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Better Bottle 6 US Gallon Better Bottle

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MSRP: $60.00
Average Price: $27.40
Manufacturer: Better Bottle
Recommended?
Yes: 58 / No: 1

6 US Gallon Better Bottle

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basementbrewbrad

Member
basementbrewbrad's Reviews
01-05-2012, 01:52 PM
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


BeerBrewBob
Junior Member
BeerBrewBob's Reviews
11-16-2011, 04:18 PM
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...


rhamilton
Senior Member
rhamilton's Reviews
09-19-2011, 12:29 PM
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

Comments:
Great product at a great price. I wanted glass but I couldn't justify the price.


krenshaw

Batch Sparging Badass
krenshaw's Reviews
09-01-2011, 09:37 AM
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.


absoluthamm

Grinder
absoluthamm's Reviews
08-08-2011, 09:55 PM
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


wadefisher

Brew Meister
wadefisher's Reviews

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.


krbrumma
Junior Member
krbrumma's Reviews
03-14-2011, 07:39 PM
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.


ChefSpam
Junior Member
ChefSpam's Reviews
03-08-2011, 04:45 PM
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).


bbognerks
Senior Member
bbognerks's Reviews
01-17-2011, 04:06 PM
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.


dcott
Senior Member
dcott's Reviews
01-12-2011, 07:12 PM
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?


imasickboy

Senior Member
imasickboy's Reviews
12-30-2010, 05:55 PM
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.


bigc3031

Junior Member
bigc3031's Reviews
11-22-2010, 09:28 PM
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.


bmcmahan
Junior Member
bmcmahan's Reviews
10-27-2010, 03:47 PM
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.


bbarr21
Member
bbarr21's Reviews
09-25-2010, 10:45 AM
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


prospero
Junior Member
prospero's Reviews
08-10-2010, 12:10 PM
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.


dmfa200

Senior Member
dmfa200's Reviews
06-30-2010, 12:22 PM
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.


n8ms
Junior Member
n8ms's Reviews
06-13-2010, 11:45 PM
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.


SupraSPL
Member
SupraSPL's Reviews
03-26-2010, 09:46 AM
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.


cookinwood

Member
cookinwood's Reviews
03-07-2010, 12:55 AM
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


BigNastyBrew

Senior Member
BigNastyBrew's Reviews

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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