Anybody used one of these?

[jtvinny]

It is a 7 gallon water jug. I have 3 that I bought for camping. Mine are #2 plastic and although the outside is scratched the inside is untouched. Is this a cheap alternative to glass for beer? (not going to bulk age for a long time in it)

 

[Funkenjaeger]

I have seen one used, or at least one just like it, though I can't seem to find it.

 

[jtvinny]

I bought mine at a sporting goods store and I found this picture in the Bass Pro Shops catalog. I don't know what type of plastic this is though.

 

[MikeInCtown]

It's not the right type of plastic for beer storage, but I would use it for water before the brew. The reason I would not use it for beer storage is because the type of plastic can allow transmission of gasses.

 

[Dr_Deathweed]

jtvinny said they are #2 plastic, thats the same as your buckets. I have seen these used in another thread as well but I couldn't find it either. Someone had a few of the flat ones and was lagering on his fridge shelves. I say go for it, and if you have a bad experience, let us know so no one else will make the same mistake:rockin:

 

[EvilTOJ]

7 gallon jug? That'd be perfect for a primary fermenter!

 

[Revvy]

I too have seen pics of them with airlocks on it....I think maybe there's even a pic in Ed's apfelwein thread.

 

[MixnMatchBrew]

The tricky part is cleaning that handle.

 

[Dr_Deathweed]

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