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Bottle Gaskets

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I didn't have time to peruse all of the threads.

Question: I just bought 60 resealable German beer bottles (ceramic tops) and am in the process of cleaning the crud out of each. These bottles have never been used for home brewing, so they've been used only once. Should I replace the rubber gaskets or will I be okay reusing? I've inspected most of them and none are dry or cracked.



 

They are fine, and you probably won't have to replace them for a while.  Gives a great kapow when you open your carbed beer.

 

Thanks Guru! I'm a newbie with a Brewer's Best kit and have my first batch of Belgian Ale fermenting as we speak. And, as expected, the start-up cost hasn't been cheap, so saving $6-$7 on gaskets and such makes me happy!

 

Just give them a good cleaning and inspection.  If they look fine then they probably are.



 

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