15 gallon Demijohn Solera Thoughts?

[jmich24]

15 gallon Demijohn Solera

http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/15-gallon-demi-john.html?gclid=CIng7e6GgcMCFSIV7AodHGUA2Q

Anyone tried?
Thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

 

[WI_Wino]

For the price you could probably procure a half barrel keg. Demijohns are notorious for being very thin glass.

 

[MileHighBrewer]

A buddy of mine uses several for lambic batches and has been pretty happy. But be very careful with them.

 

[bovineblitz]

Look for nalgene carboys on craigslist, you can get great deals on 50L (~13.2 gal) if that works for you. They retail at $200+ typically.

 

[rowan57]

Oooh I have one I bought off an old wine guy, currently a decoration in my bedroom, bookmarked for future reference.

 

[dougdecinces]

I don't see why that wouldn't work. At the same time, if you are going to do that much, why not go for a barrel? My LHBS sells used 15 gal bourbon barrels for $175. I also think our demijohns are $10-20 cheaper. Not sure if they ship them, though.

 

[jmich24]

I don't see why that wouldn't work. At the same time, if you are going to do that much, why not go for a barrel? My LHBS sells used 15 gal bourbon barrels for $175. I also think our demijohns are $10-20 cheaper. Not sure if they ship them, though.

My main concern was long term O2 exposure in the small barrel.

 

[sweetcell]

My main concern was long term O2 exposure in the small barrel.

use wax to seal part or all of the barrel:
http://www.funkfactorygeuzeria.com/2012/02/paraffin-waxing-barrel.html
http://embracethefunk.com/2013/12/14/for-the-love-of-the-barrel/

 

[MileHighBrewer]

Go plastic, imho. My 15 gal drums were free and make perfectly fine sour beer. I use the barrels lme comes in. There are other options for very good prices. Barrels are great, but mostly are for romantic reasons. Demis are great too....but you can get 2-3 plastic containers for the price of one demi or barrbarrel