Grolsch Style in dishwasher?

[uwmgdman]

I couldn't find anyone's experiences with a quick search....so here's my question.

I've got some nice Grolsch style bottles that I'll be doing some of my bottling with...



I clean my bottles throughly and then the day of bottling run through the dishwasher (no soap) before I bottle with so far good results. Has anyone put Grolsch style through the dishwasher with the rubber gaskets on them? I don't know if it would be bad to expose them to the heat of the dishwasher or not. Also, how often do you replace the gaskets or don't you?

Thanks again,

Justin

 

[user 574]

I'm thinking the heat probably isn't a good idea personally. I'd remove them beforehand. I use Grolsch style bottles for storing my saved yeast, but haven't replaced the seals yet with no problems. Do know my HBS sells them though for when I do have an issue...

 

[TK421]

I couldn't find anyone's experiences with a quick search....so here's my question.

I've got some nice Grolsch style bottles that I'll be doing some of my bottling with...



I clean my bottles throughly and then the day of bottling run through the dishwasher (no soap) before I bottle with so far good results. Has anyone put Grolsch style through the dishwasher with the rubber gaskets on them? I don't know if it would be bad to expose them to the heat of the dishwasher or not. Also, how often do you replace the gaskets or don't you?

Thanks again,

Justin

I ran mine trhough once, but took the metal/gasket off and kept it on the top rack while the bottles were on the bottom rack. Now I just rinse them well after opening and give them a good clean and sanitize before filling again

 

[Radarbrew]

I suggest taking off the wire stopper holders before the dishwasher, so's you don't wind up grinding a few in the spray arm. Also if the bottles are new, the stopper gaskets should have no cracks and perhaps a small blue stripe on the edge of the washer. If there are any doubts, replace them. I can get a hundred of the little devils for about 10 bux. The peace of mind is worth it.
BTW, remember how the wire things come off. I swear it's a Rubik's cube trying to get them on right.

 

[uwmgdman]

I figured I'd post what I ended up doing. I ended up just removing the rubber gaskets (they were new looking or no need to replace) before I put the bottles in the dishwasher, butleft the wire stoppers on probably b/c I'm either a tad lazy or figured I wouldn't have the patience to put them back on. Anyway, everything came out looking fine. The beer is bottled, I guess I'll repost if something doesn't turn out, but it looks good as of now.