swing-top bottles

[Gary]

I have a friend who recently gave me close to 500 swing top bottles, both green grolsch and amber bottles. Anyone interested? :eek:

[tjones_jr]

possibly...how much are you getting rid of them for?

[kgaugler]

I would also be interested in some of them depending on $$$

[fretlessman71]

You bet! Only the amber ones, though... is everything about them in good shape? Rubber stoppers, mouths of the bottles, that sort of thing...

[Gary]

Originally posted by tjones_jr
possibly...how much are you getting rid of them for? :)

One dollar , and I have both green Grolsch and amber Oberdorfer bottles. I can ship them at cost (yours) in batches of 12. I have not tried to ship more in a box, but probably could. They are clean and only used once.

[Beaver]

It seems like the swing top bottles would be easier for homebrewing...any downsides to them?

[Gary]

Originally posted by Beaver
It seems like the swing top bottles would be easier for homebrewing...any downsides to them? :)

Yeah, you have to drink 16 oz instead of 12, downside, did you say downside? They really speed up the process if you are bottleing. I use them over and over and the grommets only need to be replaced occasionally. Any homebrew supply should have them. I have using them for 10 years.

[Beaver]

Thanks for the info Gary. I'm not homebrewing yet, but will keep these in mind when I start.

[fretlessman71]

Do us a favor, and periodically let us know what you have left, ok?

[Gary]

:) My friend lives in a small German town that attracts a lot of tourists. He has connections with the restaurants and gets lots of bottles. I use the money to brew beer, and buy him and his mom (90) groceries when we go to visit. Keep the address, as I have bottles and can get more. I would be willing to come off the price some for those who buy 2-3 dozen of more. I really am not in it for the money.

[wildweede]

I too have used flip tops for years; v. little maintenance and much faster in bottling. Originally posted by Beaver
[B]Thanks for the info Gary. I'm not homebrewing yet, but will keep these in mind when I start. [/QUOTE]

[wildweede]

see if he has access to growlers; 1/2 gal. really handy for group grops. Originally posted by Gary
I have a friend who recently gave me close to 500 swing top bottles, both green grolsch and amber bottles. Anyone interested? :eek:

[marksalehouse]

I remember the first time I ever saw these. Jersey (sorry lads, Channel islands). Then they came to Ireland. Now the B's at Guinness/bass use standard caps.

What a loss!

Mark

[phxharley]

did you ever sell all the amber Grolsch swin top bottle I would certainly buy some. you can emai me off board at
phxharley@hotmail.com

[zoom6zoom]

Dude, this is a two year old thread. The original poster has only 4 posts on the board, and they're all in this thread. Don't expect an answer.