MiniBrew™ 8 Gallon Conical Fermenter
More headspace. Cleaner workflow. Built to upgrade. 🍻
Made in the USA • 60º Conical Design • Food-Grade HDPE • 4" Top Port
A Serious Conical for Serious Homebrewers ✅
The MiniBrew™ 8 Gallon Conical Fermenter is built for brewers who want more room, more control, and a cleaner fermentation process—without jumping to oversized or commercial equipment.
Start with the base model (standard ports, valves, and thermometer included), then add only the upgrades that match your brewing style as you grow.
Why the MiniBrew™ 8G Works So Well ✅
True 60º Conical Design
The 60º cone helps yeast and trub collect where they belong, making sediment management and transfers more controlled and repeatable.
One-Tank Brewing Workflow
Ferment, dump, rack, and transfer from a single vessel—fewer steps, less agitation, and fewer chances for oxygen exposure.
Big 4" Top Port
Easy access for cleaning, krausen removal, and dry hopping. A huge upgrade from narrow-neck fermenters.
Tough, Brew-Day Practical
Made from food-grade HDPE (high-density polyethylene) with smooth interior walls—lightweight, impact-resistant, and far safer to handle than glass.
Standard Hardware Included (Base Model) ✅
Racking Port (1/2" NPT workflow)
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(1) 1/2" EZ Seal weldless bulkhead
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(1) 1/2" stainless NPT threaded hex nipple
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(1) 1/2" stainless full-port ball valve
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(1) Threaded racking port filter (helps pre-filter before transfer to your serving vessel)
Bottom Dump Port (1" NPT workflow)
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(1) 1" EZ Seal weldless bulkhead
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(1) 1" stainless NPT threaded nipple
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(1) 1" stainless full-port ball valve
Temperature Monitoring 🌡️
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Threaded stainless thermometer included (standard on the 8G)
Fermentation Ready
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Cork + airlock included
Choose Your Upgrades (High-ROI Add-Ons) 🔧
Want to build your “forever fermenter” setup? Add only what matches your process—these are the most popular upgrades for the 8G:
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Tri-Clamp Upgrade Kit 🧼
Fastest cleaning + most sanitary workflow. Quick breakdowns, modular add-ons, pro-style connections. -
Ball Lock Transfer Kit 🔒
Cleaner, closed transfers to kegs. CO₂-assisted workflow that helps reduce mess and oxygen exposure. -
Sight Glass Hardware Kit 👀
Instant volume visibility. Easy monitoring during filling, fermentation, and transfers. -
SS Cooling Coil Lid ❄️🌡️
Real temperature control. Recirculate ice water or glycol for steady, repeatable fermentation temps. -
Thermowell EZ Seal Kit 🌡️
Accurate probe readings (Inkbird compatible). Protects your temp probe while measuring true liquid temperature.
(Upgrade kits sold separately.)
Specifications
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Capacity: 8 gallons
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Dimensions: 38" tall × 12" wide
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Material: Food-grade HDPE (high-density polyethylene), UV-protected
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Top Port: 4" threaded lid opening with food-grade Buna-N gasket
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Stand Height: 18" with adjustable aluminum wedges
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Ports: 1/2" racking port + 1" bottom dump port
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Valves: Stainless full-port ball valves
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Included: Threaded racking port filter + threaded thermometer
Proudly Made in the USA 🇺🇸
Handmade and molded in Southern California. MiniBrew has been trusted by homebrewers since 1997.
More Room. Cleaner Transfers. A Fermenter That Grows With You. ✅
If you’re looking for an 8 gallon conical fermenter that’s easy to clean, easy to use, and built for real upgrades, the MiniBrew™ 8G is a proven workhorse.
Order today and brew with more control and less mess. 🍻
- JBJoe B.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 years ago8 gallon fermenter
Wow I'm impressed !
Fast shipping, very well packed very easy to set up. Fermenter is heavy duty and holds temperature well. Not like a regular bucket. All the parts I ordered are not cheap junk. I especially like the ball valves as they lock. I just finished my first batch and it was a breeze. I give this product an A++
- TWTerry W.Rated 4 out of 5 stars2 years ago8 gallon fermenter
Received my 8 gallon fermenter and assembled, well packed. I don't see why instructions would be a big deal as the majority of the components are for the stand. I did over tighten one of the 1/2" bulkhead fittings and tore the gasket but there were spares. I would suggest using two gaskets inside the fermenter for both side fittings. I wish there were volume marks on the fermenter. I used my 5 gallon plastic bucket to locate and mark 5 gallons on the fermenter. Glad I did as that is when I found out the gasket was damaged. I'm quite satisfied and the product and will buy another once I see if my brewing skills justify it.
- LPLynn P.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoMiniBrew 8 gal fermenter
Received the package well packed, and in a
timely fashion. I haven’t assembled the
fermenter yet. But all the parts are high
quality. Overall I’m quite satisfied with the
product I ordered, and highly recommend the
MiniBrew 8gal conical fermenter.
- SDSteven D.Rated 3 out of 5 stars3 years agoInstrustions not included
I have not yet fermented with the conical, so I can not speak on function. I will add a note on the design and assembly difficulties. First...package did not come with assembly instructions, so you are finding your self assembling and reassembling from trial and error. Customer service said they were sending me a copy to my email, never got it. Design does not add ease to assembly. Unless you are a wire thin, long armed person, bulkheads (bottom) are nearly impossible to assemble. Instructions may have been helpful and saved some time. Still not fully assembled, I don't have a socket larger than 1-1/2 in . Edges of the plastic is sharp, wear gloves.
- JDJohn D.Rated 4 out of 5 stars4 years agoHigh Quality
So far so good with my 8 Gallon Conical Fermenter. My first 6.5 gallon batch of ESB is just finishing up. There was plenty of headspace during high krausen and I was at terminal gravity very quickly. I'd say it is a great deal for the money and the parts and materials are all top notch. My only issue was with the large fitting, which was a challenge to attach because the threading on either the nut or the hollow bolt wasn't cut as precisely as the other ones and I had to throw it in a vise and get the old pipe wrench out to force it along a few times. Not a big deal for someone who has a fairly well equipped shop, but for most people it might have been a greater challenge. The other fittings slipped on very easily and went together perfectly. I've had a few minor leaks, mostly because I didn't want to over-tighten, but an extra half turn or so did the trick. Having done mostly 3 and 5 gallon batched, I didn't realize how much heavier 6.5 is, so make sure when you fill it, its where its going to live until you empty it. I see a homemade wheeled cart in my future. Great product!
