zman Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Apr 12, 2008 Messages 2,635 Reaction score 21 Location Denver. Oct 13, 2010 #1 Is it ok to use the Champagne Wire Hoods to cork Belgian bottles? My LHBS had only one variety of Wire hoods.
Is it ok to use the Champagne Wire Hoods to cork Belgian bottles? My LHBS had only one variety of Wire hoods.
Grizzlybrew Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Apr 10, 2009 Messages 1,156 Reaction score 16 Location Austin Oct 13, 2010 #2 I didn't realize there were different cages. As long as it covers the cork and fits under the lip, I can't see why not! Champagne typically has about equal if not more carbonation than your typical belgians. You should be fine.
I didn't realize there were different cages. As long as it covers the cork and fits under the lip, I can't see why not! Champagne typically has about equal if not more carbonation than your typical belgians. You should be fine.
Captain_Bigelow Well-Known Member Joined May 13, 2009 Messages 803 Reaction score 11 Location Los Angeles Oct 13, 2010 #3 Brewing TV had an episode on this... http://www.brewingtv.com/episodes/2...13-full-sail-brewers-sharebiere-de-garde.html
Brewing TV had an episode on this... http://www.brewingtv.com/episodes/2...13-full-sail-brewers-sharebiere-de-garde.html
OP OP zman Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Apr 12, 2008 Messages 2,635 Reaction score 21 Location Denver. Oct 13, 2010 #4 Thanks guys!! After checking out the video my mind is at ease