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Excessive dripping would cause me to do the same. My last spring loaded one didn't disassemble if I remember correctly. That was back in the 90s. Perhaps I will reconsider when replacing mine.

Sanitation. It's easier to clean the one without. Maybe just piece of mind for me.

I would get the one without the spring.

I try stuff all the time, but just tip the bucket. Chances are the last bit after tipping isn't enough for a full bottle. Drink it! It won't be carbonated, but will give you an idea of the finished product.

Just a few minutes of course.

Same here. I read somewhere that co2 actually forms and pushes oxygen out if you leave them prior to capping.

Bottling hack. Use a dishwashing glass rack from a restaurant to keep from knocking the bottles over while bottling.

How is hop extract made?

What about fruit in beer?

I'm sure the same has come up about pellets vs. Whole Hops.

Another thought...I also put my bottling spoon, lid, and any thing else DW safe in if there is room. As long as it is clean before going into the washer.

I've used the dishwasher before with no problem, but nothing else. The heat from the drying and sanitizing seems to be enough.