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'''Sanke Fermentors''' are a relatively cheap alternative to purchasing a stainless steel conical fermentor. A brand new Sanke Keg and a Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Keg Kit can be purchased for $200. Compare that to $640 for a similar sized Blichmann.
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== Advantages to fermenting in a stainless steel Sanke ==
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* Safer than a glass carboy
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* Little to no light or oxygen exposure
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* Harder to scratch than plastic
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* Able to be safely pressurized for transfering with CO2
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== Types of Sanke Fermentors ==
 
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File:Brewers hardware sanke.jpg|Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit
 
File:Sankefermentor.jpg|Sanke Fermentor with a waterless airlock
 
File:Sankefermentor.jpg|Sanke Fermentor with a waterless airlock
 
File:Sankefermentor2.jpg|Sanke Fermentor with a 3 piece airlock
 
File:Sankefermentor2.jpg|Sanke Fermentor with a 3 piece airlock
File:Brewers hardware sanke.jpg|Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit
 
 
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== Parts You'll Need ==
 
== Parts You'll Need ==
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''Special thanks to [https://www.instagram.com/eccentric_beekeeper/ Eccentric Beekeeper] for this information.''
 
==== Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kits ====
 
==== Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kits ====
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermentor-Kit-without-Thermowell.html American Sanke Keg Fermentor Kit without Thermowell] $74.00
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# Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermentor-Kit-with-Thermowell.html American Sanke Keg Fermentor Kit with Thermowell] $84.00
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# Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit
 
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#* [https://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermentor-Kit-without-Thermowell.html American Sanke Keg Fermentor Kit without Thermowell] $74.00
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#* [https://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermentor-Kit-with-Thermowell.html American Sanke Keg Fermentor Kit with Thermowell] $84.00
 
==== Sanke Fermentor With a Waterless Airlock ====
 
==== Sanke Fermentor With a Waterless Airlock ====
 
# Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
 
# Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
 
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Clamp.html TC20CLAMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Clamp] $7.00
 
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Clamp.html TC20CLAMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Clamp] $7.00
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Compatible-Ferrule-1.75-Long.html TC20FER14AMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Ferrule - Long] $8.50
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# [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Ferrule-Long-TC20FERRULEL.html TC20FER14AMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Ferrule - Long] $8.50
 
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/F1GASSIL.html F1GASSIL Silicone Flat Half Gasket for 2" Tri Clover Compatible Cap] $2.00
 
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/F1GASSIL.html F1GASSIL Silicone Flat Half Gasket for 2" Tri Clover Compatible Cap] $2.00
# [http://www.alasco.com/bungs.htm Silicone Waterless Airlock] $4.00
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# [http://www.morebeer.com/products/premium-breathable-silicone-bung-barrels-variable-volume-tanks.html?site_id=9 Breathable Silicone Bung] $8.95 , [http://www.gwkent.com/silicone-barrel-fermentation-lock.html Barrel Fermentation Lock] $5.95
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== Sanke Sizes ==
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[[File:Kegs.jpg|framed|left|Keg dimensions]]
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<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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| '''Name'''||[http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/home_brew/kegs/KEG-165G-DSL_drop_in_D_valve_keg.html?CAWELAID=1818436810&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=320012430000210345&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKEAjwru6oBRDDp4jRj4bL_xASJADJ2obywlRq27Wv7Gp723KrCXIqk6lAVJ6eAKmJEV7wLBSIPxoC4Lrw_wcB Sixth Barrel]||[http://www.chicompany.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=375_38_331&products_id=595&zenid=bd4280255cc5edd9c2db68873dc51626 Quarter Barrel (Pony)]||[http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/empty_kegs/quarter_slims/HS-K7.75G-DDI.shtml Quarter Barrel (Slim)]||[http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/home_brew/kegs/Kegco_KEG1215_drop_in_valve.html Half Barrel (Full Keg)]
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|-
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| '''Gallons'''||5.16||7.75||7.75||15.5
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|-
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| '''Liters'''||19.53||29.33||29.33||58.67
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|-
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| '''Weight (Full)'''||58lbs / 26kg||87lbs / 39.5kg||87lbs / 39.5kg||161lbs / 73kg
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|-
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|}
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==See Also==
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===Additional Articles on MTF Wiki===
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===External Resources===
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* [https://www.brewershardware.com/Sanke-Fermentor-Kits/ Sanke Fermenter Kits on Brewers Hardware.]
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* [http://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/sankefermenterkit_pressure.htm Racking cane rig for sanke kegs from Brewers Hardware.]
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* [http://because-beer.com/diy-spunding-valve-one-stop-parts-shopping-on-amazon/ DYI Spunding Valve; Because-Beer Blog.]
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==References==
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<references/>
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Latest revision as of 11:40, 23 July 2020

Sanke Fermentors are a relatively cheap alternative to purchasing a stainless steel conical fermentor. A brand new Sanke Keg and a Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Keg Kit can be purchased for $200. Compare that to $640 for a similar sized Blichmann.

Advantages to fermenting in a stainless steel Sanke

  • Safer than a glass carboy
  • Little to no light or oxygen exposure
  • Harder to scratch than plastic
  • Able to be safely pressurized for transfering with CO2

Types of Sanke Fermentors

Parts You'll Need

Special thanks to Eccentric Beekeeper for this information.

Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kits

  1. Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
  2. Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit

Sanke Fermentor With a Waterless Airlock

  1. Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
  2. TC20CLAMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Clamp $7.00
  3. TC20FER14AMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Ferrule - Long $8.50
  4. F1GASSIL Silicone Flat Half Gasket for 2" Tri Clover Compatible Cap $2.00
  5. Breathable Silicone Bung $8.95 , Barrel Fermentation Lock $5.95

Sanke Sizes

Keg dimensions


Name Sixth Barrel Quarter Barrel (Pony) Quarter Barrel (Slim) Half Barrel (Full Keg)
Gallons 5.16 7.75 7.75 15.5
Liters 19.53 29.33 29.33 58.67
Weight (Full) 58lbs / 26kg 87lbs / 39.5kg 87lbs / 39.5kg 161lbs / 73kg






See Also

Additional Articles on MTF Wiki

External Resources

References