Crock instead of bucket?

[oregonbrew541]

I have i bunch of crocks one thats 6.5 gallons i was wondering if it could work as a wort? Or if it wasn't safe i personally can't see how plastic could be safer then natural ceramic but....? Thanks for your help!

 

[jtratcliff]

I dunno. Sounds alright to me. As long as the glazing isn't cracked.

It is glazed, right?

Try one and see if it works.

 

[BigEd]

Yeah you can use a crock, I still have one that my father used back in the 1950s but they're pretty clumsy to handle compared to a polyethylene bucket.

 

[Conan]

If it seals i can't see how it'd be a problem. There's no safety issue with plastic, either, unless non-food-grade is used but that's maybe debatable. I think you should try it and let us know if there's any issues. Kyle

 

[oregonbrew541]

I'm sorry but i thought in beer making the primary can be open due to aggressive yeast activity. I want to make wheat style beers as well will 6.5 gallon crock be big enough?

 

[Homercidal]

Just lay a towel or some plastic wrap over the top to keep stuff from falling in. Leave a tiny gap for the Co2 to escape from. It will be fine as long as it's got a sealed surface and can be sanitized. 6.5 is not an uncommon size for a primary, but you still might get an aggressive ferment with excess krausen, so keep an eye on it.

 

[oregonbrew541]

Just lay a towel or some plastic wrap over the top to keep stuff from falling in. Leave a tiny gap for the Co2 to escape from. It will be fine as long as it's got a sealed surface and can be sanitized. 6.5 is not an uncommon size for a primary, but you still might get an aggressive ferment with excess krausen, so keep an eye on it.

perfect thank you very much

 

[oregonbrew541]

ill update this thread once I've tried it and can give my opinion on using a crock thanks everyone

 

[ProfessorWoland]

Any pics?

 

[oregonbrew541]

not of it full yet. ill keep you posted.