Bottling with a cork

[Petei1507]

Hello all,

Coming up to the end of my 1st batch of Cider in the next week.

I'm yet to have anything to transfer the cider to though from the 2nd DJ.

I dont want anything fancy, but I have seen these in Wilkos -

http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-acces...o-beer-bottle-amber-500ml-tray-6/invt/0022640

Now I dont own a capper or anything of the sort. I was however thinking of using these ans they are reusable (I assume) -

http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessories+equipment/wilko-plastic-topped-corks/invt/0318711

There wouldnt be any issues at all with this combination would there?

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Is the cider you are making going to be fizzy?

You could get screw top bottles free from your local pub or buy them and use novatwist caps - http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=56326&highlight=novatwist

 

[Roddy]

Grolsch (swingtop) bottles are pretty good for cider, I use these mostly

Asda have them at £1.66 each at the mo, and you get free beer in them too (bonus)

 

[Petei1507]

Is the cider you are making going to be fizzy?

You could get screw top bottles free from your local pub or buy them and use novatwist caps - http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=56326&highlight=novatwist

Well i was going to do them 50/50 really. Would there be an issue with making them fizzy?

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I don't think they would stay in the bottles, have you seen these -

24 - http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessories+equipment/pet-bottles-500ml-x-24/invt/ib00022

48 - http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessories+equipment/pet-bottles-500ml-x-48/invt/ib00023

 

[Petei1507]

Grolsch (swingtop) bottles are pretty good for cider, I use these mostly

Asda have them at £1.66 each at the mo, and you get free beer in them too (bonus)

I never actually thought of that Roddy! May have some this weekend then with my "free" beer!