Kombucha Crock 1.3 Gallon Humble House Sauerkrock Tap Stainless Steel Spigot, Cotton Cloth & Rubber Band - White Ceramic Probiotic Dispenser 5 Liter Continuous Brewing Kombucha SCOBY Hotel Jar

i love this thing. does show hairline cracks but doesnt seem to affect anything. looks great! draw back is the spout just fits in the neck of the bottle so it does create bubbling mess from not being able to let air out of the opening on the bottles.

Easy to setup and get going. Previously I did batches. The only thing I miss is the evanescence I can get in second fermentation. So I’m trying to also serving ferment from the crock. It’s big and well made, would buy again if needed.Only comes with one cover, so try to find another. Cover did keep out fruit flies

So much to like! It's the perfect size for a week's consumption, and the food-safe metal spigot means you can make "continuous flow" beverage, from week to week. Note that using the spigot means no need for sloppy siphons. The clay makes for a more stable temperature. The lip is designed to attach a cloth cover with no effort. Cleaning will be super easy, when the time comes -- hot water and then some vinegar. The size (5 liters, or a US gallon plus room) means the vessel is easy to carry and store, out of the way. It's also an attractive piece -- my parents used to collect pottery, and they would have loved the look and feel of this. Delivery was swift and secure; it arrived packed in just the right sort of box, without too much unnecessary paper and plastic. The kicker is that when I needed help (on questions about a protective blue film covering the washers and about how to clean), I got complete, cheerful answers within minutes via e-mail. In sum, a 100% flawless transaction. I look forward to buying another one – maybe larger-volume crockpot they now offer. Overall, a great product, almost a work of art, and fantastically good service.

Ive been using this crock for nearly 4 months now. I brew around 8 cups weekly of tea. The past 3 weeks Ive noticed that there has been sticky residue all of the crock and the counter top within a week. I thought maybe I was spilling tea and didnt clean up my mess well. This past brew I made sure to clean the outside of the crock several times to be sure I had not spilled any. Within 4 days there was sticky residue all over the crock again. Little beads of kombucha on the outside. I know realize the kombucha is seeping through the walls and making a huge mess. Eventually my crock is going to be covered in ants coming in for the sticky mess. Overall I really liked this crock. Its small, appealing has a lip for a rubber band and the spigot works well. But if its going to keep seeping out and making a mess its not worth the money I spent on it. Very disappointed

This has been in constant use since I bought it four months ago. It works wonderfully for making kombucha. I just toss it in the dish washer after every batch to sanitize it, and it comes out perfectly clean each time.The spigot is well made and a real game changer when it comes to bottling your product with ease. When the liquid level depletes beneath the spigot, you can simply tilt the entire unit in order to get the last of the batch out.I've never had any leakage issues with this vessel whatsoever. According to some of the other reviews, your milage may vary, but it appears that the manufacturer is proactive in remedying these issues if you happen to get a defective one and contact them.I'm taking off one star because there were some minor flaws on mine. These are purely cosmetic issues that don't affect functionality. You probably wouldn't notice them unless you took a hard look at the vessel. It's minor enough where it doesn't bother me, but at this price point, I believe it's worth noting.I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is interested in efficiently producing large amounts of kombucha for personal use.

Great product no cracks yet hopefully that doesnt change. Stainless spigot does not leak.

I am loving my new container for continuous kombucha brewing! I have been making kombucha for many years, almost 10, but I've never tried continuous brewing! So far, so great! This vessel was received in near perfect condition minus a few indents, and is SO MUCH MORE ATTRACTIVE than having many glass brewing jars on my counter! I can do the same amount of 3 batches but in one neat container and I am loving pouring it off into bottle for second fermentation EASILY!!! Making kombucha doesn't feel like a chore anymore! Love it!

Today I received the replacement for my damaged crock. It began to crack after a year of use. I used it for continuous brew kombucha. And it did a wonderful job! It sat quietly doing its thing. Then the cracks. I noticed that several were matching cracks, inside and outside. I wrote to Humble House and explained, including pictures.They were so kind to write back and inquire further. Then they offered to replace it. It took a while. Yet I’m grateful. They knew it was past a warranty period.They’re a family business. I get it. I’m also a business owner, and I try to understand and respond respectfully to my customer’s concerns. Good business is built on good relationships. So, while the crock was cracked, the response was whole hearted. I gave it 5 stars because it worked beautifully, and there’s integrity in the business.