Sam Adams Bottles?

[Unkle Danky]

Are they ok for bottle conditioning? Also have have any of you guys shipped your brew? I want to send some to my brothers.

 

[hcarter]

I would think they'd be fine. I mean certainly SA ships them, so I would think they'd be OK.

 

[GABrewer1426]

I'm going to be using them. I was told by the LHBS owner that they were good to use. I think you should be okay.



Sorry I had to chime in since it looked like it was just for people from "COLUMBUS" cities. I'm in Columbus, Georgia.

 

[Unkle Danky]

I was actually wondering how you ship your beer. UPS? USPS?

I think I would rather be in Columbus, GA... Nothing here in Mississippi.

 

[nukebrewer]

I have beer conditioning in Sam Adams bottles right now and they're doing fine.

 

[niquejim]

I was actually wondering how you ship your beer. UPS? USPS?

I think I would rather be in Columbus, GA... Nothing here in Mississippi.

Do not ship USPS very illegal. UPS, FedEx and DHL it's against their policy but not gonna get you visited by the police

 

[GABrewer1426]

As for shipping method you may want to talk to your USPS. I don't know what laws there are for shipping alcohol over state lines (if that is what you're doing).

But start first with asking them about that. Look it up on the Intertubes also. Just something to consider before shipping across state lines (if that is what you're doing).

 

[Whiskey]

Just label the package "Live yeast samples in suspension". It is 100% accurate.

 

[Unkle Danky]

Just label the package "Live yeast samples in suspension". It is 100% accurate.

Nice!! Thats what I will do.. Now if I would just get some action in the fermenter?!?!?!?!?!

 

[Sumo]

I use Sam Adams bottles all the time. I have used the same bottles since July. The only ones that exploded happened from a soggy bottom on the case. The a/c unit leaked water on the floor and wet the bottom of the box, I picked it up and blam, 9 bottles of Sams on the wall..

I go to the liquor store and offer them 10 cents a bottle, I have never paid for one. They usually give them to me for free.

 

[Unkle Danky]

Thanks for all the replies.. Now I know all the hard work of emptying bottles hasnt been for not..
Im just going to throw this into this thread even though its a diff topic.
I did my first brew last night. It was the Bavarian Hefe from Austin Homebrew. I pitched the yeast when the wort had cooled to 83. I have absolutely no action in the fermenter. I mean ZERO. It has been about 18 hours now. When should I start worrying? It is a White Labs Hefe Yeast. I did not make a starter though. I got all the stuff for a blow off setup today but nothing is happening so I left the airlock on.

 

[Unkle Danky]

also I havnt gotten a hydrometer yet so I dont know OG.

 

[hcarter]

83 is a little warm to pitch yeast, get yourself a hydrometer, it is the best way to tell if it is fermenting. However, give it a day or 2 to see if you get any activity. Sometimes it can take 48-72 hours for a ferment to start. And, I'd rather be in almost any "Columbus" than this one right now, not a lot goin' on here either!

 

[FishinDave07]

+3 or 4...lol i almost always use SA bottles.

 

[talleymonster]

I use Sam Adams bottles without any problems.

 

[FishinDave07]

^ epic

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[Unkle Danky]

Talley that brought a tear to my eye.. BEAUTIFUL!!

Also the wort was at 83 but it was only 2.5 gallons. I added another 2.5 of cool water which I believe would have easily brought the temp down to 70. It is nearing the 24hr mark and still no action in the primary.. Starting to get worried but the fact that I am still emptying SA bottles is helping calm my nerves.

 

[talleymonster]

I got those all from one guy on CraigsList for free.

 

[schweaty]

Sam bottles are great when it comes to getting the labels off. A good soak in a sanatizer soultion and the labels fall right off.

 

[phissionkorps]

The only bottles I have found difficult to use are wifebeater (Stella) bottles. My capper always catches on the side of the cap when I try to take it off, so its on all unevenly and whatnot. After I empty the ones I have, I'll never use them again.

 

[FishinDave07]

I got those all from one guy on CraigsList for free.

I'm assuming they were acquired empty though

 

[talleymonster]

I'm assuming they were acquired empty though

Sadly, no.