Ss Brewtech Brew Bucket Brewmaster Edition

Entry level stainless-steel offers bang for your buck

Test lab notes

This 7-gallon stainless-steel fermentor’s conical base allowed us to collect clear beer from the spigot, without having to tip the bucket or use suction that might disrupt the trub at the bottom. Even with an airlock on the lid, users can stack the fermentors, which is nice for those operating in small spaces. We also liked that the volume measurements are etched into the inside of the buckets, taking the guesswork out of the equation. The spigot allows for collecting samples for gravity readings throughout the fermentation process, allowing users to keep the bucket sealed, reducing risk of infection. The 304 stainless-steel parts were very easy to disassemble and clean. The only feature we’d like to see improved is the carrying handles, which are rather thin, and don’t have a non-slip coating like several other Ss Brewtech products. Nonetheless, we were spoiled by the ability to nuke these with cleaning solution, sanitize with boiling water, and generally beat the crap out of them—they’re a big upgrade from plastic and way easier to use than glass.

Price: $195 Manufacturer: Ss Brewtech Available from: ssbrewtech.com