bottling....screw tops

[CptnCrackoff]

hi all, can screw top used wine bottles be re-use to bottle wines??

obviously they can be sterilized but will they be airtight?

jon

 

[megajester]

I dont know about using the same top but Im going to just cork them, the hole is slightly bigger than a corked bottle and plastic stoppers cant be used as the hole too big. Havent yet corked any screw top bottles with a brew yet so will be interested to see if anyone posts who has used it for reals ( with a brew)

 

[wurzel]

hi all, can screw top used wine bottles be re-use to bottle wines

You can certainly use them but be careful because the glass at the neck is much thinner than cork type bottles and there is a risk of breakage.

Best to use capsules also as the corks will be looser, or some folks just put the screw top on over it.

 

[hong]

Hi captain, I use scew tops all the time and had no problems. I am no expert however, plus my wines dont stay around too long. For short term storage i swear by them, but long term i would cork them.

 

[grinchy]

I too have used screw tops on many occassions and found no problems. I am certain to ensure that they go through the same sterilising procedure as the bottles though! Also, having worn one or two of them out, i have found that a standard cork has sealed the bottle sufficiently, although i do then tend to use that bottle sooner rather than later...Tapered corks are of no use in screw top bottles...