pasteurization questions

[bushman101]

howdy.

I read the sticky and I'm ready to try it, but a few questions....

The sticky used capped bottles, where I use corks. Will this matter or will I have to dodge flying corks?

Since a closed bottle is a closed system, pasteurization won't affect my ABV, right?

Thanks in advance

 

[Blacksmith1]

if it stays closed it will not affect it. the caps are for holding carbonated beverages. if yours are carbed then the corks may very well pop. if it's just sweetened then I would think it should work. depends how much pressure you generate.

 

[ong]

I would be really careful with pasteurizing corked bottles (especially if they’re carbed). Capped bottles are dangerous enough (I’ve had a few blast off, shooting very hot cider everywhere). Maybe you at least want to add cages?

 

[bushman101]

my cider is still and backsweetened

has anyone tried pasteurizing with a airlock? In theory this would allow gas to vent off and control liquid/alcohol loss