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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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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...

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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Thanks! Will do.

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.

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

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...

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...

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

Thanks again!

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.

I am located in North Western Wisconsin

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!!