Better Bottle 5 Gallon Carboy

[NewBrew09]

6 Gallon BB, easy to clean and sturdy. Best fermentor I own! Have brewed 2 batches in it as a secondary and very happy with the results.
Price Payed: $22.00
Recommended? Yes

 

[yeoldebrewer]

More kudos for Better Bottles. I have a 5 gallon standard and 6 gallon ported. I think the wall could be a tad thicker for the 6 gallon, but the plastic is super tough and thick where it really counts. The PET just doesn't absorb odors and flavors and it cleans easily. The racking adapter and valve beat siphoning anytime.
Price Payed: $0.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: odor and taste free, lightweight, good quality and great product tech info
Cons: may possibly crack at bottom if mishandled while full

 

[jescholler]

I've only used it once, so I don't have a lot of history. After bottling, it was very easy to clean. Also, it didn't break when I was handling it, so I still have the tendons in my hands.
Price Payed: $33.00
Recommended? Yes

 

[uabericm]

Very nice and you don't have to worry about crashing a glass carboy. About to pull a lager out of the fridge and then I will let you know how cleaning goes.
Price Payed: $20.00
Recommended? Yes

 

[Aleforge]

I love my Better Bottles, I have 2 of them and 2 glass carboys and always go for these first. The only thing I have issues with is scraping stuck on krausen sometimes. I have gone ahead and used the carboy brush, which is not recommended. Someone has suggested putting a sock over it for protection which I might try next time.
Price Payed: $26.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: Light weight, unbreakable, good price
Cons: Can scratch during cleaning if not careful, some suck back possibilities

 

[Brodie2571]

The Better Bottle is amazing. It's a extremly durable, unbreakable light PET plastic (That's the good kind) and Have never had a problem with it to date.
Price Payed: $25.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: Almost UNBREAKABLE!!! Easy to clean. Low amount of scratches from brushing. Very light.
Cons: none

 

[sjzabel]

Picked up a
1. ported 6 gallon ported BB
2. racking adapter
3. simple flo valve
4. installation tube (def. made it easier to install)
5. universal closure
6. dry lock
7. right angle hose barb
8. blue handle
(you can see how it got to 120ish )
It is light, has a lot of hardware and racking is easier. I really like that you attach a bottling wand directly to simple flo valve.
If you are not using co2 to rack (ala gravity fed) it can get slow towards the bottom of the bottle.
Definitely look at the tips an tricks on their site (http://www.better-bottle.com)
Price Payed: $120.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: Easier and Oxygen free racking, well made, nice hardware options
Cons: Price and it flexes rather easily

 

[prospero]

Great place to start for beginner home brewers. Use the 5 gallon for secondary when required.
Price Payed: $24.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: Less expensive than glass.
Cons: Scratches easily if scrubbed.

 

[ChefSpam]

My 5gal. BB came as part of the "Norther Brewer - Deluxe Starter Kit". It's every bit as functional as a 5gal. glass Carboy, it just takes a gentler touch when cleaning to prolong its life. Great purchase for any beginner - intermediate brewer looking to do secondary fermentation(even some advanced/veteran brewers still prefer them).
Price Payed: $26.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: Durable, lightweight, adequate headspace, easy to clean, not as fragile as glass. Being an industry standard means finding 3rd party accessories is very easy!
Cons: Light Permeable, can be scratched if not careful, No handle.

 

[MRbutlertron]

I don't want to go to the hospital because of a broken carboy so I use better bottles. I have never had a problem with them and would highly recommend them.
Price Payed: $35.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: See through, durable
Cons: won't shatter

 

[SaruneJr]

im liking it so far. no big issues like how its clear so i can see the brew inside
Price Payed: $25.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: first time using it
Cons: none so far
better then 2 liter bottles

 

[ronclark]

The Better Bottle is the industries answer to the standard glass carboy. One can now watch their brews ferment through a clear device without having the worries of broken glass. The downside is that cleaning is a bit more difficult in that bottle brushes can leave scratches that hold bacterias and can cause infections. More soaking and gentler cleaning is required for Better Bottles. All in all, I use mine for secondary fermentation vessels only because I prefer the ease of mixing in a bucket. For others, it is not the same. Regardless, if you do secondary fermentations and have concerns of broken glass this is the way to go.
Price Payed: $25.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: Clear so that you can watch fermentation. Easy to rack into. Lighter weight and less fragile than glass.
Cons: More difficult to clean than a standard glass carboy or pale.

 

[Anarchos]

A better bottle carboy is a must have for any brewer. it is not glass so it will not break on you, and it is clear so it is much better than a bucket. all in all this is a great tool to have.
Price Payed: $23.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: it very easy to keep an eye on the fermentation process because it is clear.
Cons: If you dont have the carboy handle extra it can be awkward to move once full.

 

[cyberlord]

Lightweight food grade plastic bottle that has structural features built-in to make it sturdier that other plastic bottles. Useful as primary for fermenting juice or secondary or bulk aging. Has no handle for carrying but that would make it hard to clean. Use a carboy handle that attaches to the carboy neck or nylon strap carrier. I like it, have had no problems with it and would recommend it to others.
Price Payed: $27.00
Recommended? Yes
Pros: Lightweight and shatterproof.
Cons: Harder to clean but not too bad. Easily scratched so have to be careful.