9/12/2009 -- If I was to order this Deluxe Kit (bottling version), how long from the time I start, until I am drinking my first home brew (scottish ale)? What do you recommend getting in addition to this kit, to brew maybe 3 different beers at once, or is that an option with 1 kit?

7/17/2009 -- Is a 5 gallon carboy big enough to secondary ferment a 5 gallon batch of beer?

6/14/2009 -- Would the Fermometer product work with the 6 gallon primary fermenter with lid? I assume it would be placed on the outside of the bucket, and wonder if the plastic would interfere with the accuracy of the temperature reading. Also, if I order this with a spigot pre-installed, would I still need a siphon for 'racking' purposes? Thank you for answering my questions on such a timely basis - I am truly . . .

12/26/2008 -- I received the deluxe brewing kit for xmas, and I look forward to brewing my first batch. The kit came with a 6-gallon primary fermentor with lid. You mention in a couple help desk tickets that you should pound the lid onto the bucket to ensure a good seal. This makes sense, but do you pry it off when you transfer to the secondary fermenter or for cleaning? My concern is that the lid might break . . .

11/20/2008 -- On the standard bucket fermenters that come with your kits, where is the 5-gallon mark relative to the bottom plastic "ring" near the top of the bucket?

9/11/2008 -- what other type of bucket could i use if i didnt want to buy one at this time?

5/14/2008 -- Not a question but a statement. Anyone planning on buying a lauter system and installing one of these themselves should just have one of these installed in a plastic bucket by the guys at homebrew heaven. I did it today and it costed me almost 3 times as much as well as about 2 hours at home depot trying to come up with something comparable to this spigot.

1/26/2008 -- I live about an hour (if traffic is good) from the address on your website. Do you have an actual store or is everything here based solely online?

12/7/2007 -- I'm am planning on ordering the plastic 6-Gallon fermentor with the airlock, stopper, and spigot installed. Do I need to buy the airlock stopper and spigot seperately or does it come with those? I noticed the price went up with the adding of these. What exactly does the bucket come with? This is my first time and I want to make Hard Cider. I'm thinking of getting the #4766 Yeast and using apple . . .

3/22/2007 -- I'm using a 5 gal plastic bucket as a primary fermentor for cider but I'm having difficulty getting an air-tight seal around the lid. This makes it difficult to judge the fermentation by watching the airlock. What is a good, simple way to get a good lid to bucket seal so that the airlock will do it's job?

1/23/2007 -- I have an older 6 gallon primary (plastic) that I got from a buddy. It's color has faded a little and it could use a good wash, but other than that it looks ok. Will that be ok to use for a mead? I am more worried about using an older bucket (I am using my newer bucket for the Belgium Ale) since it takes longer to ferment. Thanks for the help.

12/6/2006 -- Does the primary fermentor need an airlock? I have seen primary fermentors that use only a small air filter not a "lock" to facilitate aerobic fermentation. The airlock was used on the secondary fermentor to promote anerobic fermentation. But, I might just be confused. Also, do you sell or know where I might find a 3-3.5 gallon bucket? Sometimes I will do a small "test" batch where a 6 gallon . . .

12/9/2005 -- I am in need of a lid with a stopper and airlock only. Can I purchase the lid separately? ~J

11/23/2005 -- i got a Food grade white plastic fermenter with drill in lid i got it all off ebay first time makeing wine like this what go's in the top of the lid there's a big hole and a litt one help thanks

11/21/2005 -- could you tell me height AND diameter of the plastice fermenting bucket?

5/16/2005 -- i am new to this, and i have seen and heard of people using plastic buckets for final fermentation, their purpose for doing this is so they can attach a spigot to the bucket for bottling, is this ok to do or is glass the better choice? thanx again and i find that you question and answer part of the site to be very helpful

4/13/2005 -- I have a ready supply of 5-gallon water jugs. like the sparkletts trucks kind. will these work as a primary or secondary fermenter. Just wondering.

3/13/2005 -- I'm just getting started brewing and I had a question. As a primary fermenter which is better, plastic bucket, plastic carboy or glass carboy. Then for secondary fermentation, plastic carboy or glass carboy?

10/22/2004 -- I bought the 6 gallon plastic fermenter from you a while back. The lid doesn't seem to seal airtight. The airlock never bubbles but the wine is fermenting. I know because you can see it foaming. I was wondering if maybe this one is defective and if anyone else has had this problem.

8/18/2004 -- If I select the "Yes. add Airlock , Stopper, and install spigot" option will the order automaticlly add the spigot or do I need to add it to my order myself?

5/12/2004 -- Curious as to whether I can still ferment with the spigot or if it renders it a bottling bucket only?

4/13/2004 -- I have brewed Wizards Wheat beer several times with very good results. I have since moved onto other types of beer. Unfortunately I seem to be having a problem with my primary fermenter. Even after I sanitize it using 2oz of bleach to 5 gallons of cool water and leaving it sit over night it still has an odor to it. My last batch of beer had a sour taste to it. Should I throw it out and get a new . . .

3/14/2004 -- I was thinking of replacing my primary fermenter (plastic) because I have made about four or five batches in it and it has become a little stained. Is it a good idea to go with a glass carboy so that I don't have to worry about scratches and contamination rather than getting another plastic fermenter? Why would plastic be an option if they need to be replaced?

12/19/2003 -- I am having trouble keeping the temp in the room I am making wine between 70 and 75 degrees as specified in the wine kit I have. I live in Colorado and often the temp at night dips way down, and in the day it can get quite warm. I am not around at all times to adjust the thermastat. Could I solve this problem by wrapping the carboy with an electric blanket or something of the sort? Any suggestions? . . .

11/20/2003 -- Can your Brew Heater Pad be used on a plastic carboy?

11/19/2003 -- After a long hiatus (about 10 years), I am returning to the homebrewing world. Is it a good idea to replace my plastic equipment (fermenters, tubing, etc.) or will a good dose of sanitizer bring it back into safe, usable condition?

10/29/2003 -- We want to make hard cider. Please could you advise us on what fermenting equipment we need . Will this container suffice?

10/23/2003 -- I noticed most of the malt extract brew kits are 5 gallon batches. Will a 5 gallon carboy be sufficient for fermentation, or will I need a 6 gallon carboy to allow for foaming? Thanks, I'm new to this.

6/23/2003 -- Is it a good idea to make wine in plastic?