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Better Bottle 6 US Gallon Better Bottle
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Product Information
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$60.00 |
| Average Price: |
$27.40 |
| Manufacturer: |
Better Bottle |
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6 US Gallon Better Bottle
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basementbrewbrad's Reviews
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Price: $55.00 Pros: Good for both primary and secondary fermenting. Also have tru flo for easy racking to secondary/bottling bucket. Easy to clean with hot water and oxy clean. Cons: Not easy to pick up or move without causing solution to come out of valve Recommended? Yes
Comments: Great with the true flow valve. Easy to clean and rack to a secondary or bottling bucket. If buying with the true flow valve the tool to remove is a must in order to clean and install. Great product
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BeerBrewBob's Reviews
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Price: $28.00 Pros: Light weight. Looks more professional. Get to watch the fermentation! Cons: Plastic. Feels less important than Glass. Recommended? Yes
Comments: I like that completely filled, it is up to half the weight of a glass carboy. It is also much less dangerous if dropped. Other than that, it is a plastic carboy. What else can you say...
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rhamilton's Reviews
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Price: $24.99 Pros: Lightweight, clear, cheap, durable, easy to clean. Cons: 5 gallons of wort is pretty heavy. Leaning a full carboy to the side collapses the corner. Not critical but probably not a good idea to do this often. Recommended? Yes
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Great product at a great price. I wanted glass but I couldn't justify the price.
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krenshaw's Reviews
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Price: $25.00 Pros: - won't break
- lightweight
- not a bad price Cons: - plastic can scratch Recommended? Yes
Comments: I've exclusively used better bottles in my brewing (i have 3, looking to get more) and can't complain at all. The only problem i am worried with is scratching them on the inside, though i've found even with the grossest leftovers from months of fermenting, all you need is half a scoop of oxy soaked in to the brim and it'll take out all the nasties easily. Many people are worried about oxygen getting through, though that hasn't been a problem with me (at least i haven't noticed any problems) so i consider it a nonissue..
bottom line, i love that they are light, won't break, and will stand up to the test of time if you treat them right, and if you accidentally knock them off the counter.
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absoluthamm's Reviews
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Price: $50.00 Pros: Racking Adapter
Spigot
Can be used all in one for bottling Cons: Plastic flexes when moving
Could always use bigger ;) Recommended? Yes
Comments: Amazing
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wadefisher's Reviews
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08-05-2011, 09:16 AM |
Price: $30.00 Pros: Light Weight, Priced right Cons: Cracks form Recommended? No
Comments: I have had 3 of these form cracks in the bottom. Never dropped them. By the third one the common denominator was cleaning them with PBW and hot water. Not over the recomended temperture. So now I clean them with warm water. When I wrote the company with the issue I received no response.
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krbrumma's Reviews
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Price: $22.00 Pros: Won't explode Cons: None really, Except they don't offer 14 gallon. or conical, it's a good material. Recommended? Yes
Comments: Don't want to break glass? Get these. Very functional.
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ChefSpam's Reviews
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Price: $27.99 Pros: Durable, lightweight, adequate headspace, easy to clean, not as fragile as glass. Being an industry standard means finding 3rd party accessories is very easy! Cons: Light Permeable, can be scratched if not careful, No handle. Recommended? Yes
Comments: My 6gal. BB came as part of the "Norther Brewer - Deluxe Starter Kit". It's every bit as functional as a 6gal. glass Carboy, it just takes a gentler touch when cleaning to prolong its life. Great purchase for any beginner - intermediate brewer (even some advanced/veteran brewers still prefer them).
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bbognerks's Reviews
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Price: $25.00 Pros: Light, Durable Cons: Easily scratchable Recommended? Yes
Comments: I wouldn't use anything else. My friend uses glass carboys. Lugging those full of wort up/down a flight of stairs to his basement is a PITA. The better bottles make this process a whole lot easier due to less weight. Also, if we would ever happen to drop one, there is a better chance of saving the wort.
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dcott's Reviews
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Price: $25.00 Pros: Light weight, see-through, virtually indestructible Cons: Somewhat difficult to clean Recommended? Yes
Comments: Probably had my better bottle primary for around 6-8 brews now. Compared to my glass monster that I used to have, this puppy is far easier to transport for cleaning, etc. It is difficult to clean compared to a bucket, but there's less chance of contamination, and, did I mention, it's light-weight and easy to carry?
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imasickboy's Reviews
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Price: $28.00 Pros: Lightweight, durable Cons: No cons, just minor concerns Recommended? Yes
Comments: Cleaning krausen residue is a bit tricky. I won't stick a carboy brush in it, because I don't want to chance scratching it. So hot water, PBW or oxyclean, and about a half cup of bleach goes in, instead. After standing for about an hour, it has all disappeared. Rinse well, and I'm happy. My biggest concern is remembering to empty it of all cleansers in a timely fashion. You do not want to leave cleaning solutions in these for more than 24 hours. Chemicals WILL deteriorate the plastic, and cause it to crack if left inside for days at a time.
They make large rubber bungs, so you don't need to buy the expensive plastic stuff that is made specifically for these.
I'm very happy with my 3 Better Bottles, and would not hesitate to buy more of them when I need additional space.
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bigc3031's Reviews
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Price: $21.00 Pros: Cheap, durable, easy to clean Cons: None Recommended? Yes
Comments: I use these as a secondary, they work well and are dependable.
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bmcmahan's Reviews
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Price: $25.00 Pros: light weight and easy to move Cons: None at this time Recommended? Yes
Comments: I bought a few of these after having a few mishaps with my glass carboys (screaming wife and glass every where in the kitchen). So I figured I would give the better bottles a chance. I don't worry too much about dropping this carboy. It's light weight and very easy to move around, my only concern is how it will stand up overtime. If your looking to replace your glass carboys for various reason, I would say look no further.
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bbarr21's Reviews
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Price: $30.00 Pros: light weight, no chip or break Cons: none Recommended? Yes
Comments: love it, put an aquarium thermometer on side for easy temp readings
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prospero's Reviews
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Price: $24.00 Pros: Less expensive than glass. Cons: Scratches easily if scrubbed. Recommended? Yes
Comments: Great place to start for beginner home brewers. Use this for primary.
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dmfa200's Reviews
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Price: $25.00 Pros: Easy to clean
Easy to handle Cons: none Recommended? Yes
Comments: Get the high flow valve for carboy. It make transferring simple, way easier than siphoning.
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n8ms's Reviews
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Price: $30.00 Pros: Durable and forgiving. Cons: Can't take hot temps Recommended? Yes
Comments: I deformed one of mine using water that was too hot.
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SupraSPL's Reviews
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Price: $28.00 Pros: Light, cheap, safety Cons: Hard to clean Krausen. I tried PBW and it helps but still needs physical scrubbing, which may leave scratches. Recommended? Yes
Comments: I prefer these over buckets due to lower chance of contamination when open. I prefer them over the glass carboys due to lower cost and lighter weight. I end up carrying these things up and down the stairs when they are full so less weight is ideal. The lower weight makes for easier cleaning except for the krausen issue mentioned above.
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cookinwood's Reviews
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Price: $25.00 Pros: Light and non breakable Cons: Bung costs as much as carboy Recommended? Yes
Comments: These are great carboys, the bungs are expensive but have highly adaptable plug hole with many pieces that also fit a standard air lock
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BigNastyBrew's Reviews
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05-06-2009, 01:22 AM |
Better Bottle 6 US Gallon Better Bottle
Price: $28.00 Recommended? Yes
Comments: I love these things. I have a 6 gallon Better Bottle, 2 5 gallon Better bottles, and a 6 gallon glass carboy. No issues to date.
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