gallon demijohns ex cider

[brewjohn]

Just been given some 1 gallon demijohns that were used for cider. As you know they wont take a standard rubber airlock bung because the neck has a smaller inside diameter . As they came without a screw on cap I was just about to dump them when I had a brainwave ! I looked through our kitchen cupboard and looked at all the jars and bottles we had in. After many tries I discovered that the yellow plastic cap from a Colemans English mustard jar is a perfect fit. Just need to drill it and fit a grommet and it should now take an airlock.

[JamesF]

That's handy to know. I have one with a screw top as well. I'd not thought of rummaging in the kitchen for suitable lids. Must be careful that the wine doesn't get flavoured with mustard

James

[brewjohn]

Forgot to say I am living on steak for the next month to get all the mustard used up it would have been cheaper to buy some new jars !!!

[JamesF]

Given the upcoming festival of wanton consumption and gluttony you could cook a ham smothered with honey and mustard.

James

[Geezah]

Simple solution....



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[f00b4r]

If they are like the American screw top demijohn then a lid from your typical supermarket 1/2/3L milk carton also fit perfectly.

[Haydnexport]

wouldnt a normal cork fit if you drilled a hole in it for the airlock?