North Mountain Supply 1 Gallon Glass Fermenting Jug with Handle, 6.5 Rubber Stopper, 2-Piece Airlock, Black Plastic Lid - Set of 4

After buying another brand originally that came with the tops cracked on both I purchased these and wow what a difference twice as thick as the other brand and zero shipping damage.

I'm thrilled to give these glass fermentation jugs a well-deserved five-star review. The functionality of the airlocks is impeccable, efficiently allowing gases to escape during fermentation while preventing any contaminants from entering. The bungs, when placed on dry jug necks, create a tight seal that ensures a secure and controlled environment for fermentation. The This attention to detail has significantly enhanced my mead-making process, giving me confidence that each batch will ferment undisturbed.Everything works seamlessly, from the reliable airlocks to the tight seal provided by the bungs, creating an ideal environment for fermentation. Whether you're a seasoned mead maker or just starting, these jugs are a reliable and essential tool that contributes to the success and consistency of the fermentation process. They've truly become an indispensable part of my brewing equipment, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to fellow mead makers.

Best one gallon jugs I've used for the price, but the jugs are on the heavier side. Not particularly easy to clean but that is expected. Be careful with fruit meads as these bubble over pretty easy.

The carboys and airlocks are good and work perfectly but I had to use old rubber stoppers because the ones supplied keep sliding out and unsealing the material is too slick to stay pushed in place. you may need to buy different stoppers that work better and stay sealed.

I've been using these mostly for secondary fermentation of mead and cider. There's not much that you could do in making a jug to make that better or worse, but these are definitely a good value for getting them delivered to your doorstep. The airlock stopper can be hard to keep stuck into the jug if you try and put it in while things are wet, but after drying both the jug's neck and the stopper it has worked well. They're nice and sturdy; compared to an empty Carlo Rossi jug, these are clearly much thicker and better quality. I've pasteurized fresh pressed apple juice in them by putting a full bottle in a stock pot filled with boiling water (if you do this, make sure you have a trivet or something to raise the bottle off the bottom of the pot). Was able to get the juice up to temperature and then cap it with the included non-airlock caps. The neck of these jugs is also wide enough to fit the oak cubes that North Mountain Supply sells, so you can age your ferments on oak quite easily.

Compared to other 1 gallon carboys, these are substantially heavier and of equal or better price. Will not use any another brand.

Excellent quality for the price. Very impressed. People saying the bungs don't fit? I didn't have this problem. Try drying the inside of the rim with paper towel if you have this problem. Will buy more.

I have one from another place and I love it. These are exactly the same but a better price. Would buy again!