Laying bottles down

[Okiefirefighter]

When the mead is bottled, can the bottles be laid on their sides? I was going to use some Grolsch beer bottles.

 

[Maylar]

Sure.

 

[biochemedic]

Sure.

But why would you in non-corked bottles?! The whole point of being on the side historically is to keep natural cork stoppers moist and prevent them from drying out, isn't it?

 

[Blacksmith1]

The question wasn't should he but can he. he might want to know if they are going to leak.

 

[Maylar]

Maybe he has a wine rack.

 

[biochemedic]

Ok, I get your points. That being said, I have heard of flip top bottles leaking, especially if there is a more than average amount of carbonation. If it were still, probably would be OK, as long as the gaskets aren't worn out.