{"title":"Fermenting Buckets","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop \u003cstrong\u003efermenting buckets\u003c\/strong\u003e for making beer, wine and cider at home. Choose from 10 litre, 25 litre and 33 litre food-grade plastic \u003cstrong\u003efermentation buckets\u003c\/strong\u003e, with solid lids, airlock-ready grommet lids and tapped options. These are individual fermenting vessels rather than complete brewing starter kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Fermentation Bucket Size Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 litre fermenting bucket:\u003c\/strong\u003e a practical option for smaller batches, test recipes and country wines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 litre fermenting bucket:\u003c\/strong\u003e a popular size for homebrewing; check the finished batch volume and leave sufficient headspace for vigorous fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33 litre fermenting bucket:\u003c\/strong\u003e extra room for fermentation foam and larger batches, depending on your recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid Lid, Airlock or Tap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esolid lid\u003c\/strong\u003e is useful where a separate airlock fitting is not needed. If your recipe calls for an airlock, choose a bucket with a suitable grommet lid and add a compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airlocks-bungs\"\u003eairlock\u003c\/a\u003e if one is not supplied. A \u003cstrong\u003ebucket with a tap\u003c\/strong\u003e can make transferring or bottling easier. Always check the individual listing for exactly which fittings are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing a Fermenting Bucket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and sanitise your fermenter and anything that touches the brew before use. Follow the kit's recommended volume and temperature, and use a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrometers-refractometers\"\u003ehydrometer\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm fermentation is complete before packaging. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleaning-sanitizing\"\u003ecleaning and sanitising supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syphons-racking\"\u003esyphons and racking equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFermenting Bucket FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the same bucket for beer, wine and cider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a suitable food-grade fermentation bucket can be used for different drinks if it is thoroughly cleaned and sanitised between batches. Avoid heavily scratched or damaged vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a fermenting bucket need an airlock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every fermentation setup uses one, but many homebrew recipes use an airlock to allow gas to escape while limiting exposure. Check whether your chosen lid has a grommet and whether an airlock is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a 25 litre bucket big enough for 40 pints?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty UK pints is approximately 22.7 litres. A 25 litre bucket leaves limited headspace at that fill level, so check the kit's fermentation requirements; a larger fermenter may be preferable for vigorous batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor different vessel types, browse our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fermentation-vessels\"\u003efermentation vessels\u003c\/a\u003e range or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fermenters-buckets\"\u003efermenters and buckets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"10l-fermentation-bucket-with-lid","title":"10 Litre Fermentation Bucket with Lid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompact food-grade fermentation bucket for small-batch brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straightforward 10-litre food-grade plastic fermentation bucket with a fitted lid, suitable for fermenting beer, wine, cider, or mead in smaller batches. The lid creates a seal to protect the fermenting liquid from contamination, and the bucket can be fitted with an airlock (via a grommet in the lid) for active fermentation monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 10 litres, this bucket is well suited to small-batch brewing, country wine making, or as a secondary vessel for racking and clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 10 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Food-grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Fitted lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Primary or secondary fermentation, racking, clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: Beer, wine, cider, mead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Hop Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597934354775,"sku":null,"price":6.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5407.jpg?v=1769252497"},{"product_id":"youngs-10l-fermentation-bucket-with-lid","title":"Young's 10L Fermentation Bucket with Solid Lid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYoung’s 10-litre food-grade fermentation bucket with solid lid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reliable 10-litre food-grade plastic fermentation bucket from Young’s, one of the UK’s most established homebrew brands. Supplied with a solid lid, it is suitable for fermenting beer, wine, cider, or mead in smaller batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 10 litres, this bucket is well suited to small-batch brewing, country wine making, or use as a secondary vessel for racking and clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 10 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Food-grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Solid lid (no grommet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Young’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Primary or secondary fermentation, racking, clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: Beer, wine, cider, mead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included lid is solid and does not have a grommet, so it will not accept an airlock directly. If you need to fit an airlock, a grommet will need to be added to the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hop Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53598239752535,"sku":null,"price":6.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/barrel_tap_backnut_12mm_e2cc5554-787c-46b8-abff-a17b27619f78.jpg?v=1777992272"},{"product_id":"25l-fermentation-bucket-with-lid","title":"25L Fermentation Bucket with Lid","description":"\u003ch2\u003e25-litre food-grade fermentation bucket with grommet lid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 25-litre food-grade plastic fermentation bucket supplied with a grommet lid, ready to accept a standard fermentation airlock. Suitable for fermenting beer, wine, cider, or mead, and large enough for standard 23-litre (40-pint) homebrew kit batches with headspace to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grommet lid allows CO₂ to escape during active fermentation while keeping the contents sealed from contamination — no additional lid upgrade required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 25 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Food-grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Grommet lid (airlock-ready)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: Beer, wine, cider, mead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal batch size: Up to 23 litres (40 pints)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVendor: Bevie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Hop Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53598565073239,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Bucket_25l.jpg?v=1792752782"},{"product_id":"25l-food-grade-fermentation-bucket-with-solid-lid","title":"25L Fermentation Bucket with Solid Lid","description":"\u003ch2\u003e25-litre food-grade fermentation bucket with solid lid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 25-litre food-grade plastic fermentation bucket supplied with a solid lid. Suitable for fermenting beer, wine, cider, or mead, and large enough for standard 23-litre (40-pint) homebrew kit batches with headspace to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid lid provides a secure cover during fermentation, storage, or when used as a secondary vessel for racking and clearing. If you want to fit an airlock for active primary fermentation, the lid can be upgraded with a grommet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 25 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Food-grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Solid lid (no grommet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: Beer, wine, cider, mead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal batch size: Up to 23 litres (40 pints)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The solid lid has no grommet and will not accept an airlock directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hop Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53598762959191,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Bucket_25l.jpg?v=1792752782"},{"product_id":"youngs-33l-fermentation-bucket-with-lid","title":"Young's 33L Fermentation Bucket with Lid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYoung’s 33-litre food-grade fermentation bucket with grommet lid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 33-litre food-grade plastic fermentation bucket from Young’s, supplied with a grommet lid ready to accept a standard fermentation airlock. Suitable for fermenting beer, wine, cider, or mead, and large enough for standard 23-litre (40-pint) homebrew kit batches with generous headspace, or larger 30-litre batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 33 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Food-grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Grommet lid (airlock-ready)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: Beer, wine, cider, mead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal batch size: Up to 30 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airlock not included. For a replacement grommet lid, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spare-lid-with-grommet-for-33-litre-fermentation-bucket\"\u003eYoung’s Lid for 33L Fermentation Bucket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hop Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53598957633879,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4949.jpg?v=1769252488"},{"product_id":"youngs-25l-fermentation-bucket-with-solid-lid-tap","title":"Young's 25L Fermentation Bucket with Solid Lid \u0026 Tap","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYoung's 25L Bucket with Solid Lid \u0026amp; Tap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Young's food-grade fermenting bucket set up for straightforward racking and bottling. Its fitted tap allows finished beer, cider or wine to be drawn off without a syphon, making this a useful second vessel after primary fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Young's solid lid is made from a softer plastic that is durable in regular use and less prone to scratching. 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