Reddit reviews Big Mouth Bubbler EVO 6.5 Gallon Glass Carboy Fermentor
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The revolutionary Big Mouth Bubbler glass, re-engineered by world-class Polish master glassmakersNow features the new Big Mouth Bubbler Universal Single-Port Lid! Opening accepts a #6.5 Rubber Stopper or Small Universal StopperExtra-thick glass eliminates oxygen permeation and keeps your brew safeInstantly measure volume with gallon graduation marksEasier transfer of clear beer with a taller, narrower body while ensuring less liquid is left behind
If you're gonna stick with glass get a large mouth fermenter like this
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Mouth-Bubbler®-Gallon-Fermentor/dp/B00W3PYBMS
Or get PET, and use a non-abrasive sponge for cleaning. I have seen too many pictures and videos of glass carboys breaking so I only use PET now. Glass is much heavier as well. I haven't had issues with plastic at all.
Used would be fine for now. I've been looking at these glass big mouth carboys for a while now I just can't bring myself to pay the price. I'm sure I'lll get to it eventually:
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For larger brews of kombucha it gets tough depending on what you prefer to brew in. Some also get very heavy as you go up in gallons. I've been looking into this for a while and it's not a simple decision. You have to decide what way you want to go with your brewing when you get to the point of wanting a higher yield.
The choices you have are brewing grade plastics, brewing grade stainless steel, ceramic, glass, and wood.
Wooden barrels are going to be the one of the most expensive and the hardest to purchase. It costs about 175 dollars for a 5 gallon vinegar/kombucha barrel. Note this is a special barrel and is different from wine barrels in construction. 20 Liter Oak Kombucha Barrel
Stainless is going to be the other more expensive one but costs will vary. Though it seems to be a lot easier to get a large capacity stainless fermenter versus the bigger barrels. These are commonplace from pretty much any brewing equipment seller. 14 Gallon Stainless Steel Fermenter
Glass and Ceramic are rarer in gallon sizes larger than 5-10. I have hear tell of specially made glass/ceramic large containers but they would not be cheap. The largest easily accessible glass container I've found is the 6.5 gallon big mouth bubbler carboy. The largest ceramic container I've found is a 10 gallon preserving crock.
Plastic will be hands down the cheapest and lightest way to go for larger brews. 6.5 Gallon plastic fermenter with lid and Drum Tap
Basically if you go with anything outside of plastic you will be paying from 75-175 for 5+ gallons in a single container. My 1st choice has been to try out the Big Mouth Bubbler and see how I like that but my second is to get into brewing in barrels but that just my choice.