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FastFerment Fastrack24 24-Bottle Drying Rack & Tray — Stackable Dryer
Reviews
4.3/ 5
- 5 stars 8
- 4 stars 0
- 3 stars 2
- 2 stars 0
- 1 star 1
- Brand
- FastRack
Product description
WHAT YOU GET: One Fastrack24 drying rack with matching catch tray. The set is sized to accept up to 24 standard 12 oz (330–350 ml) long-neck beer bottles, or 12 larger bottles in the bomber/wine range (330–750 ml), depending on configuration.
STACK & SAVE SPACE: Racks are designed to nest and lock when loaded, allowing up to five complete Fastrack units to be stacked for compact vertical storage when not in active use. The more layers you add, the greater the stability of the assembled column.
DISHWASHER SAFE & EASY CLEAN: Made from food-grade high-density polyethylene (HDPE), both rack and tray disassemble for a no-fuss clean and are dishwasher compatible. This makes sanitizing straightforward between batches without fiddly parts.
HYGIENIC DRYING: Bottles rest inverted without any peg or probe entering the bottle interior, so the inside surfaces don’t contact the rack. That design reduces potential contamination points compared with probe-style bottle trees.
BUILT TO LAST: Manufactured in the USA from durable HDPE, the Fastrack24 is intended for repeated use with consistent performance. It works alongside other FastFerment equipment and is suited to homebrewing, beverage reuse, crafts and similar tasks requiring upright draining and temporary holding.
Pros
- Food-grade HDPE and dishwasher safe
- Holds 24 standard bottles or 12 larger bottles
- Stacks up to five units for vertical space savings
Cons
- Larger footprint than a tree-style dryer
- Not sized for 24 wine bottles
- Some bottle shapes may not sit side-by-side
VerdictThe Fastrack24 is a sturdy, practical solution for rinsing, draining and keeping bottles ready for reuse. Constructed from food-grade HDPE and built in the USA, each set holds 24 standard 12 oz long-neck beer bottles or twelve larger bombers/wine bottles, and the tray and rack disassemble for dishwasher cleaning. Units nest securely and can be stacked up to five high to maximize vertical space. Be
Reviews
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Scragg 5/5
Does what it should
Performs exactly as expected.
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Renato de Santa Catarina 3/5
Only for long-neck bottles
As others noted, it’s really for 24 long-neck bottles and that detail wasn’t clear. You can fit twelve 500–600 ml bottles if you alternate holes. Not worth the investment for my needs.
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Kevin 5/5
Saves time for solo bottling
As a one-person bottling operation it shaved minutes off the process and reduced oxidation risk. The plastic is very rigid and it stacks compactly—fits inside a common fermenter bucket when not in use.
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Jonathan E. Glauser 1/5
Tray warped after minimal use
The tray warped after a single use even though I hand washed it. I contacted the maker several times without a reply. Based on my experience I can’t recommend it.
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littlethings 3/5
Okay, fits slimmer bottles best
It’s fine. I had to remove swing-top lids to fit and some of my wider bottles can’t sit adjacent. Works best with very slim bottles.
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Camper 5/5
Better than a tree for wine bottles (with limits)
I expected 24 wine bottles but it’s sized for beer. Still, I can fit about 16–18 wine bottles compared with 12 in the wine-specific rack. It’s steadier than a bottle-tree and nothing enters the bottle mouth, so I wash and dry bottles without extra equipment. A good addition to my cellar.
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michael landers 5/5
Functional but roomier footprint
Takes more space than a tree-style dryer and you need to remove swing-top caps to fit. The lower trough catches runoff well and I can keep caps nearby. I mainly reuse spirit bottles for batch cocktails.
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LORNA CRANSTON 5/5
Excellent and easy to use
Fantastic product, easy to use. Very prompt service from the seller.
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A. McCoy 5/5
Fantastic for storing acrylic paints
Holds 24 4–6 oz squeeze bottles and gaps let me tuck in about 15 more for roughly 39 bottles. Tips stay moist so paint doesn’t crust, making dispensing easier and reducing waste. I have two and want a third for drying cleaned bottles.
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stannius 5/5
Great for rinsing and sanitizing
I collect bottles as I rinse them, then run the rack through the dishwasher to sterilize. It holds bottles upside-down to drain without inserting anything into the mouth, reducing contamination risk.
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Randy T Hoffman 5/5
Solid and dependable
Heavy-duty construction, not flimsy. Supports 24 beer bottles with no issue. I haven’t stacked them because pets here would likely knock over a tower.
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