The 5 Best pickling Airlocks (2023 reviews)

We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a airlock. The glidestore pickling airlock is exactly that - it's a simple airlock that hits all the right notes. They literally sit there 8-12 weeks at a time up in the air making your booch and hooch a hooch. It is easy to install on a brewing bucket. It includes the body, piston and vented cap. Each of the airlocks is individually packaged in bubble wrap, which is great.

The airlock kit prevents air from getting out of the carboy and allows carbon dioxine to escape during fermentation. It is made of plastic that are bpa free. These are much easier to clean since they come apart into 3 pieces. It will last a long time.

Why We Like This:

Don't need to burp, and no oxidation or unwanted growth
Easy to set up and use and function great
Good for fermenting mashes and sauces

Best Runner up: Fermtech pickling Airlock

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The look and feel of this airlocks are consistent with the high quality we're used to from the rest of Fermtech's lineup. These are meant for glass jugs. The Airlock and bung set is a mixed bag. It fits the bottles and can be heavily-crammed in so that it seals, but one would think a slightly softer material would seal and hold better. The bungs are a very tight fit on a 1 1/4" opening. The ring is good around the top to keep them from going in to far also.

The bungs are hard plastic and do not stay seated in the carboy. These don't fit a lot of juice containers as well. It is definitely a must-have item with winemaking.

Why We Like This:

New and hot release
Good investment for long term

Best For kombucha: Brewland pickling Airlock

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For a low asking price, brewland pickling airlock has managed to overwhelm their customers by packing as many features as they could. This bubble airlock is simple to use, you can dry out the stopper and the inside neck of fermenter to prevent slipping, and fill up the airlock to the fill line with liquid. It is ideal for making home brew beer, wine, and perfect to suit homemade mead, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, pickles, grape juice and so on.

The airlocks are great and the rubber/silicone. They come with small grommets for a bucket and with corks for a jar. It is easy to take apartand clean. It is perfect to fit bottles with.

Why We Like This:

Perfect suit homemade mead, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, pickles, grape juice
Prompt arrival, strong construction, plastic not fragile
Good product for fermentation of mead
Can be pushed right into the carboy, unless you're really careful

Best For Mason jar: Brewing America pickling Airlock

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If you need more than one airlock, this set of 4 is an economical way to get them. The three-piece airlocks may not look as cool as the s-shape variety, but they are much easier to clean, since you can take them apart from outside air. The bottom of the airlock fits snugly into a standard rubber carboy/fermentor stopper. The pieces fit together well, ensuring the ability to allow gas to escape, but to keep your fermentation from being exposed to outside air.

The good air tightness of the fermentation airlock makes fermentation easier, effectively isolates the air and prevents oxidation. You can easily see the entire fermentation process, and they can last for a long time, because they are the best choice airlock. These are simpler to use than the s-shaped ones. It can be used for various fermentation projects to preserve food.

Why We Like This:

Automatic exhaust at room temperature without manual control
New and hot release

Best value For money: Guzeus pickling Airlock

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The look and feel of this airlocks are consistent with the decent quality we're used to from the rest of Guzeus's lineup. The good airtightness of the fermentation airlock makes fermentation easier, effectively isolates the air and prevents oxidation. It allows fermentation without something spoiling your bread starter. The airlocks fit nicely into the grommets or bungs. The clear plastic makes it easy to see the water level and whether there is any blockage during fermentation.

The airlock is completely open to contaminants. It can be used for various fermentation projects to preserve food. The hose end is submerged, providing a bigger seal for the foam to escape. The airlocks are three parts and you can easily remove the cover to facilitate the cleaning.

Why We Like This:

Great for bottles, jugs, or any container you can put a small hole in
Automatic exhaust at room temperature without manual control
Prevent obesity and diabetes, and regulate the absorption of dietary fat