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Glass Carboys for Fermenting Wine
Fermentation vessels must be made of food grade materials. Glass carboys are the best choice for secondary fermentation and some primary fermentation. Glass is easy to clean and sanitize and will last a life time if cared for. Remember safety first. Never put boiling water into a glass vessel. The high temperature will cause the glass to expand quickly and break.
The Better Bottle
Dont think of Better-Bottle carboys as plastic, think of them as better than glass. They are made from a special type of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which make them acceptable for fermenting wine or beer.
The Better Bottle has the advantage of being light weight compared to glass. When cleaning, you can invert the bottle and using a pistol-grip garden hose nozzle, direct a stream of water into the bottle to rinse out. There are also many commercial bottle rinsing attachments available for sink faucets. You can also simply fill partially with hot water, hold a towel over the open end and shake vigorously to rinse out. Invert and air dry.
Better-Bottle PET carboys are rated to 60°C (140°F), the highest temperature recommended for home hot water heaters. Higher temperatures are unsafe, unnecessary and likely to distort the carboy.
One Gallon & Half Gallon Glass Jugs
We only sell new glass bottles and jars. Our one gallon or half gallon jugs include plastic caps with liquid proof liners. Jugs are available individually and by the case. These jugs are suited to bulk bottling of non carbonated beverages, growing yeast starters and any application where clear glass is acceptable.
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solid plastic bottle without a spigot portBetter-Bottle PET carboys are made from a special type of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which make them acceptable for fermenting wine or beer. They are rated to 60 degrees C (140 degrees F), the highest temperature recommended for home hot water heaters. Higher temperatures are unsafe, unnecessary and likely to distort the carboy. |
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Glass carboys are the best choice for secondary fermentation and some primary fermentation. Glass is easy to clean and sanitize and will last a life time if cared for properly. |
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This belt is designed to wrap around most primary and secondary fermenters. It heats at a constant 75 - 80° F. It works for wine, beer and cheese making. |
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Designed by a home brewer, this innovative product ends the struggle of handling and moving glass carboys. Constructed of polypropylene webbing, it creates handles around a carboy. Adjusts to fit 3 to 7 gallon carboys and can support 100 LB. |
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Attaches to your variable speed drillThe exclusively designed cleaning pads are made of a 100% non-woven viscose material specially processed using air-spun technology. This makes the Carboy Cleaner cleaning pads super absorbent, lint free, strong, yet soft enough that it will not scratch any fine surface. |
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21 inch cleaning brush |
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Plastic dryer holds carboy upside down for draining making them easy to clean and sanitize and is top shelf dishwasher safe. |
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These handles are used for stability, not lifting. |
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Padded insulation protects carboys from harmful light rays, heat, cold, and breakage. |
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With white plastic cap |
Fits gallon and half gallon jugsFor glass gallon jugs |
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Fits gallon and half gallon jugsThis is a plastic screw cap for a one gallon or half gallon jug that is designed to work with the Econolock Airlock. It is perfect for making small batches and preparing yeast starters. |
A large glass bottle, with a narrow neck and a plastic casing or basket for easy moving and storage. |