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The Symbiosis Fermenter (16 Gallon Kombucha Brewing Vessel or Coolship)
  • Front view of a koelschip (aka coolship) that uses an open fermentation method to ferment beer or kombucha.
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The Symbiosis Fermenter (16 Gallon Kombucha Brewing Vessel or Coolship)

SKU KF16TRAY-BO

This is the 16 gallon version of our Symbiosis Fermenter line of kombucha brewing vessels.  Like our original 66 gallon Symbiosis Fermenter, this 16 gallon upgraded fermenter features a kombucha-specific shape that provides a balanced environment for both the Saccharomyces yeast and the Acetobacter bacteria strains. 

 

This product can also be used as a coolship (or koelschip), which is an open fermentor used in the production of beer.  The compact size of this open top fermenter makes it ideal for nano brewing or home brew systems.

TESTIMONIAL FROM TROY @ BARE BOOCH: “..many people have tried the local kombucha and are shocked at how much better this is.  The profile generated by the symbiosis fermenter is just so much better.”

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KF16TRAY-BO (2779)

Price: $900.00
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  • Material: Premium virgin 304 stainless steel
  • Recommended Capacity: 16 gallons

This commercial kombucha brewing vessel features:

  • 1 Fermenter Tray
  • Tri-clamp drain for easy draining
  • Stainless steel butterfly valve
  • Individual tray provides contact to oxygen, allowing the aerobic bacteria to metabolize ethanol to acetic acid, sugars to lactic acid, and glucose to gluconic acid
  • Single wall construction with large surface area allows brewer to maintain optimum fermentation temperature through ambient room temperature
  • The fermenter tray include a lip around the perimeter to secure cheesecloth or other screening material
  • Ethanol is metabolized to acetic acid much faster, promoting faster and more complete fermentation.
  • Balance of Symbiosis is shifted toward bacteria, reducing overall alcohol production, and yielding better flavor profiles
  • Tray dimensions: 23.6" x 23.6" x 8.9"H (add 1.5" for the lip)
  • Recommended fill height: 6.9" (≈16.5 gal)
  • Tray includes a bottom drain port with 1" tri clamp fitting and a 1" TC butterfly valve
  • Overall dimensions: 27" Length x 25" Width x 15.25" Height

How does this Kombucha brewing vessel benefit commercial kombucha production? 

By consistently producing less alcohol during fermentation.   The unique, kombucha specific shape allows ethanol to be metabolized to acetic acid much faster, promoting faster and more complete fermentation.  Balance of Symbiosis is shifted toward bacteria, reducing overall alcohol production, and yielding better flavor profiles.

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*Based on limited test trials.  Results may vary.  Patent Pending.