Fast-Ferment Conical Fermenter

[Yoshi]

I have used the Fast-Ferment for beer, but want to use it for wine. There's going to be a lot of head space. Should I be concerned? Or should I purge with C02?

 

[Arne]

Not going to be a problem during the primary ferment.. Once the ferment slows down you will probably want to transfer it to a carboy to finish out. Arne.

 

[Yoshi]

Not going to be a problem during the primary ferment.. Once the ferment slows down you will probably want to transfer it to a carboy to finish out. Arne.

Hi Arne - The point of the Fast Ferment is to leave it in the vessel for primary and secondary. Are you saying that moving it out would be better?

 

[DoctorCAD]

If it was airtight, it would be a great fermenter. Too bad one of the biggest complaints is the top gasket and lid leak.

 

[sour_grapes]

You may want to take a look at this thread: http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50001

Now, I should warn you, a lot of that thread is confusing, because many of us are either unfamiliar with, or plain dubious of, the intended use of the Fastferment. But there is good practical info in it.

 

[Arne]

Hi Arne - The point of the Fast Ferment is to leave it in the vessel for primary and secondary. Are you saying that moving it out would be better?

When it is done fermenting and done producing co2 I would put it in another container that limits the headspace on it. This is just the way I would do it. Arne.