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    Damn, broke a carboy today

    Yes! I recently purchased three new Italian carboys from two different suppliers that all have this “crack“ on the bottom. None of my older carboys have this “crack” on the bottom. I asked Matt from Label Peelers to look into it - here is the response from his Italian supplier: —————————————-...
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    Bulk Aging Larger Batches - 26 Gallons

    Thanks for all the details!
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    Bulk Aging Larger Batches - 26 Gallons

    Thanks for the info! I have found a few available at good prices - but I am wondering what to watch out for and what questions to ask. Can these be cleaned up and used no matter how old / nasty they are? Of course broken, leaking, or previously used for petroleum or nasty chemicals would...
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    Bulk Aging Larger Batches - 26 Gallons

    I have been making wine for about six years. I started out making all 5 - 6 gallon batches. I then made a few 11 - 12 gallon batches. I am now considering making a few 26 gallon batches. I always bulk age one year before bottling. I am looking for bulk aging alternatives for these larger...
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    Anyone Use Pharmaceutical Plastic Shipping Barrels for Primary Fermentation?

    Has anyone used a plastic bucket that pharmaceuticals (like aspirin powder) were shipped in for primary fermentation? I see a lot of these on FB market. The aspirin powder was in a plastic bag during shipment, they are food grade, and have an airtight lid.
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    Carboy Purchase Recommendations

    No date or manufacturer can be made out on the bottom. Just “made in Italy” and the capacity of the carboy
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    Carboy Purchase Recommendations

    Has anyone purchased new carboys lately? I recently purchased 2 new 5 gallon and 2 new 6 gallon Italian glass carboys from two different well known web vendors. Please take a look at the photos. Every one of the new carboys has what looks to be a crack on the bottom. I was told by one of the...
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    Carboy Purchase Recommendations

    It seems that the majority of carboy purchases are local /used. I have had good success with this - but there are times when carboys are needed and used ones are not available. Also - I don't have a wine making shop close by so I have to purchase over the web... That being said - I recently...
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    Carboy Purchase Recommendations

    I did check with Label Peelers and Matt confirmed that all their glass carboys come from Italy.
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    Carboy Purchase Recommendations

    Thanks again!
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    Carboy Purchase Recommendations

    Thanks! I do keep an eye on FB Market and Craigs List. However, right now I don’t have time to travel around for used… In this case I am looking for recommendations for online sources for new carboys. Specifically where members have found good deals on quality Italian carboys.
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    Carboy Purchase Recommendations

    I am located in North Western Wisconsin
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    Carboy Purchase Recommendations

    I need to purchase a few 5 & 6 gallon Italian glass carboys. I need to order these online. Please provide recommendations on websites where you have found good pricing and consistent quality. Thank you!!
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    Finer Wine Kit Finer Wine Kits

    Are you using only distilled water for these FWK’s? Do they clear with one dose of kieselsol and chitosan? Thanks!
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    WineXpert Get the "kit taste" out

    Thanks for your post. The well water that I use is from a sand point. 0 gains of hardness and pH of 7…. I checked the FWK instructions and didn’t find directions to use distilled water… I have always read that distilled water should not be used to make wine…
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    WineXpert Get the "kit taste" out

    I have 6 Finer Wine kits in process (bulk aging) and 2 bottled. I found the following comment: “precisely engineered to make with distilled water” interesting. I was not aware of this and I have used a mixture of spring and well water with these kits. I have consistently had trouble getting...
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    Finer Wine Kit Finer Wine Kits (FWK) Not Clearing - Need Ideas!

    This worked - it cleared beautifully!
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    Other Tweaking Cellar Master (Low End Kits)

    Thanks!! Bought fresh blackberries tonight.
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