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Speidel Plastic Fermenter - 60L / 15.9 gal.
FE720
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Description

The future is here today, and the future is HDPE Fermentation & Storage Tanks from Speidel.

Are you tired of carboys? Hate siphoning to transfer? Wish you could ferment larger batches in a single container? Sick of lifting 50lbs by a small metal handle? Done with worrying about shattered glass, injury and lost product? Well then have we got the solution for you!

These heavy duty plastic tanks offer a fantastic fermentation & storage solution at a great price.

Key Features:

  • Heavy duty HDPE construction is durable and resists oxygen transfer. None of the risks of working with glass.
  • Small footprint makes them easy to store - take better advantage of the space you have to dedicate to wine & beer making.
  • Built-in handles make these tanks easy to move, even when full.
  • Large lid opening makes them easy to clean by hand - say goodbye to your carboy brush!
  • All ports seal with gaskets and the vessel can be fully sealed for long-term storage.
  • Includes a spigot and oversized 2-piece Speidel airlock.
  • Designed and manufactured in Germany by Speidel, the makers of our legendary commercial wine tanks

Suggested Applications:

  • 12L: Perfect for storing small lots, making experimental batches and taking some of your beer or wine along with you to your next party.
  • 20L: Ideal for secondary fermentation and storage of 5 gallon batches.
  • 30L: The vessel for fermenting wine kits and 5 gallon batches of beer with plenty of headspace and no need for a blowoff tube.
  • 60L: Perfect for fermenting larger batches of wine or 10 gallon batches of beer in a single container! Only 4" larger in diameter than a 6.5 gallon carboy!
  • 120L: Ferment & Store large batches of anything - your creativity is the only limit!

Approximate Dimensions: 15.75in Diameter x 24in Height (w/out airlock in place). The maximum temperature that these plastic fermenters can handle is 140F. Approx. 17in Diameter including handles.

**Please Note - The handles on the Speidel Plastic Fermenters are capable of handling a weight load of 66lbs each, or 132lbs when using both. Therefore, they can be used to move this unit when full.

Item # FE720
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Availability California - In Stock
Pennsylvania - In Stock
Weight 5LBS
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Why did you choose this?
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great size, easy cleaning
Lesley G on Oct 26, 2018
Good reviews
Kenneth C on Sep 28, 2018
great size, easy cleaning
Lesley G on Oct 26, 2018
wanted a larger fermenter so i can add ice bottles as necessary to control must temperature and facilitate punch downs
Keith J on Oct 22, 2018
Good reviews
Kenneth C on Sep 28, 2018
matches the rest of my equipment
steve f on Sep 19, 2018
New Secondary fermenters and Storage for larger batches of wine.
Robert O on Sep 11, 2018
Upgrade to larger fermenter
Michael W on Sep 10, 2018
very practical
Guillermo R on Sep 10, 2018
For 10 gallon batches of homebrew
Rafael C on Sep 10, 2018
Good quality, fair price.
David F on Sep 5, 2018
Right price
Zbigniew W on Aug 27, 2018
To ferment white grape juice in closed container
ANTHONY Z on Aug 3, 2018
Want to expand to 10-12 gallon beer batches.
Ron A on Jul 27, 2018
have 2 already and they work great
Thomas Thomas B on Jul 24, 2018
My husband wanted it.
Christy G on Jul 20, 2018
Used this brand before with success
Proverbs 31 Winery L on Jul 17, 2018
Recommended by a professional brewer
Jeff M on Jul 14, 2018
Cheaper than any other 15+ gal. SS fermenter
David B on Jul 10, 2018
I'm stepping up to doing ten gallon batches. Just bought a 15 gal kettle and need a fermenter sized to match. This one is the best bang for the buck. Have to try it to find out if towel/fan cooling is sufficient (74 deg. ambient)
WILLIAM P on Jul 4, 2018
Perfect size for a 10 gallon recipe
Gordon S on Jun 26, 2018
Started brewing 10-12 gallons/ glass is heavy and hard to clean
PMB-SG114468 Stuart G on Jun 26, 2018
Size, make (HDPE), high temp tolerance
Abiy D on Jun 26, 2018
Best option for the price for 10 gal. batches. Plus after market accessories.
Kevin M on Jun 8, 2018
to make 15 gallons of beer
jason s on Jun 8, 2018
spigot easier for beer racking.
Benjamin F on May 31, 2018
I really like the size of this fermenter and its a great price compared to stainless models.
Jesse M C on May 31, 2018
cider
Wyatt S on May 30, 2018
Sturdy, durable, high volume, easy to manage.
Jane H on May 24, 2018
It's big enough. But not too big.
Michael C on May 19, 2018
needd as a secondary fermentation vessel
LUIS GABRIEL GALLARDO R on May 15, 2018
Is the perfect size for microbrewing ......
Cleimin Fermin B on Apr 26, 2018
Great Product
william n on Apr 25, 2018
more space for fruit
michael h on Apr 24, 2018
Have 1 wanted another
Chad G on Apr 21, 2018
making ten gallon batches didnt want to get stainless fermtor yet
daniel l g on Apr 13, 2018
Want to ferment grapes into wine
Nicholas F on Apr 4, 2018
To upgrade in size of equipment
Paul Van H on Mar 28, 2018
Highly recommended by others. Large capacity.
JEFF M on Mar 21, 2018
perfect size and price that i was looking for
Dan H on Mar 16, 2018
need for fermentation in my brewery
LUIS GABRIEL GALLARDO R on Mar 16, 2018
Love the fermenter!
Jamye B on Mar 16, 2018
great fermentor
Timothy P on Mar 7, 2018
Size of the vessel, reputation of the manufacturer and reputation of the seller
Samuel T on Mar 5, 2018
size and price!
Michael L Z on Mar 3, 2018
I have 2 kegs and 1 is always empty. Not anymore!!
JOHN L on Mar 2, 2018
size and cost
Mark A on Mar 1, 2018
What I wanted
Travis N on Feb 27, 2018
for one off brews in the brewery (1, 1/2bbl kegs worth)
Dan U on Feb 26, 2018
Upping production to 10 gallon batches. Allows single vessel for Primary
Sean H on Feb 22, 2018
I brew 10 gallon batches and want to move from two fermenters to one fermenter. Good reviews and low price on this one.
Ruben P on Feb 22, 2018
Good option in plastic fermenters.
Mario Ptasik (DO3502) M on Feb 21, 2018
wanted a larger fermenter so i can add ice bottles as necessary to control must temperature and facilitate punch downs
Keith J on Oct 22, 2018
matches the rest of my equipment
steve f on Sep 19, 2018
Do the lines/creases on the fermenter indicate volume at all?
Jacin E Suskin on Jan 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No. I took a marker and drew lines on the fermenter while manually filling it with a measuring bucket. The three major lines happen to fall at 5.5 gallons, 11.5 gallons and 16 gallons by my measurements.
Will this fit with the airlock in a kegerator?
Martin Anderson on Nov 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Can't answer the question. I don't know the dimensions of a kegerator (don't have one). I can tell you the whole thing barely fits inside a normal size refrigerator.
Anyone else have problems getting the lid closed? The gasket that came with the 60L tank is too large, and doesn't allow the lid to seal.
WILLIAM SCHNEIDER on Jan 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The thing I discovered about the gasket is it is designed to fit inside the lid, not on the tank. Inside the lid there is a recess on the outer edge that holds the gasket. To help hold the gasket in place while working with the lid, I coat the gasket with CIP-Film. When you install the lid on the tank, push down on the lid firmly around the perimeter and you should feel it slip into place and hear a slight "pop". When I clean and sanitize this fermenter, it is placed upside down without leaking. I have not had any problems achieving a seal. Hope this helps.
CIP Film Keg Lube (4 oz)
CIP Film Keg Lube (4 oz)
Can you use a vacuum pump to move wine into these vessels?
William Andrews on Jun 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes that can be done through the top port in lid by removing airlock or through the turn valve in bottom.
what sized tubing fits the speidel spigot?
Trevor Langrehr on Jun 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 1/2" ID silicone tubing fits perfect.
Reviews
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4.6 / 5.0
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We brew 13 to 14 gallon batches which leaves enough room so it does not blow the air lock
November 8, 2018
Purchased
 2 weeks ago
Great Fermenter
Works great for a 10 gallon batch, cleans up easily and the handles make it easy to move around.
November 2, 2018
Purchased
 1 month ago
hate the lid...
have never been able to seal the lid. gasket is in correct groove and tried new gasket. surprised i am only one with this problem but this fermenter is absolutely useless to me...love all six of my other speidel fermenters but this one is horrible.
October 30, 2018
Love it
Not a bad thing to say about it. Well made and easy to use. Can easily carry by myself and that’s up two sets of stairs. So convenient to be able to make big batches.
October 23, 2018
Purchased
 1 month ago
Secondary Fermenter
Right now I'm using this to finish up 60L of Apple Wine. We will see in 6 months how things turn out.
October 3, 2018
Purchased
 1 month ago
first batch
I rated it 4 stars because it isn't stainless steel. After I clean and get ready to brew another batch, I should be able to tell if there is any residual flavors left in the plastic. I hope not. It is a 5 star fermenter if it holds no residual as the price is spectacular.
October 1, 2018
Purchased
 2 months ago
Great so far!
Bought this to add a 2nd fermenter to my operation at home. Have a saison in there now and it worked like a charm. I have a 10gal brew setup so I wanted the flexibility when I decide to make a 10gal batch and didn't want to spend $700 for a spike unitank.
September 28, 2018
Purchased
 2 months ago
Like
Very practical & easy to use
September 24, 2018
Purchased
 2 months ago
Very nice product! My favorite small size fermenter.
Excellent fermenter for small size brews. Easy to clean and durable materials. All accessories and connections fit well and cleanable also. Excellent buy! Better with an offer or coupon.
August 30, 2018
Purchased
 3 months ago
Excellent
Outstanding value and excellent fermenter. All of the craft breweries I frequent use these to brew test batches.
August 3, 2018
Purchased
 3 months ago
 
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