Bottling mishaps

[lmacmil]

I bottled my 2nd batch today and had two screwups. After siphoning into the bottling bucket (which was on the floor), someone (could have been me or my better half but probably me), bumped the spigot, turning it partially on. I didn't notice until my wife screamed, by which time there was probably 2 or 3 bottles worth on the floor. If that wasn't bad enough, while bottling, the tube came off the filler, resulting in another spill. Consequently, I only got 46 bottles instead of the 50+ I was expecting. And now the kitchen "reeks" of beer which I won't hear the end of for hours (if I'm lucky)

I shoulda just watched some football today.

 

[Revvy]

You may find some ideas here that will help you for next time.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/revvys-tips-bottler-first-time-otherwise-94812/

 

[mstev50]

I think most of us have probably had mishaps like that. Don't fret too much and make sure that floor isn't sticky. Time to get on to the next batch and learn from the those small mistakes.

 

[Panzermann]

You should be happy that your kitchen smells like brew. haha

I never use the bottling wand, I just use the spigot.

 

[Corey_James]

How much of the beer did you drink prior to putting it in the bottles???? Happy New Year!

 

[RCCOLA]

I bottled my 2nd batch today and had two screwups. After siphoning into the bottling bucket (which was on the floor), someone (could have been me or my better half but probably me), bumped the spigot, turning it partially on. I didn't notice until my wife screamed, by which time there was probably 2 or 3 bottles worth on the floor. If that wasn't bad enough, while bottling, the tube came off the filler, resulting in another spill. Consequently, I only got 46 bottles instead of the 50+ I was expecting. And now the kitchen "reeks" of beer which I won't hear the end of for hours (if I'm lucky)

I shoulda just watched some football today.

Oh ,You should hear about the mishaps I've had.Don't EVER try straightening a racking cane.Slashed hand,blood and beer everywhere.Bad,bad day.

 

[JoeMama]

But the cool part is by the time you actually get to crack your first beer, you will have forgotten all about this ugly mishap. I know I did!
-Me

 

[Gonefishing]

I never use the bottling wand, I just use the spigot.

With an attached hose going to the bottom of your bottle, or just pour away?

 

[Revvy]

But the cool part is by the time you actually get to crack your first beer, you will have forgotten all about this ugly mishap. I know I did!
-Me

Man, how could you forget, it was only the next day after you bottled it, you beer pedaphile, you.

 

[KDM]

Beer pedophile! HAHAHAHA!!!

 

[JoeMama]

Man, how could you forget, it was only the next day after you bottled it, you beer pedaphile, you.

I have a short memory... And it was only a week mister scorekeeper! (I swear, my WIFE doesnt even... Yes she does... Nevermind)

Besides, what was I supposed to do? It was looking at me!


-Me

 

[bob1852]

don't feel bad Joe. I once drank a bottle before I even capped it...

 

[Hefeweizengeliebter]

think these bottles from IKEA will hold a carbed beer, or you think they may become bombs? I got them for my mead... 1L flippy tops

 

[Revvy]

think these bottles from IKEA will hold a carbed beer, or you think they may become bombs? I got them for my mead... 1L flippy tops

You're the 57000 person that has asked, this and noone has seemed to actually post back on how they worked or not...

Thing is they are clear...not really a good idea for beer.

Use it for apfelwein instead.

 

[Flattop]

They are similar to the Grolsch swing tops we can buy here, i am led to believe they work well and you can buy the replacement rubber seals at the LHBS down under.
Buy a couple and try them....but brown would be better

 

[CiscoKid]

Besides, what was I supposed to do? It was looking at me!

That "green" beer was asking for it... they're all asking for it all the time.

 

[Kungpaodog]

I bottled my 2nd batch today and had two screwups. After siphoning into the bottling bucket (which was on the floor), someone (could have been me or my better half but probably me), bumped the spigot, turning it partially on. I didn't notice until my wife screamed, by which time there was probably 2 or 3 bottles worth on the floor. If that wasn't bad enough, while bottling, the tube came off the filler, resulting in another spill. Consequently, I only got 46 bottles instead of the 50+ I was expecting. And now the kitchen "reeks" of beer which I won't hear the end of for hours (if I'm lucky)

I shoulda just watched some football today.

This is why my dog is always close by; she loves cleaning up any spills.

 

[MikeG]

I've never gotten 50+, 46 sounds sweet!

 

[lmacmil]

I've never gotten 50+, 46 sounds sweet!

I got 50 1/2 bottles from my first batch and I thought that was low since the kit said 53. The last bottle (only about 8 oz) did have a lot of sediment though.