Bottling struggle

[96ls]

I'm still kinda new to the whole brewing/bottling process.

I was just curios if anyone has had any trouble reusing lagunitas bottles.

The last batch I made had 6 lagunitas bottles in it and every single one of them were poorly carbonated and I actually had one break the top of the bottle off while I was opening it.

I was curious to get feedback from you guys if anyone had used them.

 

[AlCophile]

I get free bottles @ town recycling ctr. I use Sam Adams cause they weigh up to 386 grams, so I'm hoping the extra weight helps withstand pressure better. The only other ones I use are the 22ozs withOUT the circles molded on bottom, and with straight shoulders as opposed to rounded; these weigh about 365 - 375 grams each. Get yourself an old triple-beam lab balance on Craigslist. Very handy!
Be sure to inspect each bottle before use, and give each a whack with some object, a piece of wood(?) and listen for 'off' sounds. If in doubt, toss it.

 

[96ls]

Thanks for the reply. I've used several different types of bottles. Basically any non screw tops that I drink I rinse, clean, and reuse.
These lagunitas bottles are the only ones I've ever had trouble with.

 

[flars]

A bench capper may solve the problem.