what was used for a stopper for my jug/bottle?

[crazell]

what was most commonly used as a stopper for a jug or bottle, other than a cork? time period of 1825 - 1840 mountain man. i thought i would ask fine people of this here site. I've gotten good advice and information here..

[beowulf]

corn cobs have been used for a long time here in the US !

[Watauga]

A Carved Wood Stopper?

In our little Band of Folks after the Jug gets Opened it wont need a Stopper Because we Empty the Jug!?!
   

[crazell]

thanks for the info guys... i hear ya about not needing one after we open it up... this one bottle i have is for me and wife...     

[crazell]

is there a particular wood to use, that is better than others???

[William]

is there a particular wood to use, that is better than others???

Some woods are toxic, I would choose a fruitwood myself.  Pine isn't toxic but pine oil might impart a nasty taste.  Don't use any exotic wood like ebony or paduk, those can be bad in ingested.

[old salt]

I have to agree with William on the fruitwood

[Otter]

is there a particular wood to use, that is better than others???

Some woods are toxic, I would choose a fruitwood myself.  Pine isn't toxic but pine oil might impart a nasty taste.  Don't use any exotic wood like ebony or paduk, those can be bad in ingested.

The ancient Greeks used to store their wines in pine barrels to impart a resinous taste. This was done because the Romans demanded a portion of the years production as a tribute. The wine the Greeks actually drank was stored in clay jugs until the Romans caught on and punished the guilty Greeks. To this day there is a Greek wine flavored with pine resin. Let's just say that is a very acquired taste. 

[William]

To this day there is a Greek wine flavored with pine resin- that just sounds awful! 

[crazell]

William i would have to agree with that I'm gonna try the fruit wood instead.. like the smell of pine, but i don't thick it sounds good to season with...  thank you for your info Otter. you never know what your gonna learn on here..

[Otter]

Crazell, you are most welcome Sir. I forgot to wonder if an oak stopper charred a bit on the end might not lend a barrel aged sort of flavor to the brew. I know toasted oak pieces work mighty fine for mead. 

[crazell]

if the fruit doesn't work for me, I'll give that try

[Watauga]

I am thinking Cherry wood would look good and not be too hard to carve some decorations into the Stopper?!?
It makes a good looking powder Horn base

[old salt]

You can use a candle stub

[Watauga]

You can use a candle stub

Yep that would work

Except make sure the candle is out if you drink the stuff the badger likes.
You could BLOW YOUR SELF UP if a flame gets near that Jug