Sanke Fermenter
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.
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
Types of Sanke Fermentors
Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit
Sanke Fermentor with a waterless airlock
Sanke Fermentor with a 3 piece airlock
Parts You'll Need
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Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kits
- Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
- Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit
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
- Breathable Silicone Bung $8.95 , Barrel Fermentation Lock $5.95
Sanke Sizes
Keg dimensions
| Name | Sixth Barrel | Quarter Barrel (Pony) | Quarter Barrel (Slim) | Half Barrel (Full Keg) |
| Gallons | 5.16 | 7.75 | 7.75 | 15.5 |
| Liters | 19.53 | 29.33 | 29.33 | 58.67 |
| Weight (Full) | 58lbs / 26kg | 87lbs / 39.5kg | 87lbs / 39.5kg | 161lbs / 73kg |