These are so much easier to clean that the competitor's version with all of the dimples. My first Fermonster was great but the second with spigot is even better. The lid removal tool is a must.

This has been great for lagering in my fridge and secondary for wine ferments. Haven't had too many issues for the first few batches other than it being a bit unwieldy. Unfortunately I just pulled it out to use as a secondary for a cabernet and realized there's a large crack in the interior of the bottom. Doesn't seem like it goes all the way through but don't trust it with any weight and it's an infection vector. Not sure how it got there as I haven't had any impacts or drops with it. I just bought another to replace it since I'm hoping it was a fluke and they're just about the most cost effective option for this type of fermenter. So hopefully I don't regret the replacement but if more cracks show up I'll have to move on to another type of fermenter.

This has been great for lagering in my fridge and secondary for wine ferments. Haven't had too many issues for the first few batches other than it being a bit unwieldy.Unfortunately I just pulled it out to use as a secondary for a cabernet and realized there's a large crack in the interior of the bottom. Doesn't seem like it goes all the way through, but don't trust it with any weight and it's an infection vector. Not sure how it got there, as I haven't had any impacts or drops with it.I just bought another to replace it since I'm hoping it was a fluke and they're just about the most cost effective option for this type of fermenter. So hopefully I don't regret the replacement, but if more cracks show up I'll have to move on to another type of fermenter.

Would recommend. My go to for fermenting home brew. I like to see what’s going on.

Would recommend. My go to for fermenting home brew. I like to see what’s going on.

I like this fermentor because of its smooth surface. It doesn't have a lot of molded 'bubble' features which harbor crud from being cleaned. The spigot make transfers easier. My only to quibbles are. 1.) The mouth is a bit too narrow to allow my massive forearms access for cleaning and 2.) the graduations are hard to discern - I had to highlight them with a sharpie. Minor quibbles.

I like this fermentor because of its smooth surface. It doesn't have a lot of molded 'bubble' features which harbor crud from being cleaned. The spigot make transfers easier.My only to quibbles are. 1.) The mouth is a bit too narrow to allow my massive forearms access for cleaning, and 2.) the graduations are hard to discern - I had to highlight them with a sharpie. Minor quibbles.

It works fine doesn’t seem to be anything special though kind of expensive in my opinion

It works fine , doesn’t seem to be anything special though, kind of expensive in my opinion

I like this and will continue to use but it's not perfect. First of all the plastic is very thin which in itself isn't that big of a problem but coupled with the fact the lid is incredibly hard to remove (hence they sell a lid remover) even when barely tightened that makes the thin side walls a small concern. While trying to get the lid off AND hold the fermenter the sides literally crushed in. Luckily the fermenter was empty or otherwise there would have been beer all over the place. I use a giant pair of slip-joint pliers now when removing the lid but the easily crushed sides are still a concern. But I do like it even with these small issues.

I like this and will continue to use but it's not perfect. First of all, the plastic is very thin which in itself isn't that big of a problem but coupled with the fact the lid is incredibly hard to remove (hence they sell a lid remover) even when barely tightened that makes the thin side walls a small concern. While trying to get the lid off AND hold the fermenter the sides literally crushed in. Luckily the fermenter was empty or otherwise there would have been beer all over the place. I use a giant pair of slip-joint pliers now when removing the lid but the easily crushed sides are still a concern. But, I do like it even with these small issues.

Only issue is that of the three carboys I was able to install the spigot on only one with the supplied (1) tapered washer without it leaking. Luckily I had extra spigots on hand for my 6.5 gallon primary buckets and used the flat washers from them to prevent the leaks. They may just want to consider providing two flat washers.

Only issue is that of the three carboys I was able to install the spigot on only one with the supplied (1) tapered washer without it leaking. Luckily I had extra spigots on hand for my 6.5 gallon primary buckets and used the flat washers from them to prevent the leaks.They may just want to consider providing two flat washers.

Love the new widemouth carboy. Makes filling and cleaning soo much easier. Will order another soon.

Love the new widemouth carboy. Makes filling and cleaning soo much easier. Will order another soon.

Works great for long term sours. Seems to be one of the better options out there for "non-glass" carboys.

Works great for long term sours. Seems to be one of the better options out there for "non-glass" carboys.

So far great experience with this carboy. Easy to clean. Advantage of glass is that you can easily transport it when you have 5+ gallons of beer in it

So far great experience with this carboy. Easy to clean. Advantage of glass is that you can easily transport it when you have 5+ gallons of beer in it

I have the competition's version of this also so here's what I'll say. The lid is a definitive improvement but the competition's lid was never as big of a problem for me as others have indicated. The smooth texture is slitely easier to clean and finally the plastic walls seem a little thicker just judging by the way it feels while handling it both full and empty. Speaking from experience if your considering a large opening fermenter they are the way to go and much easier to clean.

I have the competition's version of this also so here's what I'll say. The lid is a definitive improvement but the competition's lid was never as big of a problem for me as others have indicated. The smooth texture is slitely easier to clean and finally the plastic walls seem a little thicker just judging by the way it feels while handling it both full and empty. Speaking from experience, if your considering a large opening fermenter, they are the way to go and much easier to clean.

Great fermenter for the money. Beginners to advanced brews this fermenter is all you need.

Great fermenter for the money. Beginners to advanced brews, this fermenter is all you need.

Better than using a bucket with a spigot because you can see how fermentation is proceeding.

Better than using a bucket with a spigot because you can see how fermentation is proceeding.

Not as great as the glass fermenters but they're light easy to clean and don't break if you accidentally drop them..

Not as great as the glass fermenters but they're light easy to clean and don't break if you accidentally drop them..

received as scheduled well packaged. The outer box had one damage (carrier) but the vessel was in perfect shape. thank you

received as scheduled, well packaged. The outer box had one damage (carrier) but the vessel was in perfect shape.thank you

These are so much easier to clean that the competitor's version with all of the dimples. My first Fermonster was great but the second with spigot is even better. The lid removal tool is a must.