Whether you want to promote beer sedimentation or cut down cleaning time or cooling more uniform, a conical fermenter might be what you’re looking for. It can make your brewing more efficient, and spent the less time for brewing. Our new conical fermenters is the most popular fermenter on the market, with a good price and well worth purchasing. 

If you'v ever visited a large brewery, you may have seen a line of stainless steel tanks with what look like ice cream cone bases. These are just large conical fermenters. Technically they' re cyclio-conical fermenters for beer fermentation. But why does the shape matter? What makes a conical fermenter so great?

If you' re using a fermentation bucket—a common tool in beginner homebrewing kits—you want to avoid transferring trub to a secondary fermenter or keg. Trub is a combination of dead proteins, yeast, and wort debris. It forms a sediment which can make your beer hazy. It' s also not appetizing to look at or drink, especially if you' re brewing a lighter beer.

Residue is not entirely a bad thing. In your primary fermentation, it may actually give your beer more hops and a clearer aroma. Just make sure you don't put it in the secondary fermentation. Conical fermenters allow residue and yeast to collect in the bottom of the cone. From there, you simply dump the sediment by removing a closure or draining it with a hose. This means no further racking or transfer to a second fermenter (e.g. a keg) is required. In short, it makes brewing clear beer much easier. However, it is important to note that while transferring racks to secondary fermenters used to be a mandatory part of homebrewing, this recommendation has fallen by the wayside in the last decade or so. You may still be doing it, but you run the risk of oxidation every time.

With proper care, a good conical fermenter can last you a long time. They can help you save a ton of money by saving yeast and replacing homebrew equipmentb. Plus, we think you can work smarter, not harder. Brewing beer takes a lot of effort, but it can be a lot easier with a conical fermenter. Give it a try!