Once you have reached your projected Specific Gravity and you are satisfied the Beer or Wine is finished, prepare for racking.   For the smaller fermenters, you can begin by placing the fermenter above the bottles or keg for filling.   Before racking, open the bottom valve to clear trub and dead yeast cells from the cone.  Connect a tube from th...

For smaller batches, gravity makes filling the fermenter very easy. Remember, liquid seeks its own level. You may need to raise the level of the brew kettle or container holding your juice. Cool your wort to near pitching temperature. Connect a hose from the bottom of the container or brew kettle outlet to either the filling (and dumping) valve ...