Fermenter

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A plastic 'Ale Pail' fermenter

A fermenter is any food-safe vessel used to house wort or must during the process of fermentation. Common styles of fermenter include:

Bucket 
The most basic vessel is a Food Grade Plastic Pail. These are normally 6-7.5 gallons in capacity and have a lid that can be sealed. The lid has a hole drill into it so a airlock (or blow off tube) may be placed to let gas escape from the fermentation.
Carboy 
Another common fermentation vessel, ranging from 1-6.5 gallons these vessels normally have a 1.25" opening on the top. A drilled rubber bung is placed in this opening to accommodate an airlock (also a 1" ID tube may be use for a blow off tube).
Conical 
An advanced fermentation vessel used in home brewing. Usually made of durable Stainless Steel and ranging from 7.5 gallons to in excess of 30 gallons these are the preferred fermenter of professional brewers.

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Fermentation cabinet 
An insulated cabinet for keeping the fermentation temperature cool or at a set temperature. They can be made from a refrigerator or custom made from insulation material.
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