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Default Wine in watercontainers?


"Irene" > wrote in message
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> In North America, winebags are available that are mylar and aluminum,
> so that they are better at excluding air. They fold better than these
> water containers, and taps are available. I think they come in 3L, 6L
> and 10L sizes. If you want some help in getting these, please e-mail
> me off list.
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> (-MAO-) wrote in message

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> > Dear All,
> >
> > I want to store self-made wine in plastic watercontainers.
> > These watercontainers are sold by camping-stores and are made of clear

plastic.
> > They are usefull to me because they can be folded and contain a tap.


I brew my wine in 1 gal. spring water bottles, but they break from the
fermentation pressure periodically. No air exposure problem over a few
months, but the leakage loss is substantial (5-10%).