Complete bottling kit - will bottle the full 10l?

[Shaun Dennis]

Just wondering,  as my quick maths the 12 bottles will only do approximately 8l. 

Just wondering that peoples experience before I buy the kit, as I'd prefer to buy the extra bottles at the same time. 

[Andy Simma]

I normally get 13 bottles full and a dregs bottle. Also the pack of carbonation drops is only good for 11 bottles not 12. 
 

coopers do 15 pack bottles and bulk pack of carbonations drops that I buy now. 
 

bottling kit is handy to get the bottling wand/valve. 

[Eltham Brauhaus]

On 26/12/2023 at 3:33 PM, Shaun Dennis said:

Just wondering,  as my quick maths the 12 bottles will only do approximately 8l. 

Just wondering that peoples experience before I buy the kit, as I'd prefer to buy the extra bottles at the same time. 

I use 2nd hand Grosch 450ml swing lid bottles from Market Place and Coopers carbonation drops from Dan Murphy. I get 22 bottles per 10lt.

 

[Rob Courtney]

I like glass bottles, I'd spend the extra when you feel comfortable. Lots of positives with glass and crown seals (or Grolsch bottles if you are lucky as some...I mean I'm still not jealous after 22 months) as it keeps carbonation for longer and glass V plastic when it comes to taste.

 

[Andy Simma]

10 hours ago, Eltham Brauhaus said:

I use 2nd hand Grosch 450ml swing lid bottles from Market Place and Coopers carbonation drops from Dan Murphy. I get 22 bottles per 10lt.

 

Are you using a single carbonation drop for the 450?

[Eltham Brauhaus]

One drop is ok but I do 1 1/2 drops which I think is optimal. I cut them with garden pruners, anvil type.

[Shaun Dennis]

Thank you everyone. 

I will get the pack so I get the bottling wand/valve. I'll also use it for my first brew. I aim to do 1 Keg and bottle the rest. 

I have just been googling the Grolsh bottles, they look ideal. So will buy once I've got a fre brews down pat. 

Thank you again - First brew going on tomorrow :).