BrewDemon Conical Fermenter by Demon Brewing Company - Frost - NO NEED TO SIPHON 25% Heavier Duty Beer-Cider-Mead-Wine-Kombucha Fermenter Brewing System

For various reasons, I don't always want to use my 6 gallon fermenter. This fits the bill for smaller batches. Easy assembly, no leaks and good beer. I'm happy with the purchase!

Makes great wine

Product arrived undamaged in shipment with all required parts. I started a mead on the same day and it's been fermenting for three days so far. No signs of leaks near the spigot (the instructions helped explain the assembly and urged to check for leaks before use). The legs were easy to assemble and despite their size seem to handle the weight of the must very easily. Looking to handle primary fermentation in this one and transfer the ~1-gallon batches for adding fruit and backsweetening later.The vessel is pretty thick for as light as it is. About as thick as a normal Tupperware bowl, but the bottom (cone shaped) part is much thicker and the thickness sort of tapers off as you near the lid.The spigot assembly can seemingly be replaced for about 3.00 USD, but seems pretty solid. The spout fits right into my 1/2 inch (inner diameter) transfer tubing pretty snug--so much I had to hold the spout while removing the tube in fear of bending the spigot accidentally. I really like the adhesive thermometer. Very simple but effective. The wide mouth made it much easier to reach in for deep cleaning before use.One small concern I had was attempting to slide the vessel into the rack while the spigot is attached, I had to tilt the entire vessel slightly to ensure the spigot didn't catch on the rack and bend it accidentally, although I'm not sure there is really anything that can be done to address it.Another mild concern is the included pamphlet showcasing the design and included parts lists the container as a 3-gallon vessel. This can likely hold three gallons but leaves almost no head space, and I purchased 3-gallons of water along with enough honey for a 3-gallon batch, which left me adding more honey than I originally intended. There are raised markings on the rear of the vessel noting these measurements.Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the product and excited to see how this batch goes.

Other reports show that this is a very cheap design. Yes, it is, but it works very well. Yes, you can break it easily, but if you are careful, it works just like the $200 conical. I like it, because you can experiment with smaller batches. I now have 3 of them, all in production. And yeast harvesting works just fine without a ball.

little disappointed it is not clear like the photos show, its a frosted clear. i had to redrill out the holes for the airlock and valve because they were not round for the airlock was not keeping air out and the valve would leak. defiantly not as high quality as some of the other conical fermenters out there, but still good for beginners

Works great but the spigot broke first time using. Cheap materials

Very well designed product. Quite an effective fermenter that is easily the best I have ever used. I use a different spigot (stainless steel ~$8) I bought for a previous fermenter. Likely a much better spigot than is included n this kit. Care must be taken when taking on/off the spigot as the fermenter's plastic is somewhat thin. Seller quickly addressed a minor issue and I am pleased with the product.

This makes it much more easy to rack than using a bucket. Less mess and less time to make a batch and rack it to the next containers.