WineXpert Bulk Storage in a carboy

[Fly boy]

When using a carboy for bulk storage is it better to use an undrilled stopper or an air lock?

 

[jobe05]

Flyboy, it may be personal preference, but I would always use an air lock. This time of year with temperature and pressurefluctuations as they can be, will make the liquide level rise and fall. I can't help but think if the liquid level rose, the pressure inside the carboy could pop a solid bung off. Nothing scientific on my part, just my guess and what I do. I don't even own a solid bung.

 

[masta]

I totally agree with jobe05 on this as I have tried the solid stopper routine and had one pop out on me

. Stick with an airlock andjust keep an eye on the level of water in it over time.

 

[Fly boy]

I thought that would be the answer given atmospheric pressures. You folks are great in fast responses and opinions.


Thanks once again.

 

[bmorosco]

Is there a diffrence if you store in carboy instead of bottling? Will the flavor change in bulk storage compared to bottle storage?

 

[pkcook]

bm,


You will have less temperature fluxuation in a carboy as compared to a bottle due to surface area of the glass surrounding the wine. The main reason I choose to bulk age in a carboy is it keeps me out of it till I get some age on it

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Others may disagree, but I don't see much difference in flavor for either.

 

[Wade E]

The taste of the wine will be more consistant in a carboy also.