Fermenting

Fermenting is where your beer takes shape, and the right vessel keeps yeast happy and flavors clean.

Buckets offer affordable simplicity with wide mouths for easy transfers and dry hopping, while glass or PET carboys give you crystal-clear visibility to track fermentation and reduce oxygen exposure with tight-sealing bungs and airlocks.

Conical fermenters elevate control: their dump valves let you harvest yeast, clear trub, and take gravity samples without opening the lid, which means fewer contamination risks and brighter flavors.

Pair any vessel with steady temps (stick-on thermometers, fermentation fridges, or heat wraps), plenty of headspace, and reliable seals to support healthy yeast activity, consistent attenuation, and better aroma retention—so your pale ales stay bright, your lagers ferment clean, and your saisons finish dry and expressive.

Northern Brewer 6.5‑gal Translucent Plastic Fermenting Bucket
Material: Food-grade plastic, Size: 6.5 gal, Best For: Beginners
Simple, lightweight, and affordable—ideal for your first fermentation setup with visible activity and easy cleanup.

5‑gal Glass Carboy (Small‑Mouth)
Material: Glass, Size: 5 gal, Best For: Clear fermentations
Classic look and easy to spot clarity—but handle with care due to breakability.

Midwest Supplies 5‑gal Glass Carboy
Material: Glass, Size: 5 gal, Best For: Trusted alternative
A well-reviewed option for those wanting dependable glass usage with decent pricing.

6‑gal Plastic Fermenter / Bottling Bucket (spigot pre‑drilled)
Material: Plastic, Size: 6 gal, Best For: Easy bottling
Comes pre-drilled with a spigot—great for moving from fermenting to filling bottles without mess.

6.5‑gal Plastic Bucket (hole drilled for spigot)
Material: Plastic, Size: 6.5 gal, Best For: DIY customization
Ready for you to add your own spigot—handy if you like tinkering or upgrading gear slowly.

Anvil Stainless Steel Bucket Fermentor
Material: Stainless Steel, Size: Approx. 6–7 gal, Best For: Durability & clarity
Blends bucket simplicity with steel strength—lightproof, easy to sanitize, and built to last.

7‑gal Stainless Steel Fermenter (with spigot)
Material: Stainless Steel, Size: 7 gal, Best For: Larger batches
Professional-grade durability with handy ports—great if you’re growing your brewing game.

Anvil Crucible™ 7‑gal Stainless Conical Fermentor
Material: Stainless Steel, Size: 7 gal, Best For: Yeast harvesting
Conical bottom and tri-clamp dump make separating trub/yeast a breeze—ideal for serious homebrewers.

Spike FLEX 7‑gal Stainless Steel Fermenter
Material: Stainless Steel, Size: 7 gal, Best For: Upgraders & modifiers
Loaded with ports and possibilities for adding thermowells or pressure fittings over time.

SS Brewtech 7‑gal BrewBucket Mini
Material: Stainless Steel, Size: 7 gal, Best For: Compact, sleek option
Premium mini-bucket design with a base and handles—clean, functional, and visually sharp.