Live and learn. This is how my brew day ended

[kuphish]

Check behind your local supermarket or Wal-Mart, they will usually have a ton. I'm not saying it's legal to take them or possess them, but you'll find that to be your best source.

That works. If you're not opposed to spending a few dollars, you can get the real ones here:

Duluth Trading
Advantage Gripware
Melmat
The Container Store

 

[beergears]

In our context, one can note through actual observation that, on some milk crates, the bottom "mesh" seems stronger than on others. The Container Store item picture reminded me of it.
Maybe older were more substantial, before cost-cutting?
(anybody else getting p'off by lousy materials/designs, these days?)

 

[Coastarine]

When I see a glass carboy I cross the street and walk on the other side while clutching my purse extra tight.

 

[boo boo]

Enjoy the picture.

Hard to enjoy the picture, knowing what it cost you in your injuries and lost material things, to say nothing of the lost beer.

Cheers

 

[Saccharomyces]

Now THAT is what I call a high gravity brew.

Sorry for your loss, this pint is in your honor...

 

[DavidSteel]

When I see a glass carboy I cross the street and walk on the other side while clutching my purse extra tight.

Hahaha. Man, If I knew all of this, I would have just bought a better bottle (amusing they make 6.5+ gallon better bottles)?

 

[jldc]

Hahaha. Man, If I knew all of this, I would have just bought a better bottle (amusing they make 6.5+ gallon better bottles)?

6 gallons is the largest size. That is the one downside to BBs IMO.