Wax Dipping Bottles

[user 22118]

I was just at the store and noticed that Rogue Brewery has a beer that they dipped the bottle, not the seal, into wax. Now, I personally love the idea of canned micro brew and think that since canning isn't really usable in homebrew, what are other ways of limiting light to the beer. I am not talking as much about storage, as I am taking the beer to a party, park or other activity.

Has anyone done anything of this sort? I figure just to stick a bottle into a "vat" of wax and then let it dry, and viola! Instant light proofing of a bottle.

 

[Orangevango]

or spray paint? Waxing a whole bottle seems like a waste of time and wax.

 

[ChshreCat]

Duct tape. There ain't NUTHIN it can't do!

 

[944play]

Plasti-Dip? It'd be more durable than wax.

 

[LibertyBrewer]

If it is in an amber bottle, does it have to be protected for the amount of time you are going to be out in the light?

If you are going to a party in the park, just use a brown paper bag.

 

[ChshreCat]

Can bottles be powder coated?

 

[Orangevango]

dont think so
there is such thing as opaque glass though

 

[giligson]

I have bought super fancy olive oil that was wrapped in a gold coloured aluminum foil.

So wrap your bottles in aluminum foil - for that space age look.
Anyways its less messy than wax.

Or try the timeless brown paper bag - a classic at any sporting event or public park.

 

[user 22118]

So the general consensus is that nobody sees a need. interesting

 

[TeleTwanger]

Waxing Bourbon bottles or whatever Im sure is just for looks...I've wax potted a pickup and what that does is help control feedback. I think it would just be a big mess, especially if you plan on reusing the bottle.

 

[adx]

You can also get the aluminum bottles. Someone tried to find a reseller, but I'm not sure if they ever did.

 

[FreakinA]

How about a cardboard box?

 

[Ichi-Go]

I always thought about some sort of paint or plastic dip to do a black bottle. I wanted to do black bottles with plain white sponged letters or something that looked utilitarian and non beverage. Like the beer was some sort of acid that shouldnt be drank. I dont see a point in coatings just to keep light out. Its easy enough to store it in a box then only keep it in the fridge for a short amount of time.

 

[kaptk2]

I have a friend who works at a truck accessory store. They do pickup bed lining. He made me 2 cases of bottles covered in the liner material. They are really hard to break and completely light proof.