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+ | '''Sanke Fermentors''' are a relatively cheap alternative to purchasing a stainless steel conical fermentor. A brand new Sanke Keg and a Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Keg Kit can be purchased for $200. Compare that to $640 for a similar sized Blichmann. | ||
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+ | == Advantages to fermenting in a stainless steel Sanke == | ||
+ | * Safer than a glass carboy | ||
+ | * Little to no light or oxygen exposure | ||
+ | * Harder to scratch than plastic | ||
+ | * Able to be safely pressurized for transfering with CO2 | ||
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Revision as of 08:50, 1 April 2015
Sanke Fermentors are a relatively cheap alternative to purchasing a stainless steel conical fermentor. A brand new Sanke Keg and a Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Keg Kit can be purchased for $200. Compare that to $640 for a similar sized Blichmann.
Contents
Advantages to fermenting in a stainless steel Sanke
- Safer than a glass carboy
- Little to no light or oxygen exposure
- Harder to scratch than plastic
- Able to be safely pressurized for transfering with CO2
Parts You'll Need
Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kits
- American Sanke Keg Fermentor Kit without Thermowell $74.00
- American Sanke Keg Fermentor Kit with Thermowell $84.00
Sanke Fermentor With a Waterless Airlock
- Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
- TC20CLAMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Clamp $7.00
- TC20FER14AMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Ferrule - Long $8.50
- F1GASSIL Silicone Flat Half Gasket for 2" Tri Clover Compatible Cap $2.00
- Silicone Waterless Airlock $4.00