demijohn

Large wickered vessel

A demijohn is a large glass bottle with a narrow neck, typically holding several gallons of liquid and often encased in wicker or plastic for protection.

Demijohns are used primarily for fermenting or storing wine, cider, and other beverages.

The bulbous shape and narrow opening make them ideal for home brewing, as a fermentation lock can be fitted to the neck.

He racked the wine into a clean demijohn to age for another month.

container

carboy

Large bottle for liquids

  • jugHandled pouring container
  • bottleContainer for liquids
  • vesselReceptacle for contents

flask · jar · decanter · amphora · crock · receptacle · bulbous · glassware · earthenware · stoneware

brewing

fermentation

Microbial sugar conversion

  • homebrewSelf-made alcoholic beverage
  • meadHoney-fermented alcoholic drink
  • ciderPressed apple beverage

ale · beer · yeast · wort · brewmaster · malting · mash · stout · lager · hops

winemaking

fermentation

Microbial sugar conversion

  • wineFermented grape beverage
  • vintnerProducer of fermented grape beverages
  • rackingInflicting severe strain

siphon · airlock · secondary · aging · cellaring · bottling · corking · decanting · vinegar · must

vintage

antique

Old valued collectible

farmhouse · decorative · traditional · old-fashioned · classic · nostalgic · country · provincial · Mediterranean · French

Categories
Opposites
size

demijohnvial

Small glass liquid holder

phial · miniature bottle · flask · nip · sample bottle

formality and refinement

demijohncrystal decanter

Glass container for serving drinks

wine decanter · carafe · magnum

Family

demijohns

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G