Thanks I appreciate the feedback. If you look at a carbonation chart the colder the beer is above freezing. The the lesser amount of pressure you need to carbonate. I generally Target about 34 to 36° for carbonation. 👍🍻
Glad to find out I can use cip method with this. I was not looking forward to taking it apart no I do have an extra spray bottle that I’ll be using for soap and water so I can get the ball valve while it’s closed so both ends of it will be cleaned
Would be interested in a video of dumping yeast from the Anvil Crucible using the harvesting kit. What I’m not seeing in any video of conical fermenters is what you do after collecting the yeast from the tube. What’s the next step? Do you wash this yeast of is it normally pretty clean after the trub? How do you store it for the next use? I just made a West Coast IPA with Omega Star Party and would like to save it. On day 4 today.
All I had to do was just wiggle it back and forth to get it out. Some of the lids have a sharp edge on them and maybe cutting into the stopper. If that's the case I would probably take a little sandpaper to the edge to dull it down and contact and we'll see if they can get you another stopper if yours did in fact get cut.
Great video Brian, thank you. Please forgive such a basic question, but what hose setup did you use during the pressure transfer on the ball valve? The barb on the valve is pretty big and won’t fit my beer (or gas) line. In the video you solved for that. Thanks!!
Just a piece of 3/8 silicone hose over beer line. No clamps just a tight friction fit. Super simple and works very well. Been using it for a couple years now. I just change our the short piece of silicone tubing every once in a while. 👍🍻
The delta system has a better cooling option, but the crucible has a true dump valve. The delta bucket has a "clean out" port which doesn't work to dump yeast and trub. Have you seen my review on the Delta?
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers I have seen it and it's making me lean towards the Delta 👍 I don't harvest yeast right now since I usually switch up what I brew everytime but am worried that I might want to in the future...buuuut I would be doing the heating/cooling setup as well and since Delta has the option for heat as well that is really nice
No but you should be fine. I've heard people talk about issues with too much head space...etc. blah blah.. I don't think it's an issue really. RDWHAHB lol 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers thanks for getting back so quick. I love your channel keep up the good work! I think I'm going to pick up the Anvil 14 gallon conical. I have been fermenting in 15.5 gallon kegs for way too long. I have a 3 20 gallon vessel single-tier 3-burner system. After seeing your video on the Anvil 10.5 120 volt system I think I'm going to have to pick that up as well.
I am going to mod my Crucible to do pressure transfer as you did here. What size is the carbonation cap...is it the one with the 5/16" barb that fits the 4-hole #7 stopper that comes with the cooling kit from Anvil?
Absolutely love your "Right-on-track-videoes" - no fuzz, but always packed with all necessary info anyway ! Might not relate much to this video in particular, but I have one question though . . . Do you prefer camlocks rather than quick disconnects and if so - why ?
Haha thanks man!! Well that is a pretty good question. It goes WAY back to my very first RIMS system. I used quick connects on it. And (probably my fault) I bought connectors from different sources and it leaked like hell... After that I've been cam lock ever since. Probably not an issue these days, but I went all in on cam locks and have been since. Hope that helps. Lol maybe not. 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers It sure did ! Am quite new to the game and as for now I have both kinds, so far with no issues. At this point I think it's wiser to choose ONE style and then stick to it ever after. Now you've just made the choice for me Brian - THANKS!
Brian, but I wanted to see that CIP in action LOL ! Maybe it's time to invest in a HazMat suit for filming? ;) Great stuff as always... I'm learning all I can about my new Anvil Crucible, and you sir, are an excellent resource to have! Love it!
Great Review Brian. That CIP ball got my attention a while back. I have yet to use one. Does that thing spin or just reek spray havoc inside the vessel? Cheers Bud.
It's really going to depend on how much the yeast propagates. It also depends on how much trub you wound up with in the fermenter. You could fill up a couple of jars though. 👍🍻
Good video! Thank you! I'm just getting back into homebrewing....haven't done it in nearly thirty years....was looking at this one vs. Ss Brewtech Chronical. In college, we used a plastic bucket thing..... time to up the game :)
Thanks - great review! I have the Spike CF5s and one of the really great things about the Spike set-up is they can be pressurized using the gas manifold accessory. This is useful for both trub dumps and pressure transfer of the beer to a keg. Of course if price is a significant factor the Crucible is a less expensive great alternative as well. Being from the Milwaukee area, I appreciate the Spike quality and the added bonus of buying locally to support our economy. Thanks for all you do to educate the brewing community Brian!
Great video Brian! I love that you sneaked in a nice cold crashing trick with the balloon, very clever! That CIP ball has peaked my interest. I've been thinking of putting together a keg cleaner and perhaps this will work on some kind of a stand. I'll have to think over the specifics but thank you for drawing my attention to this nice piece of hardware. Cheers!
I've been researching conicals and so far the crucible seems to be the best bang for the buck. Your video has made my decision alot easier. Have you looked into Brewhardware.com for their cold crashing bladder ? I have one that I use with my Ss Brewbucket and it really works as advertised IMHO. Cheers thanks for the video review on the Crucible fermenter. 🤙🍻
Thanks for this video. Love the CIP idea. I think I would stick with water to maintain fermentation temp. Water has a higher specific gravity (heat transfer ability).
Hey Brian! Great video. I was wondering what your opinion is - what is the optimal temperature to carbonate at? Thanks!
Thanks I appreciate the feedback. If you look at a carbonation chart the colder the beer is above freezing. The the lesser amount of pressure you need to carbonate. I generally Target about 34 to 36° for carbonation. 👍🍻
What is the time frame for the first trub dump?
If I remember it was about 5 days into fermentation? 👍🍻
What's the diameter of the hole in the lid? I would love to add a blowoff tube instead of a bung.
It's about 45 mm maybe a little larger.
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers will a 1.5” TC weldless fitting work?
@@grantwarmoth1551 yessir!!
Do you think the thermowell could be bent, gradually & slowly so that the tip is a good 5 cm away from the coiling coil?
Not necessary. 👍🍻
Very informative as usual. Thanks.
Thanks! 👍🍻
Glad to find out I can use cip method with this. I was not looking forward to taking it apart no I do have an extra spray bottle that I’ll be using for soap and water so I can get the ball valve while it’s closed so both ends of it will be cleaned
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I always dig your videos! Thanks a ton. From one basement brewer to another.....cheers from Buffalo!
Thanks man!! Subterranean brewing FTW!! 👍🍻
Great concise honest video review. Greatly appreciate you
Thanks!! I appreciate the feedback! 👍🍻
What are the fittings on the top of the cip ball? looks like a 1" 90 degree.
It's a 5/8 barb 90 with 1/2 npt threads. I got it from brewhardware.
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers thank you . nice work on your videos
@@Dave-bq4gu Thanks! 👍🍻
Would be interested in a video of dumping yeast from the Anvil Crucible using the harvesting kit. What I’m not seeing in any video of conical fermenters is what you do after collecting the yeast from the tube. What’s the next step? Do you wash this yeast of is it normally pretty clean after the trub? How do you store it for the next use? I just made a West Coast IPA with Omega Star Party and would like to save it. On day 4 today.
How did you get the airlock and rubber stopper out? After using mine one time it’s like stuck. Any advice?
All I had to do was just wiggle it back and forth to get it out. Some of the lids have a sharp edge on them and maybe cutting into the stopper. If that's the case I would probably take a little sandpaper to the edge to dull it down and contact and we'll see if they can get you another stopper if yours did in fact get cut.
Hey Brian, can a 3gal batch be fermented in this or would I be better off with the smaller bucket fermenter?
You could do 3 gallons in this no problem. You might look at the small bucket fermenters from Anvil as another option. 👍🍻
Just listened to your interview on the brajcast. Good stuff man. I appreciate everything you do for the homebrew community. Best wishes bro
Thanks man!! Appreciate the feedback! 👍🍻
Nicely done Brian as always. Insightful and honest. These look very good overall.
Thanks David! It is a very nice piece of equipment for sure! 👍🍻
Love your videos, man, very informative, well done. Thanks for making them!
Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it!
It would be possible to get another lid that can take pressure in the fermenter?
unfortunately its not designed for more that a couple PSI a lid won't change that.
Great video Brian, thank you. Please forgive such a basic question, but what hose setup did you use during the pressure transfer on the ball valve? The barb on the valve is pretty big and won’t fit my beer (or gas) line. In the video you solved for that. Thanks!!
Just a piece of 3/8 silicone hose over beer line. No clamps just a tight friction fit. Super simple and works very well. Been using it for a couple years now. I just change our the short piece of silicone tubing every once in a while. 👍🍻
Thank you!
@@bm219 👍🍻
Great video hopefully this will appear in the UK
Yeah that would be great!! 👍🍻
Great video! Just kegged my first batch from the crucible yesterday and am very impressed with it
Sweet!! (Secret.. so did I!! I just shot that video yesterday..lol)
Looks great! How would you compare this one to the Delta Brewing system? Trying to decide between the two 👍👍
The delta system has a better cooling option, but the crucible has a true dump valve. The delta bucket has a "clean out" port which doesn't work to dump yeast and trub. Have you seen my review on the Delta?
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers I have seen it and it's making me lean towards the Delta 👍 I don't harvest yeast right now since I usually switch up what I brew everytime but am worried that I might want to in the future...buuuut I would be doing the heating/cooling setup as well and since Delta has the option for heat as well that is really nice
You can heat the crucible as well with a heating pad for about $14
Great videos! Have you ever fermented a 5-gallon batch in a 14 gallon fermenter?
No but you should be fine. I've heard people talk about issues with too much head space...etc. blah blah.. I don't think it's an issue really. RDWHAHB lol 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers thanks for getting back so quick. I love your channel keep up the good work! I think I'm going to pick up the Anvil 14 gallon conical. I have been fermenting in 15.5 gallon kegs for way too long. I have a 3 20 gallon vessel single-tier 3-burner system. After seeing your video on the Anvil 10.5 120 volt system I think I'm going to have to pick that up as well.
@@eddieabernathy5998 nice!! Cheers! 👍🍻
Great stuff Brian! Thanks! Sláinte
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I am going to mod my Crucible to do pressure transfer as you did here. What size is the carbonation cap...is it the one with the 5/16" barb that fits the 4-hole #7 stopper that comes with the cooling kit from Anvil?
Yes that is the size cap. Bitni added a short piece of keg line to it to make it a tighter fit. 👍🍻
LoL Where is the footage of you opening the lid while the CIP pump was running ? Awesome video Brian seems like a really good option!
Haha!! Unfortunately the camera wasn't rolling. That would have been classic!! 👍🍻
Nice video Brian! Have missed your videos lately.
Thanks Aaron!! Good to be back!
Great video Brian. We missed your videos lately :)
Haha thanks man!! 2021 will hopefully be a better year all around!! 👍🍻
Absolutely love your "Right-on-track-videoes" - no fuzz, but always packed with all necessary info anyway !
Might not relate much to this video in particular, but I have one question though . . .
Do you prefer camlocks rather than quick disconnects and if so - why ?
Haha thanks man!! Well that is a pretty good question. It goes WAY back to my very first RIMS system. I used quick connects on it. And (probably my fault) I bought connectors from different sources and it leaked like hell... After that I've been cam lock ever since. Probably not an issue these days, but I went all in on cam locks and have been since. Hope that helps. Lol maybe not. 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers It sure did !
Am quite new to the game and as for now I have both kinds, so far with no issues. At this point I think it's wiser to choose ONE style and then stick to it ever after. Now you've just made the choice for me Brian - THANKS!
@@3g700 👍🍻
Great video! I had a very novice question - when you dumped the trub, did you take off the airlock?
Yes I did. It's a good question BTW! 👍🍻
Brian, but I wanted to see that CIP in action LOL ! Maybe it's time to invest in a HazMat suit for filming? ;)
Great stuff as always... I'm learning all I can about my new Anvil Crucible, and you sir, are an excellent resource to have! Love it!
Haha.. it was a carwash style event!! Lol
Great Review Brian. That CIP ball got my attention a while back. I have yet to use one. Does that thing spin or just reek spray havoc inside the vessel? Cheers Bud.
I’m wondering if it can be done with the bucket too. Lol
@@Hacky2447 I just saw Portly Gentleman's video on a competitor CIP ball. Looks good.
Don't see why not!! As long as you have a way to circulate the solution.
How much of the yeast do you dump off that valve? Fill a couple jars?
It's really going to depend on how much the yeast propagates. It also depends on how much trub you wound up with in the fermenter. You could fill up a couple of jars though. 👍🍻
Good video! Thank you! I'm just getting back into homebrewing....haven't done it in nearly thirty years....was looking at this one vs. Ss Brewtech Chronical. In college, we used a plastic bucket thing..... time to up the game :)
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Thanks - great review! I have the Spike CF5s and one of the really great things about the Spike set-up is they can be pressurized using the gas manifold accessory. This is useful for both trub dumps and pressure transfer of the beer to a keg. Of course if price is a significant factor the Crucible is a less expensive great alternative as well. Being from the Milwaukee area, I appreciate the Spike quality and the added bonus of buying locally to support our economy. Thanks for all you do to educate the brewing community Brian!
They make some really nice equipment and I agree with supporting local! 👍🍻
Great video! It’s awesome to see such a reasonably priced conical! Also, the idea of the ballon on the airlock is absolutely genius!
Yeah it is a great price. The balloon's not my original idea. But I thought I would give it a shot and I like it!! 👍🍻
Great video!!
How do you control the fermentation temperature?
I'm using the Blichmann glycol chiller.
Great video Brian! I love that you sneaked in a nice cold crashing trick with the balloon, very clever! That CIP ball has peaked my interest. I've been thinking of putting together a keg cleaner and perhaps this will work on some kind of a stand. I'll have to think over the specifics but thank you for drawing my attention to this nice piece of hardware. Cheers!
For sure Matt!! I think that CIP ball is awesome! 👍🍻
I've been researching conicals and so far the crucible seems to be the best bang for the buck. Your video has made my decision alot easier.
Have you looked into Brewhardware.com for their cold crashing bladder ? I have one that I use with my Ss Brewbucket and it really works as advertised IMHO.
Cheers thanks for the video review on the Crucible fermenter. 🤙🍻
Yep I mention it in the video. Maybe you missed it. "Cold Crash Guardian" is what it's called.
Thanks for this video. Love the CIP idea. I think I would stick with water to maintain fermentation temp. Water has a higher specific gravity (heat transfer ability).
Thanks! 👍🍻
They really have to start looking at Europe. Looks good apart from cooling not built in and pressure. But these features also triple the price!
Correct on everything you said!!