most people use coolers for mash tuns, but living in an apartment myself I can tell that having the least possible equipment is a priority. I know some people use their secondary fermenters as mash ...
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moving a better bottle carboy
So, just out of curiosity... if I wanted / needed to relocate my primary fermentation carboy to another area of the house, what would be the safest way to do this, without risk of infection?
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Airlock Alternatives
Imagine that brew-day rolls around and you find yourself without an airlock for your carboy or bucket.
What other things can you use in it's stead?
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Using nuts for beer aroma
I'm planning to brew an scottish heavy ale, and I wanted to give it a little different aroma using hazelnuts (other stuff too, but I want hazelnuts to be the main aroma). How do you suggest i use them?...
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Is it okay to ferment a 5 gallon batch in a 14 gallon conical fermenter?
I am considering getting a either a 7 gallon or a 14 gallon conical fermenter and am wondering if it would be okay to ferment a standard 5 gallon batch in the 14 gallon or if that would be a bad idea. ...
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Conical fermenter: worth it?
I am considering purchasing a conical fermenter but I'm not sure if it would be worth the cost. I feel like it would allow me to make better beer with less effort, but it would be nice to hear from ...
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Plastic or Glass
Plastic or Glass fermentors? (Lets keep stainless steel out of this debate for now)
Each has ups and downs.
What are the main differences for the following aspects:
Shapes and configurations
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Corny keg fermentors
I had been thinking about using a couple corny kegs as fermentors. Maybe even trimming up some dip tubes to be able to CO2 push finished beer out of the kegs to clean serving kegs.
Here are some of ...
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Cleaner wort out of the Kettle
What are the benefits of completely seperating hot debris, hot break and cold break from the wort?
Getting these things out of the wort and putting nothing but clean and clear wort in the fermentor ...
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Fermenter Heating Belt
Is it worth using? I was thinking of getting one to use on my first fermenter for a german weissbier so that the yeast flavour and aroma is more present in the final result. By how many degrees does ...
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preparing fruit for secondary
What is the best method for preparing different fruits for fruit additions into secondary fermentors?
There are issues of sanitation and good fruit to wort contact, via chopping, slicing, mincing or ...
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Keeping a barrel
Our club acquired a 65 gallon American oak wine barrel that we want to age beer in. With the holidays upon us it will be a few more weeks before we can organize a club brew and the barrel is standing ...
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Using Plastic Water Jugs as Fermenters
I asked this on Twitter a while back, but I thought I might get some other thoughts on it. I have one of those 5g Poland Spring water jugs. If I get a bung that fits it, is there any reason I couldn't ...
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