JMSetzler
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How does one remove the nitrogen capsules from Guinness Draught bottles so he may re-use them for homebrew bottling purposes?
Guinness Draught Bottles
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ShortSnoutBrewing
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I've used some needle nose pliers with no issue.
Rezilynt
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+ 1 - they come out easy once you get the hang of it
CanadianNorth
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impressive - I wouldn't have thought that would work!!
mitch171
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That is why you can make a ton of money betting people you can get a cork out of a wine bottle with a cloth napkin.
rico567
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I got a six of the Guinness bottles once, and it's easy to pull the "bomb" out with needle-nose pliers. Those Guinness bottles are great, too, because they've got a shrink-on label. Just slice it off with a utility knife, and you're golden- NO soaking!
mitch171
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I think they hold 11.5 oz though? Maybe that is just from the "bomb" displacing so me volume.
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+1, these bottles WIN.
I seem to remember filling a SA bottle to the top and it filled the Guinness bottle exactly... I think you're right about the cartridge. I'll try it again and report back...
mitch171
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.5 oz wouldn't necessarily be a reason not to use them anyway, you just may need a few more.
Technically, I think it's 11.9 oz 
And yes, just yank out the bomb with some pliers (make sure there aren't any last few drops of booze in there, or they'll dump onto your face as you hold it above you trying to see in) and then slice of the label. I'd use them if I drank more guinness. The only downside, if you care about it, is that you can't relabel them easily.
And yes, just yank out the bomb with some pliers (make sure there aren't any last few drops of booze in there, or they'll dump onto your face as you hold it above you trying to see in) and then slice of the label. I'd use them if I drank more guinness. The only downside, if you care about it, is that you can't relabel them easily.
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