Looking for low profile clear fermentation vessel

[pedrobot]

I scored an old energy drink fridge getting thrown out at a convenience store, slapped a temp controller on it, and am using it for a fermentation chamber. Problem is, it is pretty low profile - only about 22 inches in height on the inside. I can get a bottling bucket in there (17" + blowoff tube) but my Better Bottle won't fit with any kind of airlock setup. I'd love to ferment in something I can see through (I'd prefer plastic), but all of the stuff I have found is too tall for my setup. Anybody have any good suggestions?

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Fermenting: Old St. Hubbins, English Best Bitter

 

[Kwitty]

I don't know of a vessel that is see thru and will fit off hand. What I would suggest is some sort of cover for the glass if you do find one. You'll skunk your beer before it ever finishes fermenting!

 

[Kwitty]

Maybe it would be good for small batch experiments? 1 to 2 gallons? I know there are smaller better bottles.

 

[WBCo]

I've never used one of THESE myself, but it's the first thing I thought of when you said your Better Bottle wouldn't fit with an airlock on it

 

[pedrobot]

Will definitely cover the glass if I can find a clear fermenter that will fit. The setup has been working fine with the buckets, but I find myself wanting to peek a lot because I can't tell what's going on with the fermentation.

 

[pedrobot]

I've never used one of THESE myself, but it's the first thing I thought of when you said your Better Bottle wouldn't fit with an airlock on it

Ooooh... that's pretty cool. Anybody tried one of these before?

 

[NTexBrewer]

Ooooh... that's pretty cool. Anybody tried one of these before?

The link was not working but it looks like you are referencing a waterless bung. I use them on my sours for long term aging but not during fermentation. I know breweries use waterless bungs for there barrels so they must work.


http://www.beveragefactory.com/draf...4&cadevice=t&gclid=CMGAjbCr7s8CFQWLaQodFoMD5A

This would definitely fit but of course is the most expensive option and is glass.

 

[pedrobot]

The link was not working but it looks like you are referencing a waterless bung. I use them on my sours for long term aging but not during fermentation. I know breweries use waterless bungs for there barrels so they must work.


http://www.beveragefactory.com/draf...4&cadevice=t&gclid=CMGAjbCr7s8CFQWLaQodFoMD5A

This would definitely fit but of course is the most expensive option and is glass.

Hey, that's pretty cool. I haven't seen this one before. Price isn't too bad, considering it comes with the nylon carrying straps. I may order one of these to try it out. Thanks for the tip!