Stone, Almanac, Rogue...etc. I used to always just throw these bottles out because I enjoy a bottle with an easy to remove label. As of late though I stumbled across some label removal ideas for these bottles. I mainly wanna pursue this because I have a bunch of the Almanac bottles which are heavy duty and take a regular size cap. CLR Star San acetone apple cider vinegar Wondering if anyone has used these methods and what your ratios were for your chemical of choice.
I have done the Starsan method. 1oz to 1 gal. Worked on a bunch of Almanac bottles I had saved. Although, I did not let them soak for a week, so they did not come off with the wipe of a finger. Used a green scotch-brite pad instead. Currently have a bunch more that need to be removed and I'm thinking I will try the CLR as I have a gallon sitting under the sink collecting dust.
I bought CLR as well in hopes of using it. But the bottle says it reccomends using a 50/50 ratio with water for lightly dirty items. That means I would have to potentially use my entire bottle to get enough in the bucket to get my bottles fully submerged. I guess I could try wrapping the bottle with a CLR soaked rag? My bottle of CLR is 28 oz and it was almost 6 dollars. 1oz of star San sounds like a far more cost effective chemical.
I just sanitize them and bottle as normal. I don't see any problem with printing on the outside, it's what's on the inside that counts
would muriatic acid do the trick? It's pretty potent stuff (hydrochloric acid) so cover it up and wear gloves if you plan on giving it a go...but that stuff works wonders when cleaning toilets and other random tasks where a stronger (&cheaper) acid is needed.
Go get yourself some Crooked Stave bottles. Heavy duty and have "sticker" labels instead of paint. I mean CLR and acetone???? really???
Take the money you're going to spend on the CLR and Starsan, multiply it by the time needed, carry the effort of going through this insane practice, and go buy some beer without painted labels. Or just stop caring what label is on the bottle and proceed as normal.
I splashed a small amount of CLR on a paper towel. Wrapped the bottle with it and put the bottle in a plastic bag will let that sit for a while and see what happens. These almanac bottles are destined for sour beer. And if I take 1-2 years of dedication to make a nice sour rye beer, I don't mind some time to remove a painted on label. But to each your own.
Not trying to be an arse just seems like a ton of work when there are lots of easier ways to go. Must be something special about the shape/size of the bottle then?
Almanac bottles do have a cool shape, but the main appeal is the heavier duty glass that can withstand higher co2 volumes than regular bottles.
Honestly, it's no more work than soaking and peeling labels off of regular bottles. It can take longer I guess. And yes, Almanac bottles are heavy duty, as well as, being able to take caps or corks. Edit: I was referring to the Zep version of CLR. Not the actual CLR brand stuff that is significantly overpriced. A gallon of the Zep stuff costs 8.99 at my local Home Cheapo.
So I just checked my CLR almanac test bottle. Last night I sprayed a paper towel with CLR, wrapped an almanac bottle with it and put that inside a plastic grocery bag. The paint is already coming off with the wipe of a finger like the video showed. I got some cork able 750's that I almost threw out but not now.
Buy one of these and turn those painted bottles into awesome beer glasses!! I save all my stone bottles just for this!! http://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Cuttin...27486082&sr=8-10&keywords=glass+bottle+cutter
Soak them in hot water then use a razor. I like the little paint scrapers that a razor fits in. Takes the paint right off.
