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Bottling in growlers

Discussion in 'General Homebrew Discussion' started by Datgreenstuff, Mar 15, 2015.

 

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    Datgreenstuff

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2015
    Is it safe to bottle in fliptop growlers.
     
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    jtratcliff

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Mar 15, 2015
    I've done it several times.... I've heard that they might not be made to take the pressure of bottle conditioning, but I haven't had a problem.

    YMMV

    I wouldn't do 4 volumes or anything... Maybe stay below 3.
     
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    JINKS

    Fermentator Extrordinaire

    Posted Mar 15, 2015
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    ktblunden

    Senior Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2015
    The glass thickness in growlers is inconsistent and random. They are not designed to withstand fermentation pressures. A lot of people have done it successfully and a lot of others have had them explode. Keep in mind that when a growler explodes people have found glass embedded in the ceiling. It can be extremely dangerous if someone happens to be nearby.
     
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