I got 2 gallons fro 8 bucks at costco, poured out a 1/4 gallon from each and stored in fridge (to be added back when bottled).
I dumped a 1/4 cup of us-05 yeast trub from a IPA I just bottled into the containers, put cap on and shook vigorously.
I took the cap off drilled a whole in it and put an air lock in both bottles.
these things are bubbling away now 12 hours later.
I've read a lot of posts on using original bottles to ferment and while I looked all over and couldn't fine the answer to what I wanted to know.
I am going to bottle them of into beer bottles and let them get carbonate and add some sweetness (hence saving 1/2 gallon of the juice).
How long can I let these sit in the original containers? I've read that plastic will leach oxygen but for a quick fermentation I figure it should be ok. I would still like to get an idea of how long is too long with the original containers.
(FYI they are PET #1)
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I've let cider ferment for up to a month in the original containers with no noticeable oxidation problems, but I wouldnt go much longer. Shoot for 2-3 weeks to be safe
PolyEthylene Terephthalate (PET) is the same material the Better Bottles are made out of. I see no problem in using them. But I don't know that I'd recommend cleaning and reusing. Probably best to dispose of the old and use a new one if necessary.
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Oh, and get a hydrometer. Psychic brewing is great and all, but hard numbers get rid of MUCH of the guess work.
... If the characters from Jaws did home brewing...
Hooper: "All yeast does is swim and eat sugar and fart carbon dioxide and pee alcohol and make little yeasts."
Brody: "You're gonna need a bigger carboy."
PolyEthylene Terephthalate (PET) is the same material the Better Bottles are made out of. I see no problem in using them. But I don't know that I'd recommend cleaning and reusing. Probably best to dispose of the old and use a new one if necessary.
Yeah I have no intention of keeping them. I am just trying to do easy apartment cider.
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you should be fine even longer than a month, original product was probably in there more than 30 days. my first experimental cider was done this way. worked great!
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