Glass one gallon jugs for wine.

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I getting my mustang grape wine going today. All my equipment is for 6 gallon batches and this just going to be 2 gallons. First fermentation will be fine in my 8 gallon bucket but than need something smaller for second that will have small head space. Think 2 one gallon bottles would work but can't find anything reasonable. I will need something in a week. Any ideas what to use or where to get? Cheap plastic will let oxygen in. Soon as this taking its 6 month nap I going to get some blueberry going so will need some more. When time to bottle think just use my Grolsch beer bottles.

 

[bradger]

look for places that sell brewing supplies or at least in my area you can buy wine in gallon jugs.

 

[thirdeye]

We have liquor stores that sell microbrews on tap. They have growler jugs for sale that are glass.

 

[zwiller]

BOTH great ideas! Also start grabbing wine bottles for the finished product.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I going to need several so trying to keep cost down. This first stab at this and not sure if even going to be any good at this point. I going to post on craigslist.

 

[TNJAKE]

One Gallon Glass Jug - SingleDefault Title

One Gallon Clea Glass Jug

www.homebrewit.com

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

One Gallon Glass Jug - SingleDefault Title

One Gallon Clea Glass Jug

www.homebrewit.com

With shipping cost to much. Trying to make this a cheap project. Thanks though.

 

[zwiller]

I was there before. Just be patient. You will find them. Estate sale, garage sales, they're out there. Next thing you know you have too many LOL.
https://www.dallasbrewscene.com/homebrew

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I was there before. Just be patient. You will find them. Estate sale, garage sales, they're out there. Next thing you know you have too many LOL.
https://www.dallasbrewscene.com/homebrew

Had a Dallas brew club couple weeks ago at our local brewery. One had a spicy beer that was really good!

 

[zwiller]

There you go. Guarantee those guys have some. Brewery not doing growlers? Most have a special one day of the week where it's a good deal to grab one. Get airlocks, stoppers, etc too.

Member of Prime? These look doable to me.

 

[thirdeye]

I just looked at a couple of the microbreweries for growler pricing.... the 1/2 gallon bottles are $20. But that price includes the beer! Is brown better for wine too?

 

[Nodak21]

Apple cider comes in glass 1 gal jugs here

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

So I broke down and ordered some. One is broke and have to send all back. No kind of packing in them. Hell they pack tooth brushes better. My fermenter is air tight and should be full of Co2. It is 8 gallon and only have 2 gallons in it. Guess can wait another week but good chance it will be broke also.

 

[tallbm]

U can always get a jug of Carlos Rossi wine from the store for like $7 and pour it out then clean the container and rock on with it until your 4 pack comes back in safe and sound.

If u buy the "Burgandy" Carlos Rossi you may want to save that wine to use for braised beef and other dishes. It's my goto cheapo braising wine and had a jug for years I use and it's still good to go :)