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Counter Pressure Bottle Filler

    Description

    The counter pressure bottle filler that sets the standard for filling beer bottles at home.  With a unique one way valve and adjustable pressure relief you will be bottling sediment free homebrew with ease.  


    If you currently carbonate and store your homebrew in kegs, you can use a counter pressure filler to bottle beer directly from your kegs. One huge advantage of this method is that since you are bottling already carbonated, clear beer, there will be no sediment at the bottom of your bottles.

    Counter pressure bottle filling is how a brewery bottles beer. The bottle is under pressure while the carbonated beer flows in. Because the interior of the bottle is pressurized there is minimal loss of the CO2 in solution. The opposite of filling under pressure is when you pour a beer into a pint glass where CO2 erupts out of solution creating all that foam. Great in your glass but not good when you are trying to bottle carbonated beer. Our counter pressure filler mimics a single filling head on a professional bottling line, a concept that we all know works very, very well.

    Made by Fermentap, the design has two unique features. Number 1 it is the only model made entirely from stainless steel. Number 2 you flush and fill from the bottom of the bottle.

    Beer barb is 3/16". Gas barb is 5/16".


    Features While some models flush the bottle from the top and fill from the bottom, our unit features a special valve that allows CO2 and beer to flow down the same stainless tube, directly to the bottom of the bottle. First CO2 flows down into the bottom of the bottle to flush from the bottom up. Next you switch the valve position and beer flows down the same tube, filling from the bottom up. The result is a more effective purging of oxygen and no foam during the filling process - not to mention that the whole thing takes one-hand to operate! Why hope that you flushed your bottle properly using a type of beer gun, when you can know for sure that you have created the best environment for your beer to be stored at by using a Counter Pressure Bottle Filler?

    More Details
    The unit is inserted into the bottle in the off position. The valve is then turned to CO2 to flush the bottle and then to beer for filling. The adjustable pressure relief on the side of the unit allows you control the speed of fill by adjusting the pressure in the bottle. The valve is positioned in such a way that it is easy to use with one hand, while the other holds the bottle. This model is designed for 12oz bottles but can easily be extended to accommodate larger bottles, such as 22oz, with a small piece of 1/4" tubing.

    Setting Your PSI Pressure

    Before you counter pressure fill a bottle make sure you are satisfied with the carbonation level and flavor. The goal for counter pressure bottle filling is to store your beer in the most sanitary and clean environment possible so when you get ready to share your homebrew its presentation is perfect when you go to pour.

    An ideal set point to set your PSI level on your regulator is 10-14 psi. This range is dependent upon the temperature of your beer and the carbonation level. We recommend you start at a lower pressure around 10psi for the first 2-3 bottles to make sure you get everything dialed in before committing to filling a whole case.

    Make sure your keg is always kept cold. If your keg warms up you will have foaming issues. 

     

     

    Counter Pressure Bottle Filler

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      SKU: KEG801

      $76.99

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        Description

        The counter pressure bottle filler that sets the standard for filling beer bottles at home.  With a unique one way valve and adjustable pressure relief you will be bottling sediment free homebrew with ease.  


        If you currently carbonate and store your homebrew in kegs, you can use a counter pressure filler to bottle beer directly from your kegs. One huge advantage of this method is that since you are bottling already carbonated, clear beer, there will be no sediment at the bottom of your bottles.

        Counter pressure bottle filling is how a brewery bottles beer. The bottle is under pressure while the carbonated beer flows in. Because the interior of the bottle is pressurized there is minimal loss of the CO2 in solution. The opposite of filling under pressure is when you pour a beer into a pint glass where CO2 erupts out of solution creating all that foam. Great in your glass but not good when you are trying to bottle carbonated beer. Our counter pressure filler mimics a single filling head on a professional bottling line, a concept that we all know works very, very well.

        Made by Fermentap, the design has two unique features. Number 1 it is the only model made entirely from stainless steel. Number 2 you flush and fill from the bottom of the bottle.

        Beer barb is 3/16". Gas barb is 5/16".


        Features While some models flush the bottle from the top and fill from the bottom, our unit features a special valve that allows CO2 and beer to flow down the same stainless tube, directly to the bottom of the bottle. First CO2 flows down into the bottom of the bottle to flush from the bottom up. Next you switch the valve position and beer flows down the same tube, filling from the bottom up. The result is a more effective purging of oxygen and no foam during the filling process - not to mention that the whole thing takes one-hand to operate! Why hope that you flushed your bottle properly using a type of beer gun, when you can know for sure that you have created the best environment for your beer to be stored at by using a Counter Pressure Bottle Filler?

        More Details
        The unit is inserted into the bottle in the off position. The valve is then turned to CO2 to flush the bottle and then to beer for filling. The adjustable pressure relief on the side of the unit allows you control the speed of fill by adjusting the pressure in the bottle. The valve is positioned in such a way that it is easy to use with one hand, while the other holds the bottle. This model is designed for 12oz bottles but can easily be extended to accommodate larger bottles, such as 22oz, with a small piece of 1/4" tubing.

        Setting Your PSI Pressure

        Before you counter pressure fill a bottle make sure you are satisfied with the carbonation level and flavor. The goal for counter pressure bottle filling is to store your beer in the most sanitary and clean environment possible so when you get ready to share your homebrew its presentation is perfect when you go to pour.

        An ideal set point to set your PSI level on your regulator is 10-14 psi. This range is dependent upon the temperature of your beer and the carbonation level. We recommend you start at a lower pressure around 10psi for the first 2-3 bottles to make sure you get everything dialed in before committing to filling a whole case.

        Make sure your keg is always kept cold. If your keg warms up you will have foaming issues. 

         

         

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        John A Kruger
        Thousands bottled.

        Been bottling Ten Towers Cider with my 4 head counter pressure filler for two years and now I need to replace one filler due to leaks. Not bad after thousands of bottles through it.

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        John C.
        Amazing bottle filler

        Amazing best bottle filler period! I have tried them all!!!! This works and is easy.

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        David T.
        works really well

        Like others said it took a couple of bottles to get the hang of it. And the bleed valve on the side needs to be unscrewed a surprising number of turns- feels almost like it's going to fall off in your hand, but it doesn't. It worked great.

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        Michael
        Just what I needed

        I bottle a lot of beers and sparkling wine, this counter pressure filler makes it easy to fill the bottles and keep the carbonation in the beverage, took a little getting used to but after that it is a breeze to use.

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        Jeffrey B.

        This works really well. First few bottles were a learning curve, but now fills bottles perfectly.

        J
        Jeff L.
        It works Great

        This device does exactly what it says it does, I consistently get fills within 3/4" of the top of the bottle. It works on standard long neck bottles but not as well on the shorter bottles

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        Valued C.
        Works great

        Very easy to use. I mounted it on a wall bracket right next to my bench top capping machine and it has really simplified the bottling process. It is also a much cleaner process with less wasted beer compared to the spring loaded bottle fillers.

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        John A K.
        Thousands bottled.

        Been bottling Ten Towers Cider with my 4 head counter pressure filler for two years and now I need to replace one filler due to leaks. Not bad after thousands of bottles through it.

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        John r.

        Excellent. I don’t have temperature control so this is a game changer. I can bottle carbonated product with ease.

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        Dan M.
        Finally A CP Filler That Works!

        PROS: The exhaust gas regulator is a great feature that makes this filler used-friendly. Simple construction means easy cleaning.I found that a half-filled growler makes a good resting holster while capping.CONS: Neither hose-barb fitting was common to my system hose size. Had to buy $13 worth of new sizes.

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        Jeffrey H.
        The Way to Go

        Well made unit, works very well to fill with minimal bubbling. Set it up with a tubing rig with a quick disconnect on the air line and its super convenient.

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        Valued C.
        Excellent quality and value no more flat beers!

        Works great it takes a couple of bottles to get the hang of it. Once you bottle 3 to 4 beers you get the concept. A key tip is to remember to shut off the beer side before capping. I did this and made a volcano mess out of one beer. Another helpful tip is if your going to bottle a large amount crank your co2 up 5 to 10 psi the night before. Start at the recommended psi settings in the instructions on the day of bottling. Cap on the foam, the foam should rise slowly, no volcanoes. From there can find your sweet spot psi without wasting too much beer. Friends and family we’re happy with a nice carbonated beer. I would recommend this product good quality and value.

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        LarryD
        Great piece, and easy to use.

        Great piece of equipment! It took a bit a plumbing, but I was able to put a T in one of my gas lines to attach the gas side and a ball lock on the beer side and I was rolling. They sell a connection kit, but I opted not to get it. They say it takes a bit of practice to get used to it, but mine was nice and easy from the start! Just remember to purge and pressurize your bottle first then use the vent to allow beer to slowly fill the bottle. I might build a stand next to mount it on...

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        Erik J.

        Works great!!! By far the best way to bottle home brew.

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        Christopher O.
        Love this thing

        Absolutely worth the purchase. I now have less exposure to oxygen and don't have to wait very long to carbonate. It works great. Took a few bottles to get used to it, but it works great. I was surprised that the relief valve has to be unscrewed close to the end (at one point I didn't realize how far I was going and it popped out), but after I got into a rhythm, it's worked great. I also got the accessory package that came with it. Slightly confused at first, but you literally cut your gas line and install the Tee. The gaskets that it comes with work great. No leaks, nothing. They snap together when needed.

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        Harry G.
        Couldnt build all stainless DiY for less

        This is a good piece of kit for the home brewer who wants to bottle from Keg. I have room for just one keg in the beer fridge so bottling some while the keg is running perfect gives some in-between beers to enjoy after it kicks and the next keg is chilling/carbonating.Takes some practice and paying attention, need to fill to the right place to cap on foam but not too much to prevent spraying when removing stopper from bottle. A small inverted plastic cup sort of thing above the stopper might make a good spray shield.Also, if pulling a touch early to avoid the spray adding a little more beer to the bottom not under pressure (stopper raised slightly out of bottle) will bring the foam to the lip of the bottle but be careful to swing valve to beer not gas or you will get a foam volcano. dont ask me how I know this.Anyhow, for the price you cant build it sourcing new all stainless parts if you value your time at all and piecing it together it will have many more fittings and places that are hard to clean so just do yourself a favor and buy it if you are in the market for a counter pressure filler.

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        Patrick H.
        Could use improvement

        While I like it for its stainless steel construction, the relief valve is somewhat of a pain and won't release until almost screwed all of the way out. Also, don't plan to use this device too much to fill up bombers or anything larger than a 12oz bottle.

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        Dan M.

        How have I not reviewed this yet? First borrowed a friends about 16 months ago and immediately fell in love. Bought mine and my only regret is not getting the deluxe kit. Far superior to all other bottle fillers I've used.

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        Luigi D.
        Some thread burrs

        Just received the filler. Took it a part to clean and sanitize before using this weekend. Generally well made but the Teflon tape is of cheap quality and one of the 1/2" NPT hose barbs had burrs on the leading thread that was chewing up the 3-way valve. I used a small file to remove the burrs. We will see how it performs soon....

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        Jackie D.
        Nice bottle filler

        I researched it and this is the one I decided on. I’m very pleased it works great

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        Rob Tj
        Great Product!

        Finally got it in the mail and started using it right away, its very hand and easy to use, great for quick bottle and growler fill ups!

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        BobberDC
        Love it!

        I had the choice between this and a Blichmann beer gun. I chose this because it seemed to make more sense. After hearing all the complaints from friends who bought the beer gun, I knew which one to buy.I also bought the "accessory kit" which necessarily increases the overall cost, but I think it's worth it. I can connect easily, maintain carbonation, and bottle off of my kegs for club meetings, trips, or competitions. It works as advertised, and has been doing well for me filling cases upon cases of bottles over the time that I've had it. There are no parts to lose or fall off inside the bottles.The one downside is that it doesn't really work with stubby bottles, because the metal "wand" is a fixed length and the rubber stopper won't slide down. That's a minor issue for me - I just don't use those types of bottles. Highly recommend this.

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        TheVillageBrewer
        Well worth the effort to use it.....

        We all collect equipment and gizmos in our brewing journey. MoreBeers filler gave me a little bit of a learning curve but I caught on after a half a case of bottles. If you don't want oxidation in your bottled product, especially your precious barley wines, old ales,etc then I recommend you shell out a few dollars and start purging your bottles as you fill. Has never failed me.

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        Marc C
        Works well

        This does a good job filling bottles, so long as everything is kept cold (including bottle), otherwise I've had foaming issues. I knocked a star off because its a little awkward to use compared to one-handed products (e.g. Blichman's). I found that creating a "filling station" whereby I put the empty chilled bottle into a sanitized bucket for filling, worked best, because I could set down and lean the filler inside the bucket to keep the drippings contained while I capped the bottle. Works well even for the larger 20oz bottles.

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        BRIBECK
        A MUST HAVE TOOL!!!!

        I was going to build one of these myself...but it wasn't worth it after I priced the individual components (in stainless steel). Great price for a great tool.This makes filling a bottle so much easier. The ability to purge the oxygen out of the bottle is invaluable.Watch the video on this product.You can beat the price and the valuable use of this tool.This is better than the Blichmann beer gun which cannot purge oxygen.

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        scromeens
        Good Product Once You Figure It Out

        I just received my bottle filler this week. First time I used it I was not getting any flow. You have to thread the relief valve way out to get the beer flow going. Buy the accessory kit. Once I finally got the process flow figured out it worked great.

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        Richard S
        Great Product

        I own two of these, great quality filler for the price. All stainless except the spring in the check valve which starts to corrode if left in PBW too long. Spring is not that strong either. I recommed replacing the spring with a stainless one. I also recommed placing a stainless fender washer above the rubber stopper to get even pressure on top of it when filling. Gas and beer both fill from the bottom. Filler works great, I am usually able to fill bottles with little to no foam/wasted beer.

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        Mikal M
        Decent bottle filler

        This bottle filler takes a few times to get the hang of. Once you have it dialed in, filling bottles is pretty easy. Yes the spring isn't stainless but since it's on the overflow valve it doesn't' really matter.

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        Michael R
        Excellent Product, No Issues With Quality

        I opted for this CPF over others because of the materials they are made from or the DIY route which would have been more expensive and time consuming shopping for all of the parts.I have not encountered any issues with the quality of the parts as others have mentioned or problems with components, then again I immediately disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and tested the unit before actually using it with my beer.So far I have had zero issues and only changes I would consider making are replacing the hose connections with quick disconnects to ease disassembly and cleaning.Otherwise, this filler worked flawlessly for me, filled bottles accurately and minimized waste due to foaming (no more than 1 oz out of 5 gal lost).Highly recommend this unit, but make sure to check that all parts are tight and to play with your CO2 pressure settings (I worked at 5 psi). Anything higher showed failing seals or loose connections on my keg and lines.

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        Anonymous

        I lost the spring to my counter-pressure filler when cleaning it which unfortunately renders it unusable. What size is the spring and where could I get a replacement? I don't see anything with that specific label on the MoreBeer web site.

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