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| Pros
| Cons
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| Glass Carboy
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- Clarity
- Glass itself is definitely not oxygen permeable
- Can't scratch
- Will not wear out
- 6.5g glass may be more desirable than 6g Better Bottle
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- Heavier
- Breakable (empty or full)
- 6.5g and 5g glass have 2 different mouth diameters
- Can't use spigot when racking
- Shape can vary slightly
- Can crack if hot liquid is poured into it
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| Better Bottle
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- Lighter
- Safer - No glass shards if broken
- Cheaper shipping
- Can have a spigot installed
- Standardized mouth for 6g and 5g
- Uniform size and shape
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- Not as clear for viewing
- Can be scratched
- Will show signs of wear and tear
- Long-term oxygen permeability unknown
- Tendency to flex if you pick up a full one, possibly allowing airlock water into your wort
- Will not hold negative pressure, which is important if you use a Wort Wizard
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