Don't use Deschutes Bottles!

Tonight I was going through my backlog of bottles that still had labels on them and giving them an Oxyclean soak and de-labelling.

When I removed the first Deschutes label and looked at it there was a noticeably large (about 1/4" in diameter) bubble in the glass.
Out of the 6 pack that I cleaned there were 4 that had largish bubbles in the glass. That's a recipe for bottle bombs!
I love Deschutes beer and will continue to drink it. I won't be saving the bottles any more, though.

Aren't those the ones with hop vines raised off the glass? I use them all them time and have never noticed any problems.

It is a good idea to inspect any bottle you use though.

They didn't blow up so far did they? Geez.....

I use em all the time. Never had problems. I never chked about bubbles though. The only thing I hate about them is the labels don't come off as easily as other brands

And I believe their Black Butte is bottled conditioned. So... that would leave me to believe they would be ok

I've used Deschutes bottles for years and no problems.

ChshreCat said:

I've used Deschutes bottles for years and no problems.

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On a side note, I am a big fan of Pacifico bottles...glass seems much heavier/thicker than domestics.

Don't use them. In fact, please send me all of your full bottles to be disposed of properly.

ChshreCat said:

I've used Deschutes bottles for years and no problems.

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Me too.

musick said:

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On a side note, I am a big fan of Pacifico bottles...glass seems much heavier/thicker than domestics.

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I like these too...they recently (last couple of yrs) seem to have switched to bottles with very small "lips" making it harder to cap.

Wernesgruener (found an Aldi) is my new fav bottle...nice pils...cheap....and very heavy glass.

http://www.aldifoodreview.com/2008/11/review-wernesgruner-beer.html

I like the vine design on the bottles and I've never had problems with Deschutes bottles.

I use Sierra Nevda bottles for competition, Deschutes and Widmer for home consumption. ( IF I DON'T KEG ) I have never had a problem with the bottles.

thataintchicken said:

I use Sierra Nevda bottles for competition, Deschutes and Widmer for home consumption. ( IF I DON'T KEG ) I have never had a problem with the bottles.

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Too many judges have noted when I've used Sierra Nevada type stubbies. I'm certain the best presentation for judging is in a unmarked longneck.

Conroe said:

Too many judges have noted when I've used Sierra Nevada type stubbies. I'm certain the best presentation for judging is in a unmarked longneck.

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Agreed somewhat - although it seems they are starting to be more recognized in comps. Hell, I think this (2010) was the first year NHC allowed bottles like SN, Redhook, Deschutes, etc...

The best part about Deschutes bottles is that they come filled with Black Butte. Even if they did blow up from time to time, what's the down side?

robrob said:

I like these too...they recently (last couple of yrs) seem to have switched to bottles with very small "lips" making it harder to cap.

Wernesgruener (found an Aldi) is my new fav bottle...nice pils...cheap....and very heavy glass.

http://www.aldifoodreview.com/2008/11/review-wernesgruner-beer.html

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have you had any of the other aldi's beers? i've been curious for years, but stuff at aldi's is pretty good or absolutely crap.

FromZwolle said:

have you had any of the other aldi's beers? i've been curious for years, but stuff at aldi's is pretty good or absolutely crap.

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The only other one I have had was some corona knock off...Monterey maybe...terrible...just terrible. It was so light I dont know if it would be recognized as beer with a blindfold...it makes bud taste bold...not kidding.

The pils tho is from genuine german brewery and I like it...nice and crisp with a nice bitterness....its my goto beer when the keg is floated.

I have bottled hundreds of beers in 12 oz. Deschutes bottles and have never had a problem. Plus I find that their labels are some of the easiest to take off. A 5 min. soak in hot water and they peel right off.

Of course being 5 min. from the brewery doesn't hurt either

robrob said:

The only other one I have had was some corona knock off...Monterey maybe...terrible...just terrible. It was so light I dont know if it would be recognized as beer with a blindfold...it makes bud taste bold...not kidding.

The pils tho is from genuine german brewery and I like it...nice and crisp with a nice bitterness....its my goto beer when the keg is floated.

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thanks. i'll have to pick up a six pack and give it a try.

Conroe said:

Too many judges have noted when I've used Sierra Nevada type stubbies. I'm certain the best presentation for judging is in a unmarked longneck.

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Why would it matter? Just curious cuz I use SN stubbies for anything I don't put in a Bomber.

thx