Cage and Cork Bottles - Suitable for Use?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by LeRose, Jan 18, 2013.

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  1. LeRose

    LeRose Grand Pooh-Bah (4,423) Nov 24, 2011 Massachusetts
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Will a normal crown cap work with a bottle that was originally cage and cork? I don't think the diameter is a problem, but the "lip" where you roll the crown on looks different? Thinking I might like to use some of the bigger cage/cork bottles that are nicely shaped for gifts, but not interested in cleaning up the mess should they go volcanic.
     
    #1 LeRose, Jan 18, 2013
  2. OldSock

    OldSock Maven (1,418) Apr 3, 2005 District of Columbia

    It depends on the bottle, but most cork/cage bottles will not accept a standard cap. Some won't accept any cap, while others need a larger diameter cap.
     
    #2 OldSock, Jan 18, 2013
  3. LeRose

    LeRose Grand Pooh-Bah (4,423) Nov 24, 2011 Massachusetts
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Thanks. Cross that idea off the list...not worth it.
     
    #3 LeRose, Jan 18, 2013
  4. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Hill Farmstead uses 350ml bottles that accept a standard crown cap. And the lhbs by me has 700ml bottles that accept them as well.
     
    #4 SFACRKnight, Jan 18, 2013
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