Kegmenter 29 Litre 304 Stainless Uni Tank Pressurisable Fermenter

[@jakerowland7334]

Nice video mate. Glad to hear you and the family are doing well.

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Jake Rowland thanks Jake!

[@rhysparker5632]

I've been using this bad boy for about 2 years now. the filter on the floating pick up has been a big improvement

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rhys parker That’s good to hear, I was a little unsure about it, cheers Rhys, thanks mate.

[@rhysparker5632]

@@HomeBrewNetwork I dropped a stainless nut in it just to be sure it didn't float on top. I was able to recover a extra 1/3 of a keg on a heavy dry hopped beer when kegging a double brew

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rhys parker I was thinking a weight would help it, thanks again mate

[@rhysparker5632]

The Home Brew Network You reviewing that new grain mill any time soon? due for a upgrade and it’s either the three roller or maltzilla

[@MrRhino12667]

Keg Factory sells these standard with the pressure lid and fittings. The larger ones 13.2 and 15.3 has dip tube and the 7.6 has the float.

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Robin Heud They do the same kegs but you pay extra for it. Cheers Robin!

[@Sunhill21]

Good to hear you are doing well over there champ!

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Thanks Calum, cheers mate!

[@beefa5649]

cheers mate, look forward to catching up one day..................

[@housepark]

The good ol kegmenter!!! I was wondering when you were going to get one. They are awesome! Can be a bit heavy but Awesome! Top vid as per usual. Good to hear you and the fam are doing well Gash. There'll be a beer waiting for you at the bar when we meet up in Brisvegas. Cheers mate.

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Cheers mate! Stay safe!

[@robertschumann3840]

Well done Gash. The name “Kegmenter” won’t leave me in peace. It’s a fermenter made from an old keg or made in the shape of a keg and like some other fermenters it can be used for pressure fermentation. But it’s not used as a keg, is it? Am I overthinking this? Yes, probably. But it’s ss and can take pressure so I like it. I’m trying not to buy anything plastic. Thank you. You keep safe - stay home brew and drink beer and make more videos.

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For sure it can be used as keg, it is a keg, you could serve from it all day every day, no worries at all! If you really want you can add a dip tube to one of the lids, no issues. Cheers Robert!

[@robertschumann3840]

The Home Brew Network. right, but you would want to transfer out after fermentation and clean and then fill it again. It’s either or. Don’t get me wrong. I like it but it’s strength and purpose is as a fermenter. I have a mini fridge (GF) set up for 3 corny kegs and this wouldn’t work for me as a keg but I like the ss fermentation. Thank you

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@@robertschumann3840 Theres no rules, some people ferment in corny kegs and serve from them, some do it with the fermzilla, some people will transfer from one keg to another, no rules, and 99.999% of the time you'll taste no difference either way. Too small a batch and drank too quick to be effected by the scary things people say, autolysis, grassiness, whatever, chances of any of that happening while being stored cold in a fridge is next to nothing. Though I would transfer into a corny just so i fit more in the kegerator like you say! If I used kegs this size, diameter, normal keg size, in my fridges to serve from I would prefer this style by a mile over the standard pub ones with a spear etc cleaning them is a nightmare, a guess at best. These can be cleaned very quickly and easily, thats the most important thing in my book about brewing, its not sanitising, its cleaning, you cant sanitise a turd. lol.. Of course these arent for every one, size, weight, shape, but as far as a keg or fermenter I see no issue. Cheers Robert! Stay safe mate!

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The Home Brew Network Thank you. I’m in NZ; where could I buy one and you get some benefit? I’d need to get me one of them spudnik valves too. It’s my next step but still thinking. Fermentation under pressure and minimal plastic. I like. Thanks again. Robert.

[@StassBrewing]

Cheers Gash. I have a similar 30L keg, different form factor. Love it. Stay safe mate.

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Stass Brewing cool which one is that Stass?

[@joshuadavey8621]

Good to hear your ok mate

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Joshua Davey thanks Joshua, cheers mate!

[@Joelification1]

Nice, I got the mesh filter for the fermzilla and had no idea how to connect it so thankd

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Jason Segal be interesting to see how it goes, might be good, might suck lol cheers!

[@miker6171]

Hang in there! Hope Kee come's up with a "spacer stacking" option so pressure kit becomes an option. Agree so much better for transfer!

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Cheers Mike and thanks!

[@81dedhed]

Up here in queensland, wishing all the best to you and yours.

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Much appreciated, thanks!

[@mskwak-vt7xz]

Thanks for the good video, could you tell me where I can buy the blow-off tube from 5:53? Cheers 🍻

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That was just beer line, poked through the bung that comes with it. Cheers! www.kegland.com.au/products/evabarrier-6-3mm-1-4-x-9-5mm-3-8-double-wall-eva-12meter-length-in-bag-beer-line-gas-line?sca_ref=3981103.tEyKVMKmq5

[@stevebuttle1599]

Keep your chin up buddy!! This can’t last for ever, Hope family are all well take care

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Thanks Steve, over it.. lol cheers!

[@stevebuttle1599]

Hi Gash, have you tried out the kegmenter yet? I fancy the look of them and wondered what you thought after using them?

[@dannya3640]

I have two, they are great, I’m prob 10 brews through, all the disadvantages are simply because you can’t see inside, like transfer out, filling up with water etc.

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Totally agree, thanks Danny!

[@mossyrock123]

Nice one i have 2 of these on the way cant wait to hear what you think of them

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Cheers Mossyrock! :)

[@DavoN3MI]

Good stuff Gash, the PET stuff works, but stainless is much better IMO. Biggest downfall is if you rely on the tilt/ispindel it becomes much harder to get a signal. Cheers!

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David Gray yeah that’s going to be interesting think I’ll need the raspberry pi in the fridge, but I guess I’ll find out! Cheers David!

[@christophermartin520]

With the floating dip tube the only thing i don't like with my plastic fermzilla is the buoy is metal so it could scratch the in side of my fermzilla. Just got my 60lt fermzilla and noticed it could be scratched

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I've had no issues with scratches. Cheers Christopher!

[@OldNorsebrewery]

Proper stainless fermenter but the tri clamp is to small for my hand so it’s to difficult to wash in there

[@frallorfrallor3410]

definitly gonna get fermenter like this i do like fermzillas but these kegs prob gonna last forever

[@mesittingduck]

I would have just ordered 2 if you could pressure ferment and stack.

[@prettyprincesssmith9623]

Glad your doin well. I’m pretty much over lockdown myself. Question website mentions you can add the temp twister. Any idea how this can be done and under pressure? Also adding a heating element, would this kill the pressure fermentation capability. Great vids.

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Yes the temp twister will work under pressure as far as I know, you would need to modify a lid. I wouldnt add a heating element for beer, but I guess you could, I'll be heating with a heat belt externally and cooling using a fridge. Cheers!

[@aidanw2980]

thanks for the video Gash, im toying with switching to stainless but don’t want the extra closed transfer/pressure options and want a tap so might go for the conical bucket they have but there not cheap. I ordered the bucket blaster and i’m keen to use it but they sent it to me without the duotight fittings to connect the quick disconnects to the tubing so waiting on those to come in the mail 🤦🏻‍♂️

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No problem 👍 Its a bugger when something isnt in an order, hope its getting sorted out. Cheers Aiden!

[@aidanw2980]

It got lost in the mail and i only received it last night but all good now and i have a keg waiting to be cleaned. How did you go about rinsing out the pbw did you fill the bucket with water then tip out and repeat?

[@robertschonfelder2162]

Nice video and another exiting product! Any thoughts on temp control during fermentation using the s/s fermenter?

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I'll probably just use my heat belt i think, and fridge for cooling! Cheers!

[@hardyardsbrewers1225]

Nice Gash, those look mean as, I might ask my Family if I'm a good boy for 1 from santa for Christmas lol. Cheers Gash thanks for sharing! 🍻🍻🍻

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No worries, cheers Mike!

[@feuer-gluat-quoim]

Do you still use it sometimes?

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I sold it, had to get rid of some stuff! Cheers

[@thechaosshaman]

I just think a conical fermenter with a dump valve on the bottom will always be superior to something like this. I also don't understand why fermenting under pressure has become such a thing lately. Aren't people concerned about diacetyl anymore?

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In years I’ve been fermenting under pressure none of the beers have suffered diacetyl not in the slightest. Of course there are better fermenters but they also cost twice or triple the price! As I said in the video fermenting under pressure isn’t why I use these it’s the oxygen free transfers that make a huge undeniable difference to freshness and longevity. I don’t have the room or the money to get a conical stainless fermenter and then I’d also need a couple of new fridges or a glycol system. I think that if I won the lottery I might consider it, but I’m just a home brewer and that sort of set is kind of ridiculous overkill for what would be no improvement what so ever in the quality of the end product. Beer. Ultimately that’s what matters, big set ups might make people feel good but with no improvement it’s a hard case to sell. We can talk about dumping using a conical but even then the scale we brew on at home there isn’t really much use dumping the yeast, unless you’re serving from the vessel and keeping for months it really doesn’t make much difference... to truly dump the yeast and clear it all out of 5 or 6 or 10 gallon batch your going to lose a gallon, otherwise again it’s just for show, because a quick dump of a litre or quart to get rid of the bulk of the yeast still leaves a crapload behind. Besides all that... I never push the products as the be all end all. It’s just the stuff I buy to try out.. I’m a stay at home dad, KZbin makes less than $50 a week... It will be a long time before I buy brewery space or brewery equipment, just trying to pay the rent... Cheers mate have a great weekend!

[@finnroohomebrewing]

Very cool fermenter . Take care over there. We hear about it everyday in the news and it doesn't sound good at all. Why aren't we allowed to talk about the virus on KZbin? I didn't know about that. Cheers mate 😎👍

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It just brings heat. You can’t have a opinion that KZbin disagrees with.. so it’s best left unsaid. Besides that not really interested talking about lol not saying I disagree with KZbin, I have no idea on their stance Cheers mate

[@chozwald]

Stay safe.

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chozwald thank you, you too mate!

[@makuseitse]

Nice and informative like I always :D

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Glad you enjoyed! Cheers!

[@williamfairley2502]

Are Gladfield sponsoring you..

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William Fairley No it’s just a beanie I got free in a delivery from a local home brew shop, and it’s bloody cold in the garage! Cheers William!

[@jeffh6550]

Great video about this innovative piece of equipment. I recently got one and I’m very pleased. Very simple, not a lot of “moving parts” to deal with. There’s a Facebook group for Kegmenter users. Very small - only four to date. If you want to share your experiences, check it out.

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Jeff H I’ll try and find it, cheers Jeff

[@stateyuta2825]

LOL dirty tatoo😂