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A clear PET plastic Fermonster carboy with wide-mouth lid on a wooden workbench
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Fermonster PET Carboy (6 gal)

The unbreakable carboy. For the rest of us.

Todd-approvedBeginner top pick

≈ $30–$35price range

Glass is great until you drop it. PET (the same plastic as soda bottles) is shatterproof, lighter, and has a wide-mouth lid that's miles easier to clean than a narrow glass neck.

Todd's defected to PET for everything except long aging. Russ still loves his glass.

Where to buy

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AmazonPrimary pick$30Northern Brewer$35MoreWine$32

Why we like it

Wide mouth = easier cleaning = more batches actually getting made.

Who it's for

Anyone with stairs, cats, or a fear of glass on concrete.

What's in the box

  • 6-gallon capacity
  • Food-grade PET plastic
  • Wide-mouth threaded lid
  • Compatible with standard airlocks

Goes well with

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Three plastic airlocks and three rubber stoppers on a wooden surface
Fermentation$12–$14
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Airlocks + Stoppers (3-Pack)

The bubbling thing on top. Lets CO2 out, keeps everything else out.

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