Bottles; Plastic Vs Glass

[Speranza]

I remember someone somewhere telling me not to use plastic bottles, like coke or water bottles, for my home brews. I think this comes from the twist off caps more than anything, but I can't really find any information about it.

I'm happy sticking with glass bottles but I think the wife wants to switch to plastic for easier sharing with friends. What is your guys general consensus?

 

[McKBrew]

Plastic bottles are fine. Here are some threads that may provide more information.

www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?p=271599

www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=11513

www.homebrewtalk.com/archive/index.php/t-15262.html

 

[fritz_monroe]

You can get replacement caps at the homebrew store. I've bottled some of my latest batch into plastic bottles so I can easily take them camping without worrying about breakage. I also bottled into 12 oz. glass and into a couple of carboys.

 

[JimC]

Clear plastic bad, unless you like drinking alcoholic skunk water (read: Carona lover).