GlimpseTheVoid
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So, a few weeks ago I successful pasteurization a delicious, yet crude cider on the stove. I even managed to preserve a touch of carbonation and sweetness.
This morning I am working on pasteurizing this batch and one of my 1/2 liter bottles with the cool swing tops shattered.
Do you guys have any idea why this one out of 12 or so might have done this? my temperature was at about 160 F for only 2 or 3 minutes before the crack. Do you guys think my temperature was to high? Is it important to leave some space in the bottles if you plan on pasteurizing over the stove? I read someone advise you fill bottles all the way to the top because it leaves less room for infection.
I've wasted booze and I don't want glass to shatter and hurt anybody, and also I don't want to waste tasty booze.
Please help me wise brewsages, you are my only hope...
This morning I am working on pasteurizing this batch and one of my 1/2 liter bottles with the cool swing tops shattered.
Do you guys have any idea why this one out of 12 or so might have done this? my temperature was at about 160 F for only 2 or 3 minutes before the crack. Do you guys think my temperature was to high? Is it important to leave some space in the bottles if you plan on pasteurizing over the stove? I read someone advise you fill bottles all the way to the top because it leaves less room for infection.
I've wasted booze and I don't want glass to shatter and hurt anybody, and also I don't want to waste tasty booze.
Please help me wise brewsages, you are my only hope...