Glass Carboy 5 Gallon (23 L)
A classic glass carboy for primary or secondary fermentation. Doesn't scratch like plastic, doesn't permeate oxygen like PET, and lets you watch fermentation directly.
| SKU | HW-E-CRB5 |
|---|---|
| Price | £32.00 / each |
| In stock | Yes |
| Origin | Italy |
| capacity l | 23 |
| capacity gal | 5 |
| material | borosilicate glass |
| closure size | #7 stopper / 3-piece airlock |
| weight kg | 5 |
Glass remains our default recommendation for the long-conditioning beers (Belgian dubbels, big stouts, anything that sits more than a fortnight in fermenter). The advantages over plastic and PET:
- Zero oxygen permeability, which matters more the longer the beer sits
- Doesn’t scratch, so it can’t harbour microbes in worn grooves
- You can see what’s happening, which is genuinely useful for diagnosing stuck or slow ferments
Safety note
A 5 gal glass carboy full of wort weighs 25 kg. Always lift from the base; bottom-cradle carriers are worth the money. Never carry by the neck.
Cleaning
PBW or oxiclean-style cleaner, hot water soak, soft brush. See sanitation for the full routine.