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skiles3333 · 02-19-2008, 03:52 AM

Is it recommended to only use glass for secondary, or is it fine to use plastic buckets as long as the beer is only going to sit for a few weeks?
Thanks,
Ben

BuffaloSabresBrewer · 02-19-2008, 03:54 AM

You will defiantly be fine for a few weeks.

skiles3333 · 02-19-2008, 03:57 AM

Thanks for the info. - I'm assuming that glass is necessary for anything longer than that?

BuffaloSabresBrewer · 02-19-2008, 04:06 AM

I use glass myself so hopefully someone that uses plastic will chime in.
I use glass because its not porous like plastic and doesnt scratch for hold bacteria.

skiles3333 · 02-19-2008, 04:17 AM

Thanks again for the info- I'm sure I'll pick up some glass carboys sometime and have the option....

**WillPall** · 02-19-2008, 04:21 AM

I don't exactly know what a good PET bottle/bucket would do worse than a glass carboy, but I've used a Better Bottle for my secondary for the last several brews and never noticed anything strange. And as far as bacteria, I would think that not only is the PET pretty safe, but the alcohol in your fermented beer would ward off any nasties.

solidghost · 02-19-2008, 05:17 AM

Glass carboys scare the hell out of me. it's heavy, hard to handle, can be dangerous and it's glass!

ChrisS68 · 02-19-2008, 01:18 PM

I think the main reasons people use glass carboys are:
Aside from the fact they can break if dropped, they're quite durable and avoid scratches.
It's tradition.
You can gaze longingly at your brew.

Chris

**Revvy** · 02-19-2008, 01:37 PM

THere's been two threads in the last week about the difference between Glas Carboy's and Better Bottles... Before you invest in three glass ones, take a look at what a lot of us are saying...then decide which route you want to take...

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/im-switching-better-bottles-55492/

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/glass-vs-plastic-carboy-55204/