The #10 Drilled Rubber Stopper is the industry-standard closure for large-scale fermentation vessels. Specifically sized to provide a continuous, airtight seal for 3, 5, 6, and 6.5-gallon glass carboys, this stopper is a critical component for protecting your beer, wine, or cider from oxygen and contaminants during the fermentation process. The pre-drilled 3/8" (approx. 9mm) hole is perfectly sized to accept all standard S-shape and 3-piece plastic airlocks.
Manufactured from high-quality, food-grade BPA-free rubber, this stopper features a tapered design that ensures a "wedged" fit, even if the glass neck has slight manufacturing variances. The resilient rubber construction is designed to maintain its grip and flexibility through hundreds of fermentation cycles and remains resistant to common brewery sanitizers like Star San and IO-Star. Whether you are a professional vintner or a homebrewer, a secure #10 stopper is your first line of defense against spoilage and oxidation.
Why Quality Stoppers Matter:
Cheap, low-grade rubber stoppers can "pop out" of the carboy neck due to CO2 pressure or become brittle and crack over time, leading to batch-ruining leaks. Our #10 stoppers are engineered with a high-grip surface texture that stays seated even when the glass is damp with sanitizer. This ensures that the only way for gas to escape your fermenter is through the airlock, maintaining the precise anaerobic environment your yeast needs to thrive.
Pro-Brewing Tip:
To prevent the stopper from "slipping" out of a wet carboy neck, dry the inside of the carboy neck and the outside of the stopper with a clean paper towel after sanitizing. A dry-on-dry connection provides the maximum friction needed to keep the stopper locked in place during active fermentation.
| Vessel Type |
Stopper Size Needed |
Fitment Type |
| 3, 5, 6 Gal Glass Carboy |
#10 (This Product) |
Standard Neck |
| 1 Gallon Glass Jug |
#6 or #6.5 |
Small Neck |
| PET Plastic Carboys |
#10 (Check Opening) |
Wide Neck |