--- product_id: 259655912 title: "Home Brew Ohio #8 Straight Corks, 8\" x 1 3/4\" (Pack of 100)" brand: "fastrack" price: "€ 61.88" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Fast Rack" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/259655912-home-brew-ohio-8-straight-corks-8-x-1-3 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Decorative g pattern print 8" x 1 3/4" perfect fit Dense, durable cork body Home Brew Ohio #8 Straight Corks, 8" x 1 3/4" (Pack of 100) **Brand:** fastrack **Price:** € 61.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍷 Seal your craft with confidence and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Home Brew Ohio #8 Straight Corks, 8" x 1 3/4" (Pack of 100) by fastrack - **How much does it cost?** € 61.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/259655912-home-brew-ohio-8-straight-corks-8-x-1-3) ## Best For - fastrack enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fastrack brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bulk Value Pack:** 100 corks to keep your homebrew game strong and consistent - • **Trusted by Pros:** Top-rated with 4.6 stars from over 5,000 brewers worldwide - • **Stylish & Functional:** Elegant decorative g pattern adds a professional touch - • **Unmatched Durability:** Agglomerated cork with beveled edges resists breakage and drying - • **Precision Fit Every Time:** Ideal 8" x 1 3/4" size for seamless hand corking ## Overview FastRack Home Brew Ohio #8 Straight Corks offer a premium agglomerated cork construction with beveled edges for durability and ease of use. Sized perfectly at 8" x 1 3/4", these corks fit hand corkers flawlessly and feature a decorative g pattern for a professional finish. Sold in a convenient pack of 100, they are highly rated by thousands of homebrewers for their reliability and quality. ## Description 100 - #8 Corks Review: On every listing for corks for sale, you see complaints about corks breaking on removal. Even these. I am about to purchase my 5th bag of these and have never had any break. Of course, I store my wine on its side like you’re supposed to do so they don’t dry out, but these are top quality corks. There are slightly cheaper corks for sale on desertcart, but I know these work great, so I keep buying them. Review: De Excelente calidad ## Features - High quality agglomerated cork body with beveled edges - Perfect size for hand corkers - Lovely decorative g pattern Printed on cork - Dense, well-made closures - Package of 100 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005IQW2A2 | | Brand | FastRack | | Color | Cork Color | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,026) | | Date First Available | 14 August 2012 | | Item Weight | 522 g | | Material | Cork | | Model Number | FastRack #8 100 Corks | | Product Dimensions | 2.21 x 2.21 x 4.39 cm; 521.63 g | ## Product Details - **Brand:** FastRack - **Colour:** Cork Color - **Is dishwasher-safe:** No - **Material:** Cork - **Shape:** Round ## Images ![Home Brew Ohio #8 Straight Corks, 8" x 1 3/4" (Pack of 100) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mmFxu4LCL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Description says: "This size cork will allow you to age your wine in the bottle for up to 2 years" Why not longer?** A: These economical corks are glued together cork(bark) pieces, and are a smaller diameter (size 8) cork. The wine soaks through the pieces more quickly than through a solid piece of cork(bark). If you plan on drinking your wine in the next 2-3 years maybe even 4, this kind of cork will probably hold up just fine. If you see the wine seeping half way up the cork or more, get drinkin’. This is the cork style I use for tablewine: kits that cost less than $120 or so, or whites, since they don't need to age much. Also if you use a hand-held corker, this is the cork you’ll want to use.Pricier mid-quality (premium) corks will last at least 5 yrs are a little wider (#9's) and have (2) solid end caps of corkbark with corkbark pieces in the middle. When compressed (with a floor corker), this combination keeps the wine from soaking through quite a while longer. That is the cork style I use for reds that are >$150 or so.Final notes: remember to boil these corks for 2 minutes to sterilize and keep upright 2-3 days so corks can fully expand after compressing(bottling) & before laying them down to age. Day 1 they will dribble in the time it takes to lay one down just to put on a label! **Q: Are these good for carving?** A: I would not recommend them for carving. I had tried to trim one for a odd wine bottle I had and it didn't go to good.They are compressed piece.Might be better to go with a all natural cork thats solid ...Yet I am not a carver .Best of luck **Q: Where are these made?** A: I do not know. But cork doesn't grow in the United States that I know of, it is tropical. Hopefully they were sustainably grown and harvested. They are nice corks. **Q: Is this product sanitized? Or is it factory sealed (ideal for cold sanitization via sodium bisulfate)** A: Thanks for your question. This product is not pre-sanitized, and should be done prior to using. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***Y on 28 November 2025* On every listing for corks for sale, you see complaints about corks breaking on removal. Even these. I am about to purchase my 5th bag of these and have never had any break. Of course, I store my wine on its side like you’re supposed to do so they don’t dry out, but these are top quality corks. There are slightly cheaper corks for sale on Amazon, but I know these work great, so I keep buying them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***Z on 15 October 2025* De Excelente calidad ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***R on 30 June 2025* Great product and easy to cork bottles ## Frequently Bought Together - FastRack Bag of 100, #8 Straight Wine Corks for Wine Bottles | 1.73" x 0.87" (44 mm x 22 mm) Beige | Bottle Stoppers | Replacement Corks for Bottles – Reliable Fit and Consistent Seal - Double Lever Hand Corker – For Standard Wine, Belgian Beer, and Synthetic Plastic Corks, Wine Corker Tool with 20 Count Wine Corks (Red) - North Mountain Supply 750ml Glass Bordeaux Wine Bottle Flat-Bottomed Cork Finish - Case of 12 - Flint/Clear --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/259655912-home-brew-ohio-8-straight-corks-8-x-1-3](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/259655912-home-brew-ohio-8-straight-corks-8-x-1-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*