David really appreciate all the videos and honest opinions of the products you reviewed. Your videos have helped me out a lot with my new Grainfather. I've been able to achieve all my numbers on brew day with the tips you've provided for efficiency.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+April Hernandez Thats great to hear April :) More coming soon, as always! :)

Absolutely fantastic video David I’ve been looking at getting one of these recently after using the standard plastic fermenter for 13 years I really think they are great your video has definitely swayed me now much appreciated

@DavidHeathHomebrew

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear, much appreciated 🍻🍻

as always pleasure to watch your videos... I am sold on this idea

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+michał rodziewicz I am glad to hear that Michal, thank you :)

Great video and review. Also, I went to settings and changed the speed to 1.5 - I suggest doing the same.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Thanks for the video. I too just bought one because of your advise. Researching the Brewtech both conical and unitank all I could think about was how much time would be needed to disassemble and clean the thing. Add the cooling coil, a cleaning ball, gallons of PBW cleaner, mess etc made Grainfather the best choice for me.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I believe that the GF is the better choice for many.

Great video David, thank you for making it. My conical fermenter and chiller are currently in the garage, awaiting the next brew but I'm very excited to begin using them, and I don't do 'excitement'. So good to watch this in advance and get a feel for how the system works, I'm like a kid waiting to play with new toys.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Very nice kit for sure 🍻🍻🍻

@HalfDreamRoom

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Do you have the glycol chiller? If so, what do you think of it?

@grindlayforrest109

Жыл бұрын

@Half Dream Room Yes, so far has worked like a charm, I've done about six brews in it. Not really needing the glycol atm as it's totally baltic in my garage 🤣

@DavidHeathHomebrew

Жыл бұрын

I do and really rate it. I have a review of it and still use it regularly to this day.

Just ordered one because of this video, well because of your videos

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

I am sure you will be very happy with it. This is the best GF product by a fair way.

thanks david, you really are a big help and very knowledgeable too 😊

@DavidHeathHomebrew

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thank you 🍻🍻🍻

Just bought one last week. I have wanted one for a long time but like you said the price was too much and I didn't feel I could justify spending that amount . I currently have my first brew in it so it's too early to say if it was worth buying but so far I am quite pleased. The only mistake I made was leaving the transfer valve open when I was putting my wort in from my Grainfather! Luckily I only lost about half a litre! I won't make that mistake again!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Great. Learning by doing works :)

Great, informative video as usual David , something worth saving the pennies for i think , thanks Ivan

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+MultiChef888 Sure is :)

I love how you cool and calm as a cobra tell us how this fermentor is simply obliterating by far all others .... :) normally people are yelling and screaming to be heard....

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. There are other fermenters now that are dual skin with insulation in the cavity but they are much more expensive and do not have a controller that is so good. I would suggest checking out all options of course before you decide. Hope this helps.

Wow Another outstandingly well informed, well reasoned review. It looks quite beautiful and fantastically well engineered. Will I be buying one, probably not Thanks again Cheers

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, its all about informed choice.

Peter Y Same as any other fermenter really Peter. Dry hopping has never lead to Oxidisation for me , I know this because ive never had oxidisation in such styles :) It actually takes longer to oxidise a beer than some people realise.

Im cheking my Mail for tracking info everyday now. Can't wait to test it. Hope they ship it soon 🍻😇

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Even Skaaren-Fystro Haha, I was the same:)

great video David, very informative

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Craig Neuberger Thank you, I am glad you found it useful :)

Great vid and great info👍🏻

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Even Skaaren-Fystro Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)

Hi David. Thank you for the very clear and professionally presented videos. I was very happy to subscribe and 'like' the videos I have watched. I like to brew smaller (20 pint) batches of beer and I note that the cooling sleeve is halfway up the fermenter, so depending on the batch size the wort may not reach up to the cooling sleeve or perhaps only partially. Would the cooling function (when hooked up to the chiller or cooling pump) still work on these smaller batch sizes?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, Really great to hear that you are enjoying my videos. Many thanks for your kind comments :) . Yes, I also prefer small batch sizes for more than a-few reasons. The cooling sleeve offers the limitation of being able to a cool a minimum of 19L. It really depends on the ambient temp of room you intend to ferment in as to how this will effect you on a regular brew, unless you intend to cold crash or lager. I guess this was done on the basis that most worldwide will go with a min 19L batch size.

Great video as always David, I always view your videos many times over, always learning from you. I will buy a Fermenter early next year. I have bought a GF, due to arrive today, originally ordered a Speidel 20L Plus but cancelled due to ongoing delivery delays. Do you do any reusing/washing yeast, I do this from time to time but never know how much to pitch for the next brew so just put all of it in!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

8 ай бұрын

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Hi David, I was inspired to make the jump and purchase one of these from your videos... so far I’m glad I did. I love it! Question though: I will be bottling from my GF Fermenter for the first time in a few days. I was planning on bulk priming from the fermenter as well, after one final yeast dump. Just wondering if you have done this and if you found it left more beer behind than you might have liked? When doing the fizz drops do you not need to be concerned with a final yeast drop? Thanks again for your videos and keep up the great work!!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

8 ай бұрын

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Very great video David!! I have ordered too one GF fermentor, and now I am waiting for it. If you are so kind I would like to make you questions. According to look after the inner surface along the cleaning and sanitizing before and after fermentation... how do you do that work?? Whith a CIP ball for example?? What sort of sanitizer do you use?? Are you planning to upload any cleaning/sanitizing video on this fermenter?? (I ask this last question because, anyway you will have to do this sort of work, and if you share it, you will be helpful and very apreciated hehe). Congratulations for your channel!!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Jesus Martin Moreno I am not a fan of CIP balls, they never seem to clean to the standard that I am happy with. I use PBW to clean and Starsan for sanitation. I could certainly make a cleaning video for the conical. The process is quite simple though. Pbw solution/ fill with water to rinse/ sanitise in the same way you would plastic.

Hi David Great video. Your Grainfather conical fermenter videos have convinced med to buy one, as soon as it is available in my town again. I have a question about the fermenter and yeast harvesting. When you harvest yeast from the Grainfather conical fermenter do you primarily harvest yeast when you do a yeast dump right after high fermentation? And if that is the case do you need to go through the same process of washing and decanting as you do in your Easy beer yeast bottom harvesting video?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

The general rule is that if you are going to use the yeast within a week then washing is not needed, just use the entire slurry. The problem with the initial dumps is that it could mostly be trub. They only way of knowing is to add water and let it settle in a jar in a fridge overnight. Top cropping is more desirable in the early stages to harvest the better healthy yeast.

Hi David, very informative, helps my research no end. You mention your brew room is 14 degrees. My brewing is restricted to the garage, so the ambient in there can be 3-6 degrees in the UK winter. In your opinion would the double wall / insulation along with the in built 30w heater be sufficient to keep a brew stable at 20 - 23 degrees in ambient temperatures such as this? Thanks

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I would suggest using heating direct to the fermenter. Room heating is not a good solution unless you are using pressure fermentation.

Hi David. Thank you for your videos. My wife and I really enjoy listening and brewing your recipes. When do you think the Grainfather will bring out a stainless steel pressure fermenter?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear :) I find this unlikely based on trade information. However other suppliers will be releasing more hardware of this type in 2021. I am using the Kegland Kegmenter at present for stainless steel pressure fermentation. Cheap yet effective.

Great review, David! If I were to brew mainly Belgian style ales, which do not really need cooling, do you think if I need a fancy fermenter like this one? Or, a brew bucket will do?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Fermenters like this will last much longer and provide much more functionality.

Hi David, When you dump yeast, what do you do with the airlock / blow-off tube? Disconnect it and admit some air? Cheers, Tony

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Marks I find there is no need on a short yeast dump. I only do that when transferring.

Great video Dave! I'd love one of these but for now will have to settle for my Ss Brewbucket with chiller coil. Not completely related question but, whenever you sparge, you always emphasize how critical it is to not rush this step. For a typical 6 gallon (22L) batch, how long does your sparge last? Much thanks!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Dillon Thanks, Kevin. Sparge times will vary but at least 30 mins.

Hi David, Great video again. Do you know roughly when the Glycol Chiller will release? I ordered mine in May, and still can't seem to find a release date. I have my first brew in the conical fermenter now (as of this afternoon) and look forward to seeing the results :) You mentioned removing dead yeast cells every couple of days. Is that normal procedure and something I should be doing in every brew? Thanks for your great videos, they have really helped me in my setup, as I am very new to brewing, and thoroughly enjoying it :)

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Nevski Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it :) I suspect the glycol chiller is very close to release.

I am now equipped with the conical fermenter. It's handy. But I would like to know if we've got to remove the bubbler when we use the dual valve to dump the dead yeast or to transfer the beer. Many thanks.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

No need during dumping. When transfering without the pressure transfer kit it is best to open the lid then put it back on without the clips. This usually is enough to avoid sucking back of the fluid in the airlock.

Great review David.. Do you have any concerns that air could be drawn back into the fermenter while dumping the yeast and cause and contaminate causing infection to the beer?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) The yeast dump is very quick and it had no effect on the airlock, so not there is no reason to be concerned on that count. I also left the lid on and closed during part of the bottling and noted that it took quite some bottles worth before the airlock sucked in air. So that was also very reassuring :)

Nice video again cheers for sharing

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Beanham Home Brew Glad you enjoyed it :)

Hi David. As an new student homebrewer I trust my mentor. So I ordered one of these. I prefer to have the best equipment possible, this way if it things go wrong it's the brewer I have to look at. I did not check to see if there are comparable products nowadays ( 4-5 years after the video). What you describe here suits me well. Very well made video. One question about yeast and trub dumping: How much and how often do you dump? Is there something that tells you it's time to dump? The information on this topic seems very sparse on the internet. Again, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Luc, great to hear. It is good to dump a small amount once the fermentation starts to calm down. No need for more than 500ml. After fermentation you could do another dump half that size before transfer.

@luclaferriere8017

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Thank you David it is a very usefull information.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

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Great video David! I always wondered whether it was worth the price!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

Best thing GF have made to date for sure!

Another spot on video David. On my wish list should them numbers ever come up.I think I'd give the glycol chiller a miss. Would it be an issue with putting the whole unit in a fridge to cold crash? Or maybe rack to a carboy and then to the fridge? Cheers mate.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Cheshire Homebrew You certainly can use this in a fridge but it will react to outside temperature change much slower of course.

What would be the smallest batch I could brew to have the cooling sleeve make contact with the beer? From what I can tell the top of the cooling sleeve is at about the 19l mark. But say I wanted to do a 15l batch at higher gravity would I still be able to make use of the cooling functionality?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Landon Boe To get the full benefit of cooling a batch size of 19L plus is suggested. High gravity batches really benefit from secondary conditioning also of course. Ive never found carboys in 15L size they go 10-11L, 19-21, 25L.

Hi David Thanks for the review. I use the Grainfather and the WilliamsWarn brewmaster. Great combination. I also keg to free up my WilliamsWarn. I am looking to expand my output and I am considering this unit and the WilliamsWarn brewkeg 25. I want another brewmaster but I would need to hire a divorce attorney if I tried that:) based on the price, I can get a brewkeg 25, a temp controller and a brand new fridge to use as a ferm chamber. Plus the brewkeg 25 self carbonates and doesn’t need additional parts to pressure control transfer? Have you looked at that system? What are your thoughts? Thanks

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Sadly these are not products available in Norway. I know little about them, sorry.

Damn I could really use my brew fridge for lagering. Trouble is I'd need 2 of these and the chiller as well. It's 43 degrees celsius outside today and my lager is fermenting at 12 degrees in the brew fridge.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

That sure is hot!

After going through the video and the comments, I am wondering if this unit still holds up in value when paired with the glycol chiller? Presently, I use ice water on an anvil bucket - which works but no pressure transfer. I could see myself spending this kind of money for two fermenters and the glycol chiller eventually if it was basically the final stage of my brewery.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Very soon GF are releasing a glycol chiller connection adapter kit. This allows the use of many other brands and types of equipment. I am currently creating this video and I suspect it will be released in 3-4 weeks maximum. I believe this adds greater value. The GF conical is certainly a great product that I still use often, despite having access to other types of vessels.

David, Great videos as always. Question...the Yeast Dump valve, what size tube did you use to extend. Thank you.

@delloo

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry..I found it online 19mm

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

Ok great :)

Brilliant review as usual, but one question, how would you use it to ferment the occasional extract kit that I like to do. Make it up in a plastic bin then just dump it into GF?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, yes I think that would be the way forward.

Hey David, if you just buy the conical fermenter without the glycol part, then what does it do ? you can only raise the temperature but not chill ?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

+Benjamin Colsenet There is also the cooling pump kit. Alot cheaper also.

Hi. Nice and informative, as usual. I’ve found a used setup with the glycol chiller and the same fermenter as you’ve been testing - for 10kNOK. Used a couple of batches. Do you mind me asking what you think of price, and are there anything i should be aware of with used set? Thanks a lot!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear :) Thats probably not a bad price, all considered. Barely used is nice.

David. Great, informative video as usual. Did you dry hop directly to the conical, or use a hop bag etc? Also, I've never used priming tabs before but they'd seem to suit this set up for simplicity. For an IPA style, do you find one tab is enough for correct carbonation, and would you double up for a 500ml bottle?? Do you have a preference for brand? Many thanks!!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am very glad that you found it to be useful. I used a hop bag, it worked really well. The day one beer was very drinkable :) For sure you want to use two tabs for a 500ml bottle but this was me being lazy. I will dump the yeast and use priming sugar in future. Much cheaper and more control.As for brands I used Muntons this time but any will do the job I feel.

@antonyparker5853

7 жыл бұрын

David Heath Thanks David. I guess it's easy enough to dump the yeast with the dual valve tap until you're getting clear beer and add a priming solution. Can't wait to see the chiller in action. I fear the savings will be taking another hit!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Antony Parker Yes that would work with no issues. It was just faster to show the drops on camera but mention bulk priming.

How did you transfer from the grainfather to the grainfather fermenter? Any splash? How did you aerate the wort... during transfer or prior/after ? Thanks, very informative, I like the review. Thinking about getting a GF and 3 of those fermenters to get some production line going. Too many thristy friends I guess....

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a hook up and extension from my gf into the fermenter to splash it in from a height and I then use an aeration paddle on a drill. You can see this in this video starting at 14 munutes kzread.info/dash/bejne/npqpq9xpk72ck5M.html

Hi David Just recently started watching your videos. They are just great. Have to work my way through them all as I always find and advice or two in almost all of them. Made my first brew on my new Grainfather connect and also first time fermenting on Grainfather conical fermenter. I have some, but hopefully not too many questions I hope you are able to answer. • Do I want to dumb yeast? If yes. When do I dump yeast for the first time and for how many times during 14 days of fermentation should I dump yeast? • How much amount is it recommended to dump each time? • Do you check the FG during yeasting? In this video, you mention doing a gravity test before dry hopping. Which value do you like to see? • The recipe I now ferment is an all-grain beer package (Kinn Vstkyst) and I shall dry-hop after five days. Do you recommend to use a hop bag or just spread the hop directly into the fermenter? If I use a hop bag how do I avoid it to sink to the bottom and potentially get stuck in the yeast dump valve or get stuck over the sample outlet? Can it be a good idea to attach the hop bag to a string to avoid the hop bag to sink to the bottom of the fermenter? Or do you have other advice?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Espen, great to hear :) Yes, I would suggest you dump. I would suggest you do this firstly after the main storm of fermentation (After 5-7 days usually) and then a final one at the end. No need to open the valve for more than a couple of seconds each time.Yes, I use a tilt hydrometer so that I can see what is happening during the fermentation. I dry hop when there are 5 points remaining of final gravity. A hop bag is good or a tea stainer for dry hopping. I have a video that shows this. Marbles are great for weight. Ive never had any bag sticking issues in my GF conical but I guess it is possible. Hope this helps :)

@espenamundsen2339

4 жыл бұрын

David Heath Homebrew, yes this helps a lot, thanks for replying and even on Christmas evening 🎅🏼. Will find your video showing dry hopping.

Thanks for the great video, David. I've got a quick question on dealing with the heat generated during fermentation. Given that this fermenter is well insulated, how do you keep the temperature down without using the glycol chiller once the fermentation kicks in and the temp starts to rise? Is your low ambient heat sufficient to overcome this increase? My ambient temperature is quite a bit higher than yours and I'm worried that I will end up with a too-high fermentation temperature. Thanks!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+David Park Its really best to allow the yeast that extra space temperature wise in the storm period of fermentation. So instead of trying to work against it, work with it. It will stabilise out. For hotter ambient temperature (a different thing ofc ) you will really need glycol or a brew fridge. Getting your beer into the fermenter at the right temperature is key.

@supermrmonkey73

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@danielskates732

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this David(s!) - Just received one of these for my birthday, and had exactly the same question around rising and ambient temps. Looks like I can manage without the glycol...for a while ;-)

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Its just round the corner now thankfully :)

Hi David, I'm not sure if anyone has pointed this out before, it would be super helpful if you List & Link any videos mentioned in the video - your videos are an awesome resource for us beginners, hope this helps.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ali, yes I have started doing this now 🍻

@DavidHeath. Are the handles strong enough to lift and carry it while it's full with 5 or 6 gallons?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

Sure, no problems there :)

David, thanks for another great video. I had a question regarding the bottom valve. I like how it has the extended tube inside the fermenter and draws beer from above the sediment, but do you know how much volume is actually below that inlet? I guess my concern is if I'm dumping yeast along the way there probably won't be too much sediment left before transfer and I don't want to lose a bunch of beer below that inlet... Another question is how do you feel about fermenting a small batch in this? Between the large headspace and lost volume below the bottom valve inlet, I'm guessing it's probably not suited for anything under 5 gallons, right? Thanks in advance for your insight.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+JR F The volume at the bottom cone is very small and full of things you really do not want in your finished beer. :) The dump valve only needs a gentle touch and thus it is easy to control. Easier than what ive used commercially for sure. My first beer in this was a small batch that had no issues. The system is fine for 10L batches up to 25L. So it's suitable for anything really.

@jrforrester

7 жыл бұрын

David Heath awesome, thanks for getting back to me on that so quickly! keep up the great work with the videos, they really help us new guys figure things out.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+JR F No problem, happy to help :)

Great review David, I have a question. I did my second brew on my grainfather at the weekend and my connect box froze. It wouldn't register temps over 30degc and although the heating element was still heating I couldn't control it. Have you ever had this problem ? I rectified this by unplugging everything shutting the app down and plugging it back together then starting again. Thankfully it was on a cleaning cycle and and not mashing or boiling.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Warren Fegan Hi Warren. That does sound odd. I have never had any problem to be honest, nor have I heard of such an issue before either. Hopefully its just a one off hiccup.

@warrenfegan8872

7 жыл бұрын

David Heath I'm hoping that's the case too, especially as it's only my second time of using. Should it happen again I'll contact the guys I got it from

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Warren Fegan Fingers crossed for you but if it does happen again then it needs to be returned for sure.

Great video - I have just ordered the G40, 2 conical fermenter pro editions and the glycol chiller. You should be on commission :-)

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that would be nice but I enjoy making these videos. I am sure you will enjoy the set up :)

"I absolutely hate the cleaning aspect of brewing" That made me smile as that's basically 80% of the job; this become more a 95% of the job once in the commercial businesses 😅

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I am from a commercial brewing background.

@gabrielebonotto3087

2 жыл бұрын

Same, that's why I found it even funnier and relatable 😅 best job ever, don't get me wrong, but the amount of cleaning required though...

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

After some decades of it though….

Thanks for a great video. Very unbiased review. Can you chill it with a cold water source instead of glycol?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Floyd South Great to hear. There are other methods being looked at other than just the GF glycol unit. Full details should be available soon.

@andrhamm

6 жыл бұрын

They have a "basic cooling" kit that includes a pump and you can use plain water

Do you leave the red cap on the airlock, that came with the fermentor? Thank you so much!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, best to leave that on in case insects get in.

Hi David, great videos. Really helping me with upgrading my set up! With the time of year and brewing in a shed outside in the west of Ireland, how do you think the temperature control will stand up against some bitterly cold nights? I'm new to the conical fermenters and so far they seem to be the way to go, and the temperature controlled option is really singing to me but I'm worried about my battles with the weather! Thanks in advance and keep up the great work! Harry

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry. The heating in these units is powered by quite a small element. I would feel concerned about outside use in a shed during the winter past perhaps fermenting low temp lagers.

@toon172

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Thank you David! I must actually see how much warmer inside the shed it is, if at all! I may have to get insulating it as it’s my only real viable option. Especially if I’m going to be having to keep an ale for X amount of days. I would want it around the hight teens I guess?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, at least 14-15 really.

@toon172

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew amazing, thank you so much David! I’ll wrap it up well! Ha!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Great :)

Hi David great videos. I just wanted to know how you dry hop using the grainfather conical fermenter. How do you dry hop whilst minimising oxygen entering the fermenter?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Its an art. Try to dry hop when your fermentation is almost but not quite finished.

@RicemachineJudoka

6 жыл бұрын

David Heath thanks for the reply. Do you hop straight into the grainfather conical fermenter or do you drop in the tea infusers filled with hops?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

I use tea infusers or hop socks.

Hi david! Thank you for your videos! I want to ferment my beer on 14 degrees in the conical fermenter outside on my balkony without any extra cooling. The temperatures are not getting higher than 15 degrees during day and not lower as 2 at night. I wonder if the cooling will be sufficient during daytime when it starts fermenting? Thanks you

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Igor, great to hear :) Yes I should think so.

@bayoijasan8550

5 жыл бұрын

Hi David Heath, you didn't filter the beer in this video before bottling. Is that deliberate?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I see no reason to filter beer.

Hi David, I am doing my first Lager using the conical fermentor with M84. There has been a lag in the fermentation starting should I still start to dump yeast after 3 days or leave it a bit longer? Thanks in advance

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

I would just wait until the «storm period» has finished, when ever this comes :)

Hi David, hope you're well. I have just bought the pro version of this with the new controller. My question is, I have a lager in it at the moment., with lager yeast which is fermenting at 10c. I'm 24 hours in. When do I do a trub dump or should I wait until fermentation is over? Thank you in advance.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

8 ай бұрын

Hey Lisa, all good thanks 😎 Congrats on the pro version. I suggest doing a quick dump after the more aggressive fermentation is over. Enjoy 🍻🍻

How long will Starsan be usable in the spray like container? Can it last for a month for example? Or do you just put in what is needed for cleaning and make a new solution every time you need it? Thanks

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Hey. As long as its stored sealed usually it will last at least 3 months and is multiuse. Be sure to clean first before using it.

i know someone that uses plastic bucket fermenter without an air lock by just placing the lid loose on fermenting bucket is there any reason i can do the same with grainfather conical fermenter or can't do this

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

As long as no insects can get in then sure. Quite an old school method that one.

Hi David, do you have a good method for batch priming directly into the conical? just wondering if taking the lid off and dumping the sugar solution in is the best way forward or would this introduce to much oxygen thanks for the great review!!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is tricky. Sadly the best way is to not batch prime. Depends on how long you want the beer to last in the end.

@matthewbenson2726

4 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew roger that thanks mate

Hello David, I have a issue the fermenter heating is very slow about 1° a hour is this normal in a room from 14 ° ? Its my first brew after i have seen your video (always great btw) and i bought a set with chiller Greeting Fons

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Hello :) Yes this is working as intended for yeast health. Nothing to worry about.

I brew 5 to 5.5 gallon batches. I understand the cone of the fermentor contains the heating unit. So my question is: When transferring my wort into this 8 gallon fermentor will cooling portion of the fermentor wall be lower than the max upper level of my wort??

@DavidHeathHomebrew

10 ай бұрын

During active glycol cooling the area where the cooling sleeve is will be the coldest part. When actively heating the cone will be the warmest part. However during transfer neither will be active. Also this fermenter has a couple of spots that it reads temp from so it evens out the temperature.

Hi David after how many days a first trub dumping is required during the fermentation in the conical fermenter ? How many times you repeat this action ?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Hi :) I wait for the busy fermentation stage to be done and then do a quick dump. Then another quick one before transfer.

I just bought the PRO version. Does it come with a stopper for the airlock or do I have to buy that extra? If so do you know what size?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jack, I believe it does worldwide :)

Hi David. Great review. Is the GF capable of warming wort to 38 to 40 degrees Celsius for Kviek yeast? Also when you disconnect the cooling hoses do the fittings retain the glycol or does it need to be drained first?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Rob. Mine maxes at 35C but that works just fine for kveik and saison yeast. Yes, the ports have fittings to avoid leakage. So the glycol remains after use which is no issue.

@robcarson2016

7 ай бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew thanks for your speedy reply 😘 yeah the connector that screws into the fermenter just looks like an open male fitting. Grainfather have other connectors on their website that seem to be dedicated to sealed disconnects. About 30 Aud

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 ай бұрын

🍻🍻🍻

Hi David, Just picked up a GF Fermenter with the dual valve and the non-wifi upgraded controller. Unbeatable price. My only issue is I cannot afford a chiller at this point. Is there a recommended way to clear the beer as it does not fit into my fermentation fridge as my SS Brewtech does? Is there a better option on the market? Thanks

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

I suggest looking at this:- kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHp_k9uwYtXcpdo.html

Dry Hopping .. how did you manage that with out possible oxygenation happening?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

8 ай бұрын

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Hi David what size is the tubing needed for additional on yeast dump please also the beer release part too thanks

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

You need silicone hosing with an inner diameter of 14 mm (0.55") for the bottom tap. As for the dump ,I am not totally sure, I picked up an off cut and tried it before buying. The tap is small enough to take along with you to a store for sizing luckily. Sorry that I could only half help here.

@willike777

6 жыл бұрын

Thats great thank you its just as i seem to have misplaced both of mine :/ i have on from my old plastic conical fingers crossed that will fit.

Well, i'm jealous. So i'll be saving up again. :) So plastic it is for now. But now for a excellent question; All remarks on usage in plastic fermenters, when would be a good time to replace a plastic fermenter? Besides a cracked one obviously.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Sebastiaan Riga Great :) Plastic wise it is important to check it for scratches or dents inside. Anything like this makes it a throwaway.

First class review, you should have got the product free :-)

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Martin :)

Thanks for the review David. Quick question: Does this fermenter only heat to a set temperature or does it cool it down as well? If it does not, will I need to invest in cooling equipment for summertime fermenting?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. It is capable of cooling and it supports two products to do this. The cooling pump kit:- kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHp_k9uwYtXcpdo.html Glycol chiller - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3dlw9mkla2tlLg.html They also recently released this new related product- kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYlmpcN-ntu2n7g.html I hope this all helps 🍻🍻🍻

@ShripadDeshpande

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Very helpful links...also your videos. Thanks!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

Great, cheers 🍻🍻🍻

A lot of all grain recipes say to change fermentation vessels after 7 days. Do you still have to do this with this conical fermentor, when you are able to do yeast dumps?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

That is a very old process and something most home brewers do not do these days. No need to do it. I would suggest a trub dump after storm fermentation (the initial busy time) and then after fermentation finish.

@m0jon

4 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Thank you for getting back to me. That makes more sense cheers

Does disconnecting the glycol lines from the fermenter after use, allow the remaining glycol to leak out of the cooling sleeve ??? I picturing having to buy more ball valves to close off the cooling sleeve to lock in the glycol, especially if your using more then 1 fermenter, so the total volume of glycol is more than what the chiller can hold ??? (Is this a true statement?)

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

No, the connectors are self sealing, so you get no leaks at all. When you hook up an additional conical you will add more glycol into the tank to compensate. The glycol chiller comes with enough glycol to set up the full four conicals to it.

@donpaterson2397

6 жыл бұрын

I was given the wrong connectors so I was a bit "what the?" and "what are others doing?" . But have sorted the correct self sealing connectors which should of came with the kit. Thanks for the reply, Happy brewing

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Great :)

Hi David, I just tried my first yeast dump after 2 days and... stuck. I ultimately used a sterilized stainless steel rod to break up the trub at the bottom of the cone, which resulted in discharge that was a combination of hops residue and yeast. Am wondering if you have any pro tips for preventing clogs in the conical and how to unclog when/if it happens. Thanks!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicholas. Yes this can happen. Personally I have found a few quick blasts of co2 up the dump pipe works well. You will need one person on the dump valve and one person controlling the co2. Adding silicone tubing makes this easier but fast reactions are needed really. Naturally you do not want beer flow hitting the regulator if connected. Ive used an unregulated trigger mostly pushed upto the hose.

@nicholasm.9270

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, David.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

:)

I finally have a GF Conical V2. But i newer did a yeast dump. After how many days should i dump my dead yeast. At the moment i'm using M44 West Coast yeast for a IPA between 21-22 degrees Celsius.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest after the most aggressive fermentation part is over that you do the first dump. Then one more before transfer.

@africantwin173

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Thanks. I will take your advice .

@DavidHeathHomebrew

2 жыл бұрын

🍻🍻🍻

what size tube do you have on the conical trub dump

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry, 19 mm (0.75”) (internal diameter) tubing.

Dear David, i was wondering .. there is no dedicated video for yeast collecting and preserving with grainfather conical fermenter.. would you be so kind and make such one at some point , i think i speak for everyone that we would greatly appreaciate it :)

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Hey :) I have already provided a video on this :) My recommendations are included with this method as well as why I suggest this. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fnejxc-SgrfZmdo.html

Will my Tilt2 Hydrometer work in the Grainfather Conical Fermentor?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

10 ай бұрын

Yes, mine does 🍻🍻🍻

Cool video, David! How does it clean up?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Laust Christensen Nice and easy. I used pbw then water. Ran it all through the tap at both ends, then sterilised it with some starsan. No fuss stuff :)

Would it be possible advise on or make a video someday about what to do when dumping yeast, taking samples and cold crashing in order to stop suckback of air into the fementor along with a little sanitiser at times? Thanks for your helpful videos David.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I covered dumping in the review video. In terms of avoiding suckback check out my review of the Plaato valve :)

@fergusondavid

5 жыл бұрын

David Heath Thanks David. I meant preventing suckback during yeast dump. Luckily I have a valve on order and can’t wait to use it. I will check out your video. Thanks again.

@fergusondavid

5 жыл бұрын

PS. When dumping yeast or taking samples while using the Plaato valve, what replaces the the liquid or is a vacuum created?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Vacuum to a point, the valve opens to release also.

@fergusondavid

5 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew So air is let into the fermenter when the valve releases? Does this mean I would need to attach some sort of CO2 balloon to the valve to stop oxidizing? Thanks for your help. I've only been brewing for 7 months or so.

Question - so this allows me to do closed transfers to my keg out of the bottom valve, correct? Assuming I do not need to hook up any CO2 for pushing the liquid since gravity is on my side. The separate yeast valve allows me to isolate the clean, finished product when i transfer, correct?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+BrinJohnBum correct on both yes :)

@vasilismf

7 жыл бұрын

how you will do a closed transfer with no co2? if the fermentor is closed, it needs air so the liquid can go off to the keg. When you do an open transfer this air is from the atmosphere, when you do closed transfer is co2. Gravity does not matter, pressure does!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Vasilis Alexadratos Fair point. There will be a pressure transfer kit released that will allow this with Co2.

@andrhamm

6 жыл бұрын

ssbrewtech sells a pressure transfer adapter that should fit the triclamp ferrule on the GF conical

Hello David, I have a question about the thread size Grainfather uses. I want to add quick connects to the Conicals IN OUT ports and do my own cooling. it seems to a universal thread they use on all there systems. I'm in the U.S. and having a tough time finding something that mates up. I asked GF costumer service and they didn't give me much. any help on this would be great! Thank you, Chris

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Chris Genest Hi Chris, I really have no info on the size either. I am unsure how to measure it either. I am surprised that customer service couldn't help. I would suggest emailing the head office directly. Sorry I cannot help more here.

@chrisgenest3829

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks anyway! I did find some posts saying that the size was 3/8 NPT or 10mm. I did try the 3/8 and it's not 100% only goes halfway in. maybe I'll wait and see if they will offer a tubing kit with fittings . Cheers, Chris

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Chris Genest A tubing kit will be sold 100%. You get one with the glycol chiller. I got a demo glycol unit yesterday, which has the full retail packaging.

@chrisgenest3829

7 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for your review!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Chris Genest Thanks :)

So i decided since i got this beauty as well to brew a lager .. how often should i dump yeast though ? I can see bubbles from day 2 . Great video one more time Thanks for allthe help m8

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Great :) I hope you enjoy it. I would suggest 1 dump after high fermentation and 1 before transfer.

@yannismonastiriotis7067

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Much obliged !! cheers

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime :)

Hi David, if you are fermenting in a room circa 22 degrees, can the temperature controller cool and maintain a temperature of 18 degrees, without any additional glycol chiller?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Richard Brown If your yeast adds temperature then no and many do. There are alternatives to glycol though that are alot cheaper that will work.

@wrongway2001

7 жыл бұрын

+Richard Brown If the room is 22 degrees then there the temperature inside the fermenter will be 22 degrees or above as the fermentation process creates an exothermic reaction generating more heat. You need some form of external coolant to bring the temperature down, ideally the glycol chiller. I fermented a beer last week when the temperature here in the UK went to 26 degrees at one point. I managed to control the temperature at around 18 - 19 degrees by plumbing in a temporary cold water feed from the cold water tap. A small trickle of water kept the temperature down nicely. I think there will be alternatives to the glycol chiller appearing soon for third party or even official sources.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+wrongway2001 There are other solutions that will work. Hold tight and stay tuned for more on this soon.

what is the cause for the dark 🍺 to be dark? is the roast grains?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Rad oris Yes, darker grains darken the wort :)

Grate video. Can i use the grainfather conical fermenter for storing my beer after fermentation? I only have to kegs so i need to store the beer for a week or two :)

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes you can on average store for a month if you do not open the vessel after fermentation has finished. Use of a floating hydrometer can be very useful for this. I have a guide to 3 popular versions here:- kzread.info/dash/bejne/d22sktZtoM-seNI.html

@xatazch

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Ok grate so when my recipe say "Age for 10 days at 16.0 C" i can do that in my conical fermenter? And after 8 days i can add Mangrove Jack's Liquid Finings before keging?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, no problems there :)

Any experience with Tilt in the stainless steel fermenter? Does the signal go through?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I use the tilt on every brew. No problems at all in the GF SS conical.

@kodutaffel6983

6 жыл бұрын

David Heath Thank you! You are a very good source for information! Please keep going.

In the stainless steel versus plastic fermenter debate, are plasticisers an issue? Do the lower temperatures reduce this risk for fermenting (and bottling) compared to say nylon hop/grain bags during the mash/boil?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

I've made enquires on these topics and apparently not on both of these.

@cyclingdunedin97

4 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Thanks. Yes, a further search shows nylon for example safe up to 120 degrees C beer! www.coleparmer.com/Chemical-Resistance

@cyclingdunedin97

4 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew make that 72 degrees C for nylon

@cyclingdunedin97

4 жыл бұрын

I'll get it right eventually: 72 degrees F, 22 degrees C...so perhaps not compatible at all

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, all good :)

Hello David, What size hose did you attach to the yeast dump tap?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Campbell Hey, I am using an inner diameter hose of 24mm. Hope this helps :)

@joshuacampbell2882

6 жыл бұрын

It sure does. Thank you very much.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Campbell Great :)

Forgive me for being too brain dead to understand, but does this unit actually keep the beer at any given temperature of your choosing? I'd like to keep it in my garage with my Grainfather, but let's say I'm trying to ferment at 70 degrees Fahrenheit... is that possible when it's in a 90 degree Fahrenheit garage in the middle of the Summer? If so, is this unit going to kill me on my electric bill? Thanks to any responders!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

As long as you have a glycol chiller then it will be fit for the task.

Hi David before bottling extra sugar can added by making a priming sugar solution and add this solution directly in the fermenter. Before adding this solution what is your advice for the yeast dump ? flush out this dump ?And is it necessary to add extra fresh yeast togehter with the sugar solution before starting the bottling ?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

The trub dumping is certainly a good idea with the GF conical. No need to add more yeast :)

@shendric9528

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Hi thank you for the quick response. I have the intention to buy the Grainfather conical fermenter.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

No problem. It is certainly a great choice. To my mind their best product to date.

@shendric9528

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Finally I've ordered the conical fermenter Pro and is delivered today. Do you have already tips to setup the fermentation in the grainfather app. What is your advice for a temperature controlled fermentation profile ? Thx

@DavidHeathHomebrew

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats. I no longer use the GF app, so it is hard to advise here. Fermentation profiles will vary according to the yeast used. I can help if you can tell me what you next fermentation yeast is?

Have you ever dry hopped in it? I have done lots of brews with it but never dry hopped now i have a pale in it and want to do so in 5 days. I would just put the airlock away, throw it in and put the air lock back on. You think this is going to give a Problem with oxidized beer?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 ай бұрын

I have used it a lot for dry hopping. You will be fine of you do not splash the hops in. Lowering in by hand works well. Make sure all is clean and sanitary.

@warismoney

4 ай бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Thank you so much for answering. I really like your content and appreciate the work you put in.

@warismoney

4 ай бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Do you take the lid off or just the airlock? Im just able to lower by hand, if i take the lid off. If i take away the airlock i can put the hops through that hole on top without taking away the lid, but the hop will splash than. Thanks for replying - i really like your content and appreciate the work you put in.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 ай бұрын

@warismoney thank you, my pleasure 🍻🍻🍻

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 ай бұрын

@warismoney I suggest taking the whole lid off. No splashing is essential 🍻🍻🍻

I can't seem to find a tutorial on this bad boy.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

4 жыл бұрын

I covered pretty much everything in the preview and review videos. It's very easy to use, no real learning curve.

I’m surprised nobody has done a video yet on linking a fermentation device to this unit. Or maybe I missed it?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

Жыл бұрын

Ive covered the devices themselves

@silveraven1

Жыл бұрын

@@DavidHeathHomebrew ok, but nothing yet on linking them? I’ve got the Rapt pill but doesn’t look like it will connect. I really don’t like the fact you have to log into a website… Rapt should have it’s own app like Grainfather

@DavidHeathHomebrew

Жыл бұрын

Actually there are talks between GF and Kegland about offering this but its not fully done yet.

Because it is insulated I can't just put in my fermenting fridge and I'd need the addons like glycol up front, maybe better if you lived in NZ or Norway.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Duncan Lindley You can Duncan, it will just take longer to cool that way but because the unit has this insulation it won't be as effected by temps anyway. That will be furthered by having it in a fridge. Win - win

@duncanlindley6746

7 жыл бұрын

A fridge w/ ss brew bucket and brew-pi controller struggles to keep up with the ferocity of heat generated by windsor yeast as it is :) It's the only yeast I've used that's pushed it to the limits now, I think the insulation would make it impossible to control in this scenario without glycol.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Duncan Lindley The glycol chiller will be available very soon :)

What is the size of that bottling wand? 3/8 is too small and 1/2 too big

@DavidHeathHomebrew

Жыл бұрын

Hi, You need one to suit 10mm / 0.4” hosing. If you heat up the hose then the tighter fit will work 🍻🍻

@emmanuelsolorzano8813

11 ай бұрын

Sorry, I tried and it didn't work. Is it a wand for 1/2 inch hose you use?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

11 ай бұрын

Yes

Unfortunately your review only strengthened my resolve. I was hoping that this wasn't as amazing as I suspected... RIP my wallet.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Kenneth Sundby Haha yup same thing happened to me!

@Falney

5 жыл бұрын

I was truly hoping he would say it was terrible. Well. I guess it is nearly christmas and I have been.... I have pretended to be a good boy.

@DavidHeathHomebrew

5 жыл бұрын

Haha :)

@billb7794

5 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Sundby j

@pwatts8846

5 жыл бұрын

I could so easily lay down $3k Aussie on this system but its so hard to justify such an expenditure. Maybe down the track a little.

Hopefully they let you keep the Glycol chiller!

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Jehannum haha :)

@ComradeJehannum

7 жыл бұрын

Well you could hope... I mean, paying for the shipping to you and back? Wouldn't it just be nicer for them to give it to you.....

@DavidHeathHomebrew

7 жыл бұрын

+Jehannum sure it would but demo units do the rounds for others to evaluate also. :)

Is it a pressure tank?

@DavidHeathHomebrew

6 жыл бұрын

Not in its current form but it could be adapted easily enough by an upgrade kit.

@NAUTICA13FREE

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you David!