Cheeky Peak BrewFerm

[Tommy-Gun]

Hi All,

Anyone seen the new 50L single vessel Cheeky Peak released a few days ago. Looks pretty cool, basicaly doubles as a unitank. Has this been done before? Price point is not too shabby if you consider having to buy a stainless fermeter separately.

What do you guys think?

PROS?

CONS?

Im after some opinions

-Going straight from the boil to cooling and fermenting in the same vessel has gotta save time on sanitising etc.
-You would have to run a glycol system though as you wont be moving the heavy bugger into the fermentaion fridge while full IMHO.
-Can dump out the trub before pitching i assume.

 

[blacktop™]

Yeah this caught my eye as well. There’s a product in the states called brewha that is similar but apart from that I couldn’t find heaps. Haven’t seen much discussion about it though.

The price ($1500) seems odd cos individually the fermenter is $570, controller $520, 50L basket $165, element $65 and pump $60, which still leaves $120? I guess there’s some valves and leg extensions and other stuff in the kit but you’d think they’d offer a package deal?

I think they’re currently offering a free pump upgrade (65W) on it.

The product itself looks really good though…imagine a brew day with barely any clean up!

Keen to see how the market receives it and other people opinions on it.

If there was a model that could pump out a 50-60L batch I’d definitely be keen to see it!

 

[clickeral]

The 50L realisticly can do a 44L batch but they suggest 37.5-40L due to headspace.

Keen to see people's experiences/reviews not something I'd buy personally

Still not a huge fan of the clamp design for the pressure lids on these

You would have to also clean off any boil residue post ferment as well, so any boil scum/hop scum etc would be there while fermenting

 

[Sidney Harbour-Bridge]

I do like Cheeky Peak, their equipment is well made and durable, I have one of their insulated mash tuns which when I bought it was in my opinion the best mash tun I could get.

I Just had a quick look at the BrewFerm, it seems to me that you would have $1500 of brewery tied up in one brew and not be able to mash any brews until the fermenter is empty. I would need to add additional fermenters to support my habit, especially if doing lagers. Other than than I expect it is very well made and will outlast it's owner.

 

[clickeral]

I do like Cheeky Peak, their equipment is well made and durable, I have one of their insulated mash tuns which when I bought it was in my opinion the best mash tun I could get.

I Just had a quick look at the BrewFerm, it seems to me that you would have $1500 of brewery tied up in one brew and not be able to mash any brews until the fermenter is empty. I would need to add additional fermenters to support my habit, especially if doing lagers. Other than than I expect it is very well made and will outlast it's owner.

Great point, can't brew another beer until after its finished

 

[Tommy-Gun]

Yeh nice one Sidney. Didn't think about having all the gear tied up until kegging. Hmm that is a big negative for me.

 

[Eddy Monsoon]

Yeh nice one Sidney. Didn't think about having all the gear tied up until kegging. Hmm that is a big negative for me.

Get 2 !

 

[Bob_Loblaw]

I'm seriously considering the 50L all in one. I generally don't have a need to mash and boil while I have beer fermenting, so I think it could work. It certainly is an investment, as it would involve moving away from a fermentation fridge to a glycol setup as mentioned.

Has anyone here bitten the bullet and tried one yet?

 

[TwoCrows]

Looks good, but all the ad-ons starts to get expensive.



https://cheekypeakbrewery.com.au/nano-x-304ss-50l-brewferm-the-true-single-vessel

NANO – X 304SS 50L BrewFerm: The True Single Vessel​

$1,315.00

In stock

BrewFerm Upgrade Options
Add Chilling Pressure Lid ($339.00)
Upgrade to 65W Pro Pump ($165.00)
Upgrade to 10amp PID Controller ($195.00)
Upgrade to NANO Boss Controller ($450.00)
Power Controller ($65.00)

 

[blacktop™]

Looks good, but all the ad-ons starts to get expensive.



https://cheekypeakbrewery.com.au/nano-x-304ss-50l-brewferm-the-true-single-vessel

NANO – X 304SS 50L BrewFerm: The True Single Vessel​

$1,315.00

In stock

BrewFerm Upgrade Options
Add Chilling Pressure Lid ($339.00)
Upgrade to 65W Pro Pump ($165.00)
Upgrade to 10amp PID Controller ($195.00)
Upgrade to NANO Boss Controller ($450.00)
Power Controller ($65.00)

Agreed, it’s not cheap,

Depending on your requirements you’d probably grab the pressure lid and the PID controller for peace of mind repeatable brewing?

It comes with a pump already…

With those 2 options you’re up around $1850. 10% for Black Friday and you’re at $1670.