Cider in wine bottles

[nofx2312000]

S it ok to pasteurize in wine bottles with corks doing the same way as doing in beer bottles. Thank. Just opened a bottle and it's perfectly carbed. And would like no bottle bombs. Thanks for any answers. Just curious if any one has

 

[bssrf4]

I have a mead that is nicely mildly carbed sitting in wine bottles. I used Zorks rather than corks. I'm interested in everyone's experiences.

 

[WilliamSlayer]

Carbonation + regular wine bottles and corks = mess.

Broken bottles or popped corks...

Champagne bottles on the other hand are made to withstand the pressure, and can be capped or corked.

If you have a still cider, a wine bottle can be the perfect vessel. But, when your post mentioned carbonation, I wanted to make you aware of the problems.

 

[nofx2312000]

So.... What's my best bet. Should I just cold crash and drink sooner the later.

 

[icanbenchurcat]

Yes, drink soon and refrigerate.

Try beer bottles next time.

 

[WilliamSlayer]

Cold crash is a good idea. I use 22oz bomber bottles for most of my cider, just because I've had the occasional popped cork.