Physical Product: Improved Barrel Thief for Wine/Spirits (Durable & Clear)
The user shows off three barrel thieves, pointing out their flaws: glass is too delicate, plastic isn't always visually appealing, and one stainless steel model is just gathering dust. This comparison underscores the need for a better barrel thief. A product made from a durable, food-grade, transparent polymer like Tritan could provide the clarity of glass without the breakage risk, and offer better looks and durability than basic plastic. This would mean improved usability, safety, and longevity for winemakers, distillers, and brewers, making it a step up from what's currently available.
Origin Reddit Post
r/specializedtools
my modest collection of barrel thiefs
Posted by u/Vitis_Vinifera•06/02/2025
Top Comments
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/AlluringAngelbitchy
Your collection is like a fine wine, it gets better with every glance!
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/fuc_boi
awesome
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/AlluringAngelbitchy
Your collection is like a fine wine, it gets better with every glance!
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/throwaway9gk0k4k569
Are there any best practices to prevent contamination?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/[deleted]
[removed]
u/fuc_boi
awesome
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
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u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/fuc_boi
awesome
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they are the three objects in my picture, it's pretty self explanatory
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/[deleted]
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u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/fuc_boi
awesome
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/fuc_boi
awesome
u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/fuc_boi
awesome
u/Vitis_Vinifera
iodophor solution if you are concerned about microbial cross contamination, but for me just a water rinse after use works
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/fuc_boi
awesome
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
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u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/Brrdads
They allow you to "steal" a small sample of liquid, hence barrel (or wine) thief.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/zyyntin
"The bung hole is the least erotic part of the barrel"
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
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u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
easiest to clean, and you can throw it around and not worry about damage
u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/fuc_boi
awesome
u/Stunning_Big_1663
When you order your wine-making kit from Ikea and realize it's a DIY assembly.
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/Vitis_Vinifera
they wouldn't make those, you have to be careful because copper can react with wine
u/MrBallBustaa
Glass one looks the best imo.
u/none_the_why
I did not know that, but they are commonly used with whiskey.
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/nick4fake
Sorry, but what is a barrel… thief?
u/[deleted]
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u/michamp
Why do you prefer the plastic?
u/ObeseSnake
Steal some before the angels get their share.
u/none_the_why
A copper one would add nicely to the collection.
u/[deleted]
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u/Vitis_Vinifera
3 barrel thiefs, all do the same thing, but the top is glass (showy but fragile), middle is stainless (I don't really use this one), bottom is plastic (2 pieces that attach in the middle, I u
u/scootty83
Do you stick those in bung holes?
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/fuc_boi
awesome
u/Vitis_Vinifera
I use that when I'm barrel tasting with guests, but I prefer the plastic one for my use
u/Vitis_Vinifera
there isn't much to them. You could visit your local winery and ask for a barrel tasting.
u/Bark0s
Valenches galore.