Swing-top Beer caps

Well, you can always buy & drink 5 or 6 cases of Grolsch.

Well here in the US, I have been using the EZ-Cap brand bottles for about

Hope this helps...

True but I don't think the used bottles would be any good for homebrew

They do sell half litre swing-tops in the local HWS but they're double the price of the regular online capped variety. Thanks but I'll have another search.

Bertie

Yep, you're spoilt for choice across the pond. I searched EZ (flip-top) bottles and got

........ not sure I'd want to drink my Caslemaine XXXX from a cobalt blue bottle, but the clear ones are a good price.

Bertie

You wouldn't have to worry about the cobalt blue anyhow. They stopped making it a few years back.

Agh collectable, should see them on eBay in 10 years at $100 each !! Michael, am I correct in assuming that the Grolsch method isn't secondary ferment in the bottle, but simply an injection of CO2 ?

Bertie

Not sure if what you said was meant to be a joke, but...

Grolsch swingtops are excellent for homebrew, as long as you store them in a dark place.

Bottle just like you would if using crown caps. My first few batches were done almost completely with "Grolsch" style bottles.

See:

I use the following:

--> 16 oz. E-Z Cap Amber (Fliptops) [12 per case]

--> 1 liter E-Z Cap Amber (Fliptops) [12 per case]

To be more specific, I use the Amber ones & use that shop above (since its close my apartment). And as you can see, they are EZ-Cap Brand bottles, which has worked well for me..

Hope this helps...

Thanks Michael, I like the Swing tops, dead handy if you want a short swig.

That a good price on fliptops and a very good one for crown caps. I posted your link to arbor to rcb, ref their Pumpkin Ale Kit.

Bertie

I don't see why not, they're PERFECT!!!

Just remember to keep them from UV and you'll be in great shape. I use them frequently.