That's not true. I would bet a large chunk of money you can't tell the difference. That's a beer snob view that has been disproved so many times it's laughable.
You can use 20oz plastic screw top soda bottles, no root beer bottles. Make sure you clean and sanatize them well and keep them out of direct light since they will be clear.
Keep your eyes open on Craig's list for bottles as well. You can get them for free sometimes or close. I paid 15 bucks for 7 cases. I was pissed that I missed the 50 free Grolsch bottles by an hour, so I just bought some.
New to the forum, and homebrewing, and I have a question.
This is the very frst batch I've brewed. I'm using the Whispering Wheat with the booster. It has been fermenting for about 10 days and I plan on bottling Monday, day 15. I crushed and added three cloves at the start of fermentation...