H heshtodd Member Joined Mar 30, 2009 Messages 10 Reaction score 0 Mar 30, 2009 #1 Had two glass carboys that broke but I have two plastic ones. I always avoided plastic assuming there would be strange plastic aftertastes. Has anyone compared the two?
Had two glass carboys that broke but I have two plastic ones. I always avoided plastic assuming there would be strange plastic aftertastes. Has anyone compared the two?
truckmann Mann Cave Brewer HBT Supporter Joined Aug 13, 2007 Messages 484 Reaction score 11 Location Mannford, OK Mar 30, 2009 #2 If it's food grade plastic you will have no aftertaste cause from the buckets.. I am currently fermenting in 15 gallon plastic barrels.
If it's food grade plastic you will have no aftertaste cause from the buckets.. I am currently fermenting in 15 gallon plastic barrels.
OP OP H heshtodd Member Joined Mar 30, 2009 Messages 10 Reaction score 0 Mar 30, 2009 #3 yes they are food grade.
S SumnerH Well-Known Member Joined Feb 17, 2009 Messages 2,057 Reaction score 44 Location Alexandria, VA, USA Mar 30, 2009 #4 Plastic works fine, no aftertastes. #1 or #2 (PETE or LDPE).