Fermenters & Carboys

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About Start every batch with the right wine fermenter or carboy . Whether you're making your first wine kit, fermenting fresh grapes, producing cider, beer, mead, or fruit wine, our collection includes fermentation vessels for every batch size and experience level. Browse glass carboys, PET plastic fermenters, fermentation buckets, demijohns, starter kits, wide-mouth fermenters, fermentation heaters, spigots, carboy accessories, pail liners, and replacement parts for reliable home fermentation. Choose the Right Fermenter Glass Carboys Glass carboys are ideal for secondary fermentation and ageing. They are easy to sanitize, resist scratching, and do not absorb odours or flavours. PET Plastic Carboys PET fermenters are lightweight, durable, and easier to move than glass while remaining suitable for long fermentation and ageing. Fermentation Buckets Primary fermentation buckets provide extra headspace for vigorous fermentation and make adding ingredients, stirring, and cleaning simple. Demijohns Large glass demijohns are well suited for bulk ageing, larger production batches, and long-term storage. Starter Kits Complete winemaking kits include the essential fermentation equipment needed to begin making wine at home. Accessories Complete your setup with spigots, fermentation heaters, carboy caps, handles, carts, pail liners, and other useful accessories. Glass vs PET Plastic Fermenters Glass carboys remain popular because they resist scratching and are highly resistant to odour absorption. PET plastic fermenters offer excellent durability while weighing considerably less, making them easier to transport, clean, and handle during racking. Many home winemakers use a fermentation bucket for primary fermentation and transfer the wine into a glass or PET carboy for secondary fermentation and ageing. Frequently Asked Questions What size fermenter do I need? The correct fermenter depends on batch size. One-gallon fermenters work well for small experimental batches, while 5-, 6