Weck Tulip Jars 1 Liter - Large Sour Dough Starter Jars with Wide Mouth - Suitable for Canning and Storage - 2 with Glass Lids

These Weck jars are perfect for casual or home sourdough bakers. The glass is thick and durable, and they provide a reliable container for sourdough starters. They’re also easy to clean and don’t retain odors, making them versatile for other kitchen uses. The only limitation is their size—they’re not suitable for commercial baking or large batches, so they work best for small-scale home baking.Tip: Use them to maintain your sourdough starter, and label each jar if you have multiple starters.Verdict: A high-quality, versatile jar for home bakers. Reliable and attractive, but not intended for commercial-scale baking. This was easy to assemble (no assembly required) and I would highly recommend purchasing this for aspiring sourdough bakers!

These Weck jars are the real deal. Great quality, prefect large capacity, keeps food and sourdough starter fresh, and are easy to clean. My grip is weak, and I sometimes drop the lip or the jar in the sink while cleaning them. I flinch preparing to clean up glass- but nope! They hold up to my clumsy hands and I have yet to have one crack or break.

Absolutely love these jars! I had some cheap sourdough starter jars that had metal lids and they started to rust. I wasn’t sure if it was really a big issue, but then one day my starter looked pink, and it was because the water that had condensed at the top was dripping down into my starter, making my starter look pink. If you make sourdough, you know that if your starter turns pink, it could contain a very dangerous bacteria and then you must throw out your starter. Because I saw the pink it freaked me out, so I threw out my starter, but I think it was just because of the resting lids. The lid wasn’t rusted when I put it on, but because I had scratched off of a bit of dried on starter at the top of the lid and then washed it, and then put it on the jar, but then when the condensation formed, it started to rust without my knowledge. These jars take care of all of that! Everything is made of really high-quality glass and I love that it comes from Germany. Whenever I’m growing my starter, I don’t put the metal clips on because I’m afraid it might cause too much pressure buildup, and crack the jar, but when I’m storing the jar and lid in the cabinet, I put on the clips. Otherwise, I keep my clips in a drawer. I got the set that comes with the stay fresh plastic lids and they are great for keeping my discard in the fridge. These jars are the perfect size and I love how my whole hand fits inside when I stir the starter. They hold a lot of starter, which is great. They are really easy to use and the clips are simple. These jars are a game changer for anybody who makes sourdough!

I bought this set of two Weck jars to use for my sourdough starter. Each week, I take out 50-75 grams of starter to feed in one jar, marked with a green rubberband to indicate the starting level, and use for my next loaf of bread. I put the discard in the other jar (with a purple rubber band around it to mark the level) to use in biscuits, waffles, English muffins, etc throughout the week. It’s a great system to keep my sourdough well-fed and maintained.The jars have nice, wide mouths, which makes it easy to get the starter in and out. They’re thick, sturdy glass that won’t break if you bump them into something or tap a spoon against the edge. I use the glass lid and rubber gasket without the clips, so the gasses released by my starter don’t build up pressure inside the jar.It is exactly what I needed, and I’m glad I went with this option, rather than some of the plastic options I saw labeled as sourdough starter jars. Both jars (my active and my discard) live on the top shelf in my refrigerator, since I usually don’t bake bread more than once a week, and don’t want to have to feed/discard every day. I usually feed Friday evening and leave the active jar out overnight to double, then bake with it on Saturday.

Alright, fellow sourdough parents and anyone who appreciates beautiful glass containers, let me tell you about my recent upgrade: the Weck Tulip Jars (1 Liter, set of 4). For a while, my sourdough starter, lovingly named "Bubbles," lived in a less-than-glamorous repurposed jar. It was functional, sure, but it lacked... panache. Bubbles deserved better. I deserved a more aesthetically pleasing fermentation station.I saw these Weck jars online and was immediately smitten. The tulip shape is adorable, the glass looks thick and sturdy, and those little glass lids with the rubber seals and metal clips? So classic! They look like they belong in a European pantry straight out of a fairytale. My plastic containers felt a pang of jealousy.When these arrived, they felt just as good as they looked. Solid, heavy glass. The wide mouth is fantastic for feeding Bubbles (less mess!) and for cleaning (my whole hand actually fits inside!). The separate lid, rubber gasket, and clips are easy to assemble and provide a satisfyingly airtight seal. It's like giving your contents a little glass vault.Bubbles took to its new home immediately. It seems happier, more active, and frankly, more sophisticated. The clear glass lets me easily monitor its bubbling progress, which is both fascinating and slightly hypnotic. I've also used these jars for storing other things – leftover soup, overnight oats, even just displaying colorful dried beans. They make everything look instantly more organized and charming. It's like my pantry got a mini-makeover.The versatility is a huge plus. Canning, storage, fermentation, or just looking pretty on a shelf – these jars can do it all. They're dishwasher safe (hallelujah!), and the thick glass makes them feel incredibly durable. I feel confident that these will be housing future generations of sourdough starters (and maybe even some actual canned goods, if I ever get that ambitious).If you're a sourdough enthusiast, appreciate high-quality glass containers, or just want to bring a touch of classic European charm and organization to your kitchen, these Weck Tulip Jars are a fantastic choice. They're beautiful, practical, and have made my fermentation station (and my pantry) significantly more delightful. I'm thoroughly impressed with these charming jars.