How Can I Improve The Seal On My Grolsch Style Beer Bottles When Making Home Brew?
Author: Staff // Category: Home Brewing RecipesI have two types of beer bottles: (1) The typical bottle which I use a cap, (2) The Grolsch style bottle that has the fancy swingtop plug.
I have made beer two times. In both cases, the beer I made in the typical beer bottle with a cap had a much better seal and produced a nice carbonated beverage. The Grolsch style bottles do not maintain a good seal and result in a flat beer.
After my first batch of beer, I tried applying a little bit of vegetable oil to the seal of the Grolsch style bottles in hopes that it would improve the seal, but it didn’t work.
Since my Grolsch style bottles were brand new when I started, I expected the seals to be in good condition. Does anyone know what I can do?
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Those rubber gaskets are designed for single-use. They are flat and thicker when first put on, and form an excellent seal.
With age, they flatten and “dish” and were not intended for reuse. They can be replaced for pennies from your local brewery supply store, and the bails and bottle should give you years of happy service!
For the ultimate in luxury, easy storage and carbonation control, look up Cornelius Kegs. These 5 gallon metal canisters take the pain and work out of bottling, and make your beer “draft” in the truest sense of the word! (Besides, they’re a great excuse to get a tiny fridge and convert it to your beer dispenser).
Best wishes!
Comment by HeldmyW — February 4, 2010 @ 3:03 am
Crazy glue should do it.
Comment by Step — February 4, 2010 @ 8:44 am
Heating the bottles is correct. It will make a seal like with canning. also, buy new seals. I have always replaced my seals.
Don’t ever put veg-oil on it. Three reasons; One, veg-oil will go rancid, two, it will break down the rubber seal, and three, don’t insult your beer.
Stay away from clear glass bottles or you will end up with little glass bombs. The glass is weaker than colored glass! Good Luck!
Comment by Cookie — February 4, 2010 @ 12:58 pm
Are you heating your bottles slightly before filing them?
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