Fermentation Containers – The Most Important Homemade Wine Making Equipment

When it comes to winemaking equipment there is very little that will be dubbed unnecessary. Yes, some equipment such as cleaning kits might be overlooked. However, it is doubtful that fermentation containers will ever be ignored. After all, if you are not using a fermentation device when you’re not making wine. You will end up with a several week investment to make stale grape juice! Actually, you won’t even be able to do that. You won’t have anywhere to store the grape juice! In all seriousness, it is important to pick the right fermentation container. However, not all fermentation containers are identical. Some are quite different from the others and this means you need to examine which container would best suit you needs.

Classic glass jugs are a perennial favorite. Glass is very easy to store when not in use and it does not find itself subject to rust or other common ailments. Yes, glass can crack but if you store properly and handle it carefully this shouldn’t be a problem. Also, glass is fairly inexpensive and some swear glass add to the taste of the wine.

Collapsible containers are the cousin to a glass jug. The obvious difference between the two is that these plastic jugs can be “crushed” for easier storage. They are also the cheapest of a fermentation containers. If cost is a major concern, these containers would be a smart purchase.

For durability, however, stainless steel and metal screw lid tanks are the best. These tanks do not damage easily so they will last a long time. Also, if you are looking to make A LOT of wine, stainless steel tanks are the most helpful. In fact, some of these tanks are outright huge and hold up to 25 gallons of wine. Are you running a commercial business? Then a huge tank is what you will need.

Again, you want to select the right fermentation tank for your needs. Thankfully, there are many, many tanks to choose from.