Bottles

[Lordy]

Right, I've got my beer fermenting and I need something to put it in when fermentation has finished. I'm of to a store in the market later today called 'Brewer Bills' to get some bottles. Is there any advice to what I should be looking for. Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[2nd Street Brewery]

It all depends on how many you want. I started with 2 cases(24) 22oz bomers. I moved on to collecting 12 oz regular bottles from microbrews I bought to save money. Bigger bottles mean less to clean and sanitize but smaller ones are easier to me because I can open one, pour it in a glass and not have to worry about capping the bottle. But then again I now keg

good luck with your first brew.

 

[Lordy]

It all depends on how many you want. I started with 2 cases(24) 22oz bomers. I moved on to collecting 12 oz regular bottles from microbrews I bought to save money. Bigger bottles mean less to clean and sanitize but smaller ones are easier to me because I can open one, pour it in a glass and not have to worry about capping the bottle. But then again I now keg

good luck with your first brew.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Evets]

Get brown colored bottles. These offer the best defense against skunky beer due to sunlight or flouresent light.

 

[Beer Weevel]

You'll need 48 to 52 12oz bottles or fewer if you use larger bottles. Just let friends know you want bottles and you'll be swimming in them, quick, quick!!!!

 

[Cheesefood]

Get kegs.

God I love kegging (compared to bottling).

 

[Lordy]

Thanks for all the help guys. I went to Brewer Bills yesterday and it was closed, so I'm going back on Tuesday to get some.

As regards kegging, I take it that is using a barrel. I did some brewing briefly when I was in my twenties and was given a barrel, although it didn't have a pressure valve which made the beer go flat. I was then given one with a pressure valve which unfortunately leaked . I stopped doing it soon after. A barrel is something I will keep in mind.

 

[newguy]

yeah lordy have a look aroud the site for more info on kegging. It's much easier than bottling and a heck of a lot less clean up! A bit more of an investment to get started but well worth it IMO.

And home brew kegs are not barrels...have you ever seen the coke or pepsi kegs they use in resturants? thats what your typical home brewer will use.

Also do you have a bottle capper? if not look at the snap tight bottles they work good, just make sure you have your priming sugar right so you don't get any beer rockets.

Good luck!

 

[the_bird]

It all depends on how many you want. I started with 2 cases(24) 22oz bomers. I moved on to collecting 12 oz regular bottles from microbrews I bought to save money. Bigger bottles mean less to clean and sanitize but smaller ones are easier to me because I can open one, pour it in a glass and not have to worry about capping the bottle. But then again I now keg

good luck with your first brew.

So, uh, buddy.... that mean you have a stash of bombers you need to find a new home for?

 

[Lordy]

Cheers guys. Newguy, I'm going to look into getting a keg. Unfortunatley, at this time of year, price will dictate what I get . I know what you mean now by kegs. Thanks for the explanation.

BTW: Happy New Year to you all

 

[Cool Hand]

I just scored a case of Grolsch bottles. The most expensive case of beer I've ever bought! But I'll be able to reuse these suckers not to mention the fun I'm having draining them!