Berliner Weiss = New Primary?

[Wolfhound180]

I have never made any sours or bacteria laden brews before, but if I brew a Berliner Weiss with lacto will I need a dedicated primary? I use better bottles if that makes a difference. I would really prefer to be able to use that better bottle for non sour brews in the future.

 

[Wolfhound180]

Will the lacto ruin my better bottle?

 

[luhrks]

Once you use any equipment for sours, that's all I'd use it for going forth.

 

[amandabab]

lacto's don't play well with others, especially when dealing with plastic.

If you have perfect sterilization you can do it with glass or SS but with better bottles get a dedicated one.

 

[LoneWolfPR]

I've been told glass and SS are fine because they aren't pourous so a good santizier soak should take care of it, but plastic is a problem. I've got a berliner going right now, and I plan to buy a new thief and auto syphon to use with non sour beers in the future as those are all plastic. You can also heat sterilize glass and SS.