Modular Keg and Conical Fermentor

摘要

A system or arrangement for making and using a modular keg and bottom is disclosed. The modular keg includes one of a domed bottom or a conical bottom. An improved sealing system is also disclosed to sealably affix the bottom to the keg body.

主权项

1. A fermentation assembly comprising:
a keg body having a first end and a second end on opposing ends of the keg body and a body wall able to withstand at least about 5 psi of internal pressure; a top member that is fixedly joined to the first end of the keg body; wherein the second end of the keg body interchangeably, sealably joined to either a first removable bottom member via a sealing joint system or a second removable bottom member via a sealing joint system;
wherein the first removable bottom member excludes a liquid-in/gas-out port; andwherein the second removable bottom member has a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion being configured such that the cross-sectional area of the first end portion is less than 33% of the cross-sectional area of the second end portion, and such that the second end portion sealably joins with the second end of the keg body,