Great video! As someone coming from a spike conical, this will be a welcome upgrade from the constant pressure leaks.
@PortlyGentleman3 ай бұрын
@@Toelishness yes It definitely will. In my opinion those are long obsolete units 🍻
@TheBruSho7 ай бұрын
Happy to know that Home Brewing is still good!
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
You are the man Trent 🍻
@brucecampbell83557 ай бұрын
Great tip about rotating the lid to find its "happy space"!
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. It's those little technical insights that hopefully sets me apart and keeps you coming back. I really appreciate the support.
@homebeerbrewery7 ай бұрын
That looks like a very nice uniTank! Thanks for sharing this information and the effort to make this video. Pro video again ☺Cheers Bradley 🍻
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend 🍻
@jpriestl3 ай бұрын
Love your content! I bought one of these after reviewing your and other content. I have my third batch in now. Would love to see a follow up on your teardown and post ferment cleanup. Do you do CIP? Do you then also remove EVERY triclamp for a PBW soak as well? Do you run back to back batches, or is it idle for a time between. I did CIP PBW, CIP Rinse, then tore it all apart and did a PBW soak and rinse of all the parts. Then on my next brew day I did a 30 min sanitizer soak of all the parts, reassembled wet, and did a CIP no foam sanitize after assembled. Wondering if there is any opportunity to shorten the cleaning efforts... I'm using the Blichman Riptide Pump and the BrewBuilt CIP ball in my setup and I added a 3" TC to 1/2 barb so I can recirc from the bottom or also dump/pump directly to a floor drain. Using this with the BrewBuilt 4 unit chiller and love how quickly I can cool a wort. Summer here means 70F tap water, so coming out of the kettle cooler at about 82, and got a stable 70f in about 2 hours.
@PortlyGentleman3 ай бұрын
I'm definitely doing a follow-up. When the tank is dirty, I first rinse with my CIP ball hooked up to Maine's water pressure via a hose. I do this to rinse all the gunk out before. I run PPW at about 140° . That's done. I take everything apart and soak any parts that need it in the same PBW that just came out of the tank. After that I assemble everything, try clamps and sanitize all the o-rings. Before I fill the tank I do a a CIP run with a no foam acid-based sanitizer. I let it spin for about 30 minutes then drain it out. This method hasn't failed me yet. Riptide will definitely get the job done. I've switched to a spike flow only because I have it available. It is a better pump but no need to upgrade if you're happy.
@jpriestl3 ай бұрын
@@PortlyGentleman Thanks for the quick reply, sounds like we are doing similar process. I also did CIP rinse first while draining to floor drain... a bit more time than the Grandfather unit, mostly just taking all the clamps on and off, but I'm loving the flexibility. I've done a Belgian pale, a citra blonde ale, and currently a Belgian dubbel going. Next up will be a big Marzen batch to lay up for fall, and then looking forward to trying dry hopping with the bong on a NEIPA that's been on the to do list.
@jpriestl3 ай бұрын
@@PortlyGentleman The Riptide was not enough pressure for the generic CIP ball I had, but I works great with the BrewBuilt ball. BrewBuilt ball also has a longer arm, so you can mount it up top on the pressure lid and it gets everything....I pulled various clamps off while rinsing to verify.
@OneBedWarehouse2 ай бұрын
I see the website states the pressure pack allows you to “…ferment, carbonate, and even serve all in one vessel.” I’m going to struggle to fit a kegerator in my apartment and I’m keen to keep things as minimal as possible so very interested in serving straight from the fermenter - what would be the best way of going about this, glycol chiller and co2 tank then pressure pack value straight to tap? Any potential drawbacks? Torn between this and the f series now 😮. Love your videos, subscribed!
@will54303 ай бұрын
awesome review. I gotta get one of those. did you get their glycol chiller?
@PortlyGentleman3 ай бұрын
I do have one of their units. It's pretty good energy wise and power wise when compared to others in the same category.
@beattyj87 ай бұрын
Very nice, and jealous of those welds and of the 8" port instead of a banded giant seal to worry about. I still love that my Spike CF10 will fit inside the RAPT Fermentation chamber, and that I can run a 2 keg batch with no glycol. Honestly it's so simple it feels like a cheat code until I have to clean the MF...er...CF. I keep hoping that BrewBuilt will come up with a nicer (stainless) unitank that is purpose-built to work with the RAPT chamber, but I think i'm in the minority not wanting to mess with glycol or separate heaters.
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
I would agree. I have a feeling that someone's going to release one shortly to be honest and by shortly I mean in the next 2 years lol 😂 🍻
@DavidHeathHomebrew7 ай бұрын
Nicely done Bradley as always. I really like my X2. I look forward to the X3 making its way to Europe!
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
Thank you David. It's definitely the culmination of their work.
@gerber89155 ай бұрын
I wish I was still into brewing beer. The now Ex-W made me get rid of all my equipment because she didn't like my hobby. Wish I got rid of her first, 😂😂
@PortlyGentleman5 ай бұрын
💯😂
@brewpilot895817 күн бұрын
Any idea where the lower end of the jacket is at? Basically, what’s the minimum size batch you can make with the jacket still functional?
@lamehunter2 ай бұрын
I would love to see comparison of this to brewtools equivalent unitank
@PortlyGentleman2 ай бұрын
Maybe the 40 L light ?
@lamehunter2 ай бұрын
@@PortlyGentlemanhell yeah!
@PortlyGentleman2 ай бұрын
Happening 🍻
@kimeinvik7 ай бұрын
Just ordered two X2’s a couple of days before the launch of the X3…. Got them home here on Monday. But no “welcome package” 😔 (ordered through European supplier though…) just waiting on a couple of parts now, which i forgot to think about, then i will try it.
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
I'm thinking you will still enjoy them!
@africantwin1736 ай бұрын
I'm very anxious to know which European supplier u got those Fermenters from. Could you please tell me which one?
@jpriestl3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@PortlyGentleman3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🍻🍻🍻
@nathanterault30644 ай бұрын
Nice review thanks man!
@PortlyGentleman4 ай бұрын
That's not quite a review. There is more on the way but thank you 🍻🍻
@Hacky2447Ай бұрын
How does this compare to every other china made conical? How is it compared to spike brewing?
@PortlyGentlemanАй бұрын
Compared to Spike this tank is on another level, I personally don't see a reason to buy one of their tanks in 2024, not to mention 2025....
@africantwin1736 ай бұрын
No Brewbuilt X3 in EU. No International shipping with Brewbuilt sadly 😭
@PortlyGentleman6 ай бұрын
I thought @themaltMiller and the UK carried their stuff ...
@africantwin1736 ай бұрын
@@PortlyGentleman The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. So that means 35% extra import VAT taxes and handling fees when ordering from The Maltmiller. A nogo for private customers. Morebeer USA should used the same international shipping system as Brewtools has. That means offer a Fermenter including shipping and VAT cost worldwide. If I should order a fermenter from the UK and import it to the EU then pricewise it should be in the same price range as a Brewtools Fermenter.
@Wind_Ninja_JubeiАй бұрын
Since this is tri clamp can this be pushed up to 30psi?
@FL0607 ай бұрын
Do you prefer the x3 instead of the brewers hardware insulated jacketed Unitanks?
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
That depends on your fermentation location/ ambient humidity.
@wickedbeernut7 ай бұрын
Is the Brewers Hardware fully-insulated, fully-jacketed (cylinder and cone) conical unitank still a thing? When was it last in stock? Spike has announced a fully-jacketed conical unitank. I have my fingers crossed it will also be fully-insulated.
@FL0607 ай бұрын
It’s always out of stock when I check. I have been wanting to buy one. I saw the X3 drop n wanted to know more. I saw the spike posting on their website. I think it’s just going to be jacketed. But fingers crossed on the insulated too! I just hope it’s a TC lid not a band the cf’s have. I like my cf5 but I’m not a fan of the band clamp.
@wickedbeernut7 ай бұрын
@@FL060 This is all we know about the new line of Spike Premium Conical Unitanks, * Fully-Jacketed (cylinder and cone) * Splayed Legs (like the BrewBuilt X3-series) * Welded Lid (no goofy full-lid clamp/gasket) * 25-50% More Expensive Than Existing CF-series * Spike Will Continue to Offer CF-series I've never seen a fully-jacketed unitank that isn't fully-insulated. We shall see.
@FermentationAdventures7 ай бұрын
Beautiful equipment, but the flex chamber feels hokey to me.. I bought one for my Spike conical and never used it, and attach to the cone a bf valve, to sight glass, to 90°, to bf valve. The horizontal ports on the cone are pretty sweet tho…
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
To each his own, I found the new one with the 3-in tri-clamp to be pretty useful so far 🍻
@MikeN19907 ай бұрын
Seriously thinking about getting one of these or another mini uni+. I love the mini uni+ but I feel after getting all the extra stuff necessary to make it actually usable, you are spending nearly as much as this. The mini uni+ is my only fermenter currently outside of some 6.5g kegs, do you feel the quality of the x3 is up there with the brewtools stuff?
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
Based on the unit that I have in my possession, I would honestly say yes. Brewtools Definitely uses a far thicker stainless steel, there's no arguing with that. So as long as you don't drop it probably okay lol even then I bet it's fine.
@MikeN19907 ай бұрын
@@PortlyGentleman haha thanks for the input! Think I’ll get one on the way, let me check that description for a link :). Looks hard to beat for the price
@marklpaulick7 ай бұрын
Great design, thing of beauty. Definately right there with the brewtools. I still wouldnt want to clean it, although the jacket helps. I got ride of a spike unitank cuz I never wanted to clean it.
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
Cleaning so much fun!😮💨🍻
@TheApartmentBrewer7 ай бұрын
Still not enough ports!
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
So many parts to clean. Not enough time 🤣🍻
@wickedbeernut7 ай бұрын
I agree. BrewBuilt came up short in terms of cone ports, especially considering the X3-series doesn't have a dedicated racking port. I prefer the Brewtools F-series with the four 34mm tri-clamp ports on the lid with an 8" tri-clamp port (which is typically stepped down to 3" for a hop drop) versus the rather crowded 1.5" tri-clamp ports on the X3-series lid. Let's hope Spike gets it right with their new Premium Fully-Jacketed (cylinder and cone) Conical Unitank.
@creamyfnpints45597 ай бұрын
Overkill? How many ports do we need? Bradley I love the vids but this unitank seems ridiculous to me. I need a spund, temp probe, dump valve, raking arm and I win. Glycol chill is super nice but I think this unit would reject my homebuilt glycol chiller.
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
It's definitely better to have an extra Port than to need a port and not have one available 🍻
@garethsmith22507 ай бұрын
Let's see you use it please not just promo click based videos
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
If I didn't put out this kind of video first, how would I get you to comment? 🍻
@davidpinnington2137 ай бұрын
Now this IS piece of stainless goodness - looks a serious competitor to the BT F series heating looks to be a issue but I have good luck with the AliX 25w heating bands via STC1000's and now that BB have lost the band (and thre not getting back together) for my next fermenter this is on my list over a BT Uni (once they ship X3 to UK of course)
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
Of course 🍻
@wickedbeernut7 ай бұрын
BrewBuilt has incorporated the Brewtools F-series 2" tri-clamp horizontal cone port for an ultra low-watt density immersion heating element. It doesn't get much easier than that. This will become the industry standard.
@timheffernan35777 ай бұрын
Looks like a well-deisgned unitank
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I wonder what the next innovation will be ?
@timheffernan35777 ай бұрын
@@PortlyGentleman I've given some thought about this and think we are getting close to the perfect unitank
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
🍻💪💰
@timheffernan35777 ай бұрын
The PTFE gaskets work much better in the large sizes
@PortlyGentleman7 ай бұрын
That's a good point. They actually include them in the inch and a half size as well as the 2 in interesting..
@timheffernan35777 ай бұрын
@@PortlyGentleman I'm sure it's about cost. They are much more expensive. I haven't tried the Buna gaskets yet but they may also be more rigid