FASTFERMENT 70-K6G9-6R5S Plastic Conical Fermenter - Wine Fermentation Kit Primary Carboy Fermenter, 7.9 Gallon Wine Starter

I purchased this product because I brew beer and have been considering making wine. I planned on buying the fastferment, so the wine starter kit with the corker, corks and spoon for $10 more seemed good. The spoon was missing, so that might run me another $5 if i want one from a store. The packaging seems a little inadequate; the fermenter comes packaged in a box at an angle to fit, so I'd worry about the threads at the bottom, but the box was packed in a huge amazon box with a sea of air pouches. I went into this knowing that in addition to the fermenter, I'd also need the stand (i rent, so the hanging racks aren't going into the wall, and even if they were, that wall wouldn't be anywhere near my kitchen), carrying strap, an insulating jacket, and a mason jar adapter. I also plan to buy the hop filter both for hops and for wine additions (oak chips, grape skins.) In the short term, i plan to rack into kegs, but I'm also going to keep an eye out for a bottling wand I'd say those should be standard, especially in a starter kit, but if you only need one of each, but wanted multiple fermenters, the extras may add undesired cost. Assembly was straightforward, though I referred to their video online rather than the included instructions; the videos have an extra step where the threaded components are installed and removed repeatedly prior to taping, i think to remove some of the plastic flashing from the seams. I was worried about cross threading, what with all the warnings about warranty, but just take your time finding the threads and you'll be fine.I am a little disappointed i hadn't noticed the thermowell is angled down. I'm not sure if that's a normal thing on conicals. I plan to use this with a brewjacket immersion pro to control fermentation temperature, and while I'm sure I'll be able to keep the probe in place, i didn't anticipate gravity to be against me.

Just finished my 1st run in this an I will buy more for my brew room. So easy to use and all of the wort collected in the bottom as advertised. no issues with leaking like other people have said. When I bottled I had more product to bottle due to not having to rack into secondary, there was no disturbed wort that got into the bottles. Amazing for sure. I do wish that the stand came with it along with the wall mounts just to make it easier to bottle. But I just used my old secondary bucket with the spout and problem solved.

first batch of wine on my first try is still fermenting. But it is easy to use and seems like it works well. Neighbor who has been making wine for years is jealous of the simplicity and ease. Only giving it 4 starts until I get to taste the results.

First off, this isn't eligible for replacement like it is listed on the page.I bought the wine kit and didn't receive any of the additional accessories. First response from customer support was "sorry for the inconvenience but its not eligible for return or replacement". Asked for them to send the missing accessories and they can't do that. After further complaints they offered $14.26 as a refund. That doesn't even pay for the corker let alone the rest. After an hour of back and forth I got a 50% refund.I then went to assembly the fermentor and found that the quality is pour. The inside of the fermentor had black spots in the plastic but it is all smooth. the outside and especially the openings on the other hand had a lot of loose plastic chunks and strings hanging off of it. These were easily scraped off but I shouldn't of had to do this. Lastly the thermal well opening wasn’t fully threaded at the outside of the fermentor, as in couldn't even start threading the thermal well. I had to scrape the plastic out of the end of the threads.

So after researching a bunch of products, looking at different processes to make wine, watching YouTube video, etc. etc., I setted on the Fastfermenter(s). I got the 7.9 gal starter kit and the 3 gallon as well. I am making grape wine in the big one and fruit wine in the small one. I have some family that makes wine with fermenter and carboys and racking canes and all the other stuff, and they didn't believe me about how easy it is to make wine efficiently that tastes great, clears well and bottles easily in a small space. Then they came and inspected/tried the wine. They are now looking at purchasing them. You don't need a lot of space(let alone a room), assembly is easy(follow the tips), no pain of racking, a degassing whip fits easily in through the 6 in. hole in the top, cleanup is really easy as you can fit your whole arm inside, bottling takes no time(I did buy a bottling cane) and it didn't stain from the juice.I only had one issue with a malfunctioning thermowell. I reached out to Fastferment, communicated with Clara and she got me hooked up with a replacement in no time. So customer service is spot-on too.It really doesn't get easier than this.

So don't think your going to receive everything in the photo. The only thing I received was the tank, itself and the wall mount.

Unfortunately I must write that the package arrived today with the tape off, box badly damaged. Will inventory everything to ensure everything is there. Not a good start.

I was new to wine making and this product made it simple to make a fantastic batch of wine the first time out. I already started another 6 gallon batch as soon as I bottled the 1st. I plan on purchasing another one so I can make different batches at the same time.

This seems to be a very easy way to make wine. I have some fermenting now. This is a nice starter kit.

Best purchase I've ever made. Will be buying another one to have more brews going! Makes wine making a breeze.

Would of given this a five star but it was I missing the spoon.in the package. I’ve called the number that “goes” to their cell phones as stated on line and left messages both on cell and by email but have yet to hear back from the company. Doesn’t seam like service is important after they have your money. My first batch of wine is fermenting time will tell. I like the ease of the design.

I purchased the 7.9G Fast Ferment Wine kit. The kit was delivered without the mixing spoon that was supposed to be in the kit

Manuel d’installations peut clair, manque des items (dans mon cas la bombe hydraulique). Est arrivé rapidement, verra éventuellement pour la facilité à utiliser.