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The Symbiosis Fermenter (159 Gallon Kombucha Brewing Vessel) - IMPROVE FLAVOR AND QUALITY
SKU KF159TRAY-BO
REDUCE ALCOHOL PRODUCTION & FERMENT FASTER*
This is the 159 gallon version of our Symbiosis Fermenter line of kombucha brewing vessels. This innovated kombucha fermenter features 7 stackable trays, tri-clamp drains and stainless steel valves. The fermenter trays include a lip around the perimeter to make it easier to use cheesecloth to protect your kombucha.
Like our 115 gallon Symbiosis Fermenter, this 159 gallon upgraded kombucha fermenter features a kombucha-specific shape that provides a balanced environment for both the Saccharomyces yeast and the Acetobacter bacteria strains.
TESTIMONIAL FROM TROY @ BEAR 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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KF159TRAY-BO (2775)
- Details
- Material: Premium virgin 304 stainless steel
- Recommended Capacity: 159 gallons of Kombucha
This commercial kombucha brewing vessel features:
- 7 Stackable Trays
- Tri-clamp drains for easy draining
- Stainless steel valves
- Individual trays provide 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 trays include a lip around the perimeter to secure cheesecloth or other screening material
- Ethanol is metabolized to acetic acid much faster, promoting complete fermentation.
- Balance of Symbiosis is shifted toward bacteria, reducing overall alcohol production, and yielding better flavor profiles
- Tray dimensions: Length 27.6" x Width 27.6" x Height 8.9" (add 1.5" for the lip).
- Recommended fill height: 6.9" (≈22.7 gallons per tray).
- Each tray includes a bottom drain port with 1" tri clamp fitting and a 1" TC valve.
- Overall dimensions: Length: 37" x Width 33.9" x Height 89"
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.
Need a different size? Take a look at other options for our Symbiosis Fermenter:
- 66 gallon kombucha brewing vessel (Symbiosis Fermenter) – 4 stackable trays
- 115 gallon kombucha brewing vessel (Symbiosis Fermenter) – 7 stackable trays
- 159 gallon kombucha brewing vessel (Symbiosis Fermenter) – 7 stackable trays
- 317 gallon kombucha brewing vessel (Symbiosis Fermenter) – 7 stackable trays
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- 55 gallon stainless steel kombucha fermenter
- 55 gallon kombucha fermenter with wheels
- 200 gallon kombucha tank for commercial kombucha production
*Based on limited test trials. Results may vary. Patent Pending.