Vintage Shop 6 Gallon Plastic Carboy
- 6 gallon PET plastic carboy
- 20.5 inches tall, 11 inches in diameter
- #10 rubber stopper or medium universal stopper
- BPA free and see-through
- Stopper and airlock needed to ferment
- Better Bottle parts compatible
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, see-through PET carboy for secondary wine fermentation that takes Better Bottle parts. A stopper and airlock must be added before it can ferment anything.
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ASIN: B07JN5SM2KCategory: Carboys
Overview
A home winemaker gets a see-through carboy made of polyethylene terephthalate, sized as a secondary fermenter for wine. It is described as comparable to Better Bottle carboys, with compatible parts and accessories.
Low weight compared with glass is the reason to consider this one, and the clear walls let you watch the batch. The listing says plastic will not carry flavors from one batch to the next. It needs a stopper and airlock added, and a carry handle is a separate add-on.
Who it's for
Hobby winemakers moving a batch to a second vessel and carrying it by hand will notice the lower weight. Brewers who want an airlock in the box or prefer a glass vessel should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Lighter than glass
- BPA free PET plastic
- Easy to clean and sanitize
- Works with Better Bottle parts
- Stopper and airlock sold separately
- Carry handle is an add-on
- Needs a larger stopper than glass carboys
- Filled weight not listed
Performance notes
The PET walls are see-through, so fill level and sediment show without opening the vessel. The listing says the plastic does not pass flavors from one batch to the next. The neck takes a rubber stopper or a medium universal stopper, which is larger than the stopper a glass carboy uses, and an airlock fitted through it lets gas escape during fermentation.
Specifications
| Brand | Homebrew Shop |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Stopper Size | #10 rubber stopper or medium universal stopper |
| Height | 20.5 inches |
| Dimensions | 21 x 12 x 21 inches |
| Diameter | 11 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 gallons |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | PET plastic |
| BPA | BPA free |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible parts | Better Bottle parts and accessories |
| Other details | |
| Use | Secondary fermenter for wine |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the Homebrew Shop 6 gallon carboy for fermenting?
Add a stopper and an airlock, which the listing says are needed and does not include. It takes a #10 rubber stopper or a medium universal stopper, which is larger than the stopper a glass carboy takes.
Does this carboy work with Better Bottle caps and handles?
The listing describes it as comparable to Better Bottle carboys and compatible with Better Bottle parts and accessories. It also suggests a snap on carboy handle as a separate purchase.