Hi guys and gals, first post here so go easy
I have my first ever brew which is muntons wheat beer that I set going this evening. Everything seems fine, thanks to this forum and art-of-brewing.co.uk for the service and excellent price
I am starting to think about cheap bottling options. I have lots of wine bottles but I assume the cork ones are no good due to the pressure. What about the screw thread ones ? If I ensure a better seal using cling film under the cap (a trick I learnt through horrid leaky milk containers).
Anyway, I am expecting a big fat no on that one so my next option is tesco value sparkling water. Its 17p for 2litres. Would that be ok ? Possibly using cling film too. They would only last a few times I suspect but in that time I would have collected other bottles.
I havent checked but it may be that the non sparkling comes in the same bottles, in which case, could I use the bottled water in my brew ? I assume its sterilized before bottling. Seems a shame to pour it away and there is no way I will be drinking 40 litres in 5 days.
thanks in advance
I have my first ever brew which is muntons wheat beer that I set going this evening. Everything seems fine, thanks to this forum and art-of-brewing.co.uk for the service and excellent price
I am starting to think about cheap bottling options. I have lots of wine bottles but I assume the cork ones are no good due to the pressure. What about the screw thread ones ? If I ensure a better seal using cling film under the cap (a trick I learnt through horrid leaky milk containers).
Anyway, I am expecting a big fat no on that one so my next option is tesco value sparkling water. Its 17p for 2litres. Would that be ok ? Possibly using cling film too. They would only last a few times I suspect but in that time I would have collected other bottles.
I havent checked but it may be that the non sparkling comes in the same bottles, in which case, could I use the bottled water in my brew ? I assume its sterilized before bottling. Seems a shame to pour it away and there is no way I will be drinking 40 litres in 5 days.
thanks in advance