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Anvil Stainless Bucket Fermenter - 7.5 gallon
FE173

Anvil Stainless Bucket Fermenter - 7.5 gallon

$185.99
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Description

The Stainless Bucket Fermentor is the perfect fermentation vessel for 5 gallon batches. The small design enables it to easily fit inside a refrigerated unit. 
 
Also available in 4 gallon size for 2.5 to 3 gallon batches.
 
Features:
  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • Coned Bottom
  • Embossed Level Markings
  • Rotating Racking Arm
  • Includes Ball Valve, Airlock, and Stopper
  • Liquid Crystal Thermometer
Dimensions:
  • Height - 19.5" to top of lid (Add 6.25" for airlock and stopper)
  • Width - 16.5" handle to handle
  • Depth - 15.25" including valve
     
Drop Ship: This product will ship directly from the supplier. Delivery may take 1–4 weeks depending on the vendor. Blichmann products are typically shipped in under a week.
 
Shipping Limitation: This item does not qualify for free shipping.
 
Item # FE173
Weight 8 LBS
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Why did you choose this?
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Heard great things about it. This is my first stainless steel fermenter.
Al G on Jan 17, 2023
Need for this size
RJ H on Oct 22, 2022
Heard great things about it. This is my first stainless steel fermenter.
Al G on Jan 17, 2023
Simple to use. Easy to clean. Moveable.
Scott F on Nov 30, 2022
Need for this size
RJ H on Oct 22, 2022
I wanted an easy to clean stainless bucket fermenter. This looked like a good balance of price and quality.
Colin D on Aug 12, 2022
Nice and short to fit in the fridge
Vernon L on Jun 3, 2022
looks like a good value
Anthony P C on May 11, 2022
recommended by others
Austin F on May 5, 2022
Good price
Hampton Alexander S on May 4, 2022
Easy Cleaning
Mary M on Mar 23, 2022
Try it
Terry S on Jan 22, 2022
Good product at a fair price
Gerald E Kaiser J on May 6, 2021
Sturdy,
Sheri J on Mar 11, 2021
Chosen for the price, good reviews, and good experience with other Anvil Products.
Dan on Mar 11, 2021
Fantastic fermenter, cheaper than the Brewtech alternative with a better design.
Chris Moon on Dec 23, 2020
Making the move from plastic to stainless
BRAD A P on Oct 22, 2020
Avg Price - ease of ordering from a single source.
Josh B on Sep 11, 2020
look for good
GI MIN K on May 9, 2020
size, physical dimensions, price, pressure transfer.
Allan S on Apr 10, 2020
previous purchase
Barbara S on Mar 6, 2020
Internet search
Barbara S on Feb 4, 2020
Reviews
troy s on Jan 9, 2020
reviews
troy s on Dec 31, 2019
Looks like good quality
Mike M on Dec 14, 2019
Gift for Brother-in-law
Brett K on Dec 5, 2019
Christmas gift
Michael T on Dec 5, 2019
quality
Bryan H on Aug 28, 2019
Looked like a good deal
Lloyd G on Jun 27, 2019
I already have one. Superior fermenter for the price. Wanted another one for secondary fermentations.
Stephen W on May 24, 2019
Simple to use. Easy to clean. Moveable.
Scott F on Nov 30, 2022
I wanted an easy to clean stainless bucket fermenter. This looked like a good balance of price and quality.
Colin D on Aug 12, 2022
Stopper Size?
Bart J. Mink on Oct 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: #7 according to their website.
Can you harvest yeast with this fermenter?
Michael Astfalk on Oct 6, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I have harvested yeast many times. You have to dump the trub to another vessel but it’s easy to do.
Can the barb on the spigot be changed to a smaller size?
VERONICA G. on Dec 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: yes i guess you could if you want to do like closed transfers!
Can I use this for a closed transfer?
Nancy Niland on Jan 31, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I wont recommend to pressurize this bucket. It is not designed for it. Rather than that, it is a great product.
Is there a temperature limit for this? Can boiling water be poured in to sanitize?
Robert Gonzalez on Mar 4, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Robert - You'll be fine pouring boiling water into this.
This says it has LCD thermometer, but it's not pictured nor do I see a thermowell. Is the thermometer integrated into this, or present at all?
Mark Barry on May 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi Mark - The description of the product mentions a "Liquid Crystal Thermometer" which is the stick-on thermometer strip. Also, a thermowell is not included with the purchase of the unit.
What is the diameter of unit without including the handles?
Dale Sizemore on Aug 12, 2023
Reviews

4.4 / 5.0
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Rated 3 out of 5
Works great but...
One of the four clips at the top that hold the lid sealed was not positioned properly. Had to modify it in order to get a good seal.

Still happy with it as the price was great vs the value. Wasn't built as well as I would have hoped though.
July 24, 2022
Purchased
1 year ago
Rated 4 out of 5
Anvil 7.5 gallon fermenter, so close to 5 stars.
Excellent fermenter, I withheld one star due to one of the latches being misaligned (it requires a shim under the latch). Other than that it’s great, easy to clean and drains perfectly!
July 2, 2021
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Love it!
I've been using the fermenter as a secondary bucket. It's really nice because the trub and other bi-products cling to the sides and bottom of the stainless. The valve allows for easy dumping straight to a key. Super easy to clean. Not the thickest stainless but, it really doesn't need to be. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat if I had a multiple brews going at a time!
June 24, 2021
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Bought 3
Best thing I've ever bought for beer brewing hands down. Bought 3 of them.
May 3, 2021
Purchased
over 3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Good product, I own 2.
Very well made, protects wort from any light sources. This make a great secondary fermenter, and great for layering.
January 15, 2021
Purchased
over 3 years ago
Rated 4 out of 5
This is a great fermenter
This is a great fermenter. I have bought 2. The only issue I have is the volume markings of the fermenter are off by about 1 quart.
On mine if the volume markers indicate 4 3/4 gallons it is in fact a measured 5 gallons. This is not a big deal to me as I use the volume markings on my BrewTech 10 gallon kettle, which are correct.
January 3, 2021
Rated 4 out of 5
Great build quality, could be a bit taller.
Item has good build quality but is a little short compared to other SS kettles, this tends to only be an issue with heating wraps/ferm wraps. Just something to keep in mind.
October 26, 2020
Purchased
over 3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Fermenter
The Anvil is easy to use and easy to clean up
You will like it
May 9, 2020
Purchased
over 4 years ago