I was looking at a plastic collapsible fermenter and was thinking it would be a great way of avoiding the dilution effects of topping off or needing to have extra juice/wine on hand to top off with when you rack . Are there any disadvantages to these containers? I figure you just collapse the container untill there is no more head space and move on. The one I'm looking at is $10.49 for a 5 gallon container. What is your experience?
Eric
Eric,
The problem is even the best plastic storage container is permeable to air, and the worst ones can contaminate your wines with an awful plasticy smell and taste. Have you ever used one of those for water when camping. Ugh!
I tried it once but never again. A friendly little mouse sank his teeth into one corner and the contents poured out to the last drop, collapsing the container, just as it's supposed to be when empty.
I had tried to suppress that camping memory...the one with the rustic facilities and bathe in the 32 F river. The water in the river was better then the bottle...except I knew who had washed in the river.
No that is an excellent idea. Seems I've heard or read it before but it never sank in. Thanks and thanks to all from sparing me the mistake of going the plastic fermenter route.
Eric
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