Life of PET bottles

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How long has your brew lasted in PET bottles?

1-3 months
3
25%
4-6 months
7
58%
7-9 months
2
17%
10-12 months
0
No votes
13-15 months
0
No votes
16-18 months
0
No votes
18-24 months
0
No votes
24 months plus (Cro-Magnon)
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 12
BeerFrenzy
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Life of PET bottles

Post by BeerFrenzy »

There seems to be some varying tales out there about how long beer lasts in PET bottles. Yes, glass is the preferred option for long term storage, but I would like to know about peoples experiences with PET.

And I reckon I'll see a tale about a fully intact Cro-Magnon man being dug up, PET bottle in his frozen hand, and it being a quaffable beer!
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Skoti
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Location: Auckland

Post by Skoti »

I shared a PET bottle of Brewcraft Dutch lager with my old man last weekend .
According to my notes it was 6 months old and very drinkable and retained a good head .

I always bottle into PETs bar 3 glass bottles for vintaging from every batch I brew .

And yes , vintaging is a real word :wink: :lol:
I'm on a special alcohol diet ,
It's really amazing ,
I lost 3 days in the first week ! !
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Grumpywolf
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Location: Carlisle WA

Post by Grumpywolf »

Just wondering if someone could tell me if I can re-use the caps that come with the PET bottles or if I have to buy new ones each brew.

Cheers
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Auscol
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Location: Kuranda, Australia

Post by Auscol »

Grumpywolf wrote:Just wondering if someone could tell me if I can re-use the caps that come with the PET bottles or if I have to buy new ones each brew.

Cheers
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I have used mine a few couple of times now, seems to be ok.
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Tipsy
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Post by Tipsy »

I tried to get past 1 - 3 months but the temptation got to me.
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Grumpywolf
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Post by Grumpywolf »

Thanks for that Auscol, I wasn't too sure if it was safe to re-use them as the bottom seal part breaks off and remains with the bottle.
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Rubber.Piggy
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Post by Rubber.Piggy »

Grumpywolf: I reuse mine, that plastic seal ring is just there as proof that the bottle hasn't been opened, it serves no other purpose. For homebrew, if the cap is screwed on properly that's all you need to know.
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ex0ja
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Post by ex0ja »

I got 2 left from my first brew that will be coming up to 3 months on Friday. They both feel very firm so I guess they have no problems. I'll crack one open on Friday and see how it goes.
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