What is Reddit's opinion of Anchor Hocking 2 Gallon Heritage Hill Beverage Dispenser with Lid (2 piece, all glass, dishwasher safe)?

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I'm planning to do this, but with glass, such as you see here: https://www.amazon.ca/Anchor-Hocking-2-Gallon-Heritage-Dispenser/dp/B00BWC0E42

Already thrifted one, just on the lookout for another, preferably with wire stand.

Hopefully, with the right drill bit, I'll be able to install the filters. Backup scenario, I'll have glass on bottom, stainless steel on top. Or, maybe plastic one on top (going to be filtered anyway).

Just would like one that is see through.

I use this one and it works perfectly (replaced the spigot with a metal one) Anchor Hocking 2-Gallon Heritage Hill Glass Beverage Dispenser with Spigot, Set of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_16E0TMPMV4ADWZA1SC9V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks! It was around day 70.

It’s a nice metal spout. I picked up the 2 gallon size off Amazon and it’s been perfect.

Anchor Hocking 2-Gallon Heritage Hill Glass Beverage Dispenser with Spigot, Set of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_KMFS0MM310NQRAJZ60TM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I use a 2 gallon glass jar, like this, fill it with sweet tea, and add kombucha. A scoby will form in week or so. Leave it alone for a couple of weeks, and that's really all there is to it for the first ferment. For the second ferment, I put it in 2 liter soda bottles and add what ever I'm using for flavor- really like raspberries. It will be nice and fizzy in a week or so.

Get two of [these(https://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-Heritage-Beverage-Dispenser/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505181882&sr=8-3&keywords=2+gallon+glass+jar+with+spigot)] jars.

Get two gallon stock pot to brew your tea with sugar. Fill a jar with the sweet tea almost full leaving room for the gallon you are adding. Wait about 7-10 days and then brew another two gallons of sweet tea. Pour half of the first ferment jar into the second empty glass jar and then split the two gallons of sweet tea between the two glass jars.. The first jar is your continuous brew jar. The second jar you may sweeten with whatever juices. I been doing Honeydew Jalapeño with great results. Bottle the second jar for a few days. I use growlers and honey jars and recycled beer bottles with a bottle capper. In another 7-10 days you can repeat the process.

Regarding the tea, maybe get big beverage containers like this (http://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-Beverage-Dispenser-Heritage/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420985567&sr=8-2&keywords=glass+beverage+dispenser) and brew a whole bunch at once? You can probably just stick it in your fridge so it doesn't go bad and only have to brew it once every few days.

I never personally continuously brewed (always batch), but was considering upgrading to this very nice ($$) 3 gallon vessel: https://www.northernbrewer.com/products/3-gallon-kombucha-brewing-vessel?variant=14550302621740. The tap is very well placed for dispensing - not too high up the jar.

I personally brewed in this 2 gallon vessel ($) for 2 years (originally bought at Target): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VNGW3FXYYZ2DE7CYHPEH with a stainless steel spigot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ6KJQJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V5B3PYSNQGHAM2FS3F1P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. Tap is slightly high but gets the job done.

I'd recommend a 1-2 gal glass vessel with a spigot such as this one: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42

I'd also recommend buying a stainless steel replacement spigot such as this one: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B013FWX4HA . Standard plastic spigots can degrade over time from the acidity of kombucha, leeching bad stuff into the brew.

This is a pic of my current setup minus my newly added warmer.

I do my primary fermentation in this anchor hocking 2 gallon jar. I then bottle with flavoring into glass bottles for secondary fermentation/carbonation.

I vote spout! Makes it very easy to bottle. I haven’t seen leaks with 3 years of brewing with a spout.

In case you’re in the market:

• Very nice ($$) 3 gallon vessel: https://www.northernbrewer.com/products/3-gallon-kombucha-brewing-vessel?variant=14550302621740. The tap is very well placed for dispensing - not too high up the jar.
• I personally brewed in this 2 gallon vessel ($) for 2 years (originally bought at Target): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VNGW3FXYYZ2DE7CYHPEH with a stainless steel spigot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ6KJQJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V5B3PYSNQGHAM2FS3F1P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. Tap is slightly high but gets the job done.

I don’t continuous brew, but I’ve loved this jar and spigot - excellent flow with wide opening. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42 and stainless steel replacement spigot https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B013FWX4HA .

No, it had a plastic spigot I changed out for a stainless steel spigot. Got both items on Amazon.

Glass Beverage Dispenser

Spigot

Anchor Hocking Heritage Hill Glass Beverage Dispenser with Spigot, 2 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_siO5AbTBD97N9

I replaced the spigot with this guy: Beverage Dispenser Replacement Spigot,Oak Leaf Stainless Steel Polished Finished, Dispenser Replacement Faucet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013FWX4HA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OjO5AbW7CJM7M

Anchor Hocking Heritage Hill Glass Beverage Dispenser with Spigot, 2 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f4uhAbF8X8STT

1 X Organic Kombucha Scoby - Live Culture by Scoby Kombucha https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZW8RP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.5uhAb83TMN5D

Unbleached Cheesecloth 9 Sq ft 100% Cotton Reusable-Great Filter or Strainer for Cheese/Kombucha scoby/Glass jar/Wine making https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M612PJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_j7uhAbFHCHX7S

Adhesive Temperature Strip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079JZLP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i9uhAbJBGF75D

Red Baron Bottle Capper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D6KGTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xbvhAbFY4CJN3

Beer Bottle Crown Caps - Oxygen Absorbing for Homebrew (Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSEH8VW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YcvhAbCE0836F

Bottles Free: Just start saving old beer bottles (not the twist on style bottle) submerge them in hot water for 5 min, labels peel right off.

Sanitizer: White Vinegar, I prefer Star san.

Prince of Peace Tea, Black, 100 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AP70BKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_divhAbY9D73AP

With these products, you will be good to go and your volume is 2 gallons, so by the time your upgrading after your first batch. For me a 1 gallon container never cut it. With the capper you don’t have to worry about giving your friends a bottle of your Kombucha and never seeing your $4 swing cap bottle again. Just save old beer bottles or ask your friends for them.

To answer your question, the temps you listed are to low. For all brewing temperatures are very important. You want to keep your fermentation in the 70s. Here’s how you fix the problem without keeping your home heater on 24/7.

Round Kombucha Heater Kit for Continuous Brew Crocks & Dispensers. 10" Brewing & Fermentation Heat Mat, Works with any Ceramic, Glass, Stone or Porcelain Containers (10"-120VAC 7-Watts) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072S6XBQJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1tvhAb04PYXBK

Enjoy... In the long run you will spend less by starting off with the right equipment.

Anchor Hocking 2-Gallon Heritage Hill Beverage Dispenser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z-S1ybARDJ59J

Amazon! There are plenty of options but this is the one I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_rIJxwbSZFN1VY

Very happy with it so far