Clear 22oz bombers

[revnatscider]

I am trying to find clear glass (not amber, green) 22oz crown cap bottles. Anyone know a source or even a brewery using them?

[RyanCrosby]

I've never heard of them, and they'll be tough to find. The domestic bottle manufacturers that I know of would need to run a massive purge of the amber colorant from their production lines in order to switch to clear. A very time and labor consuming process. The likelihood that they'd want to pull the bottle mold and send it somewhere else is also very low. Best bet would be a cheap Chinese mold and manufacturer, and they love to run clear, or 'flint', glass over there.
Have you considered a 750ml bottle?

[revnatscider]

Thanks Ryan. I also only need a couple pallets, at least to start, so am not looking for any manufacturers to switch colors for me. That low volume also probably precludes me from using a Chinese manufacturer, but I can't even find those online.

I have considered everything else, yes. I had hoped for the 22s to be a good, cheap backup in case other bottles proved too expensive such as swing-tops, etc.

[monkeybrewer]

Why clear bottles? Are you not afraid of the inevitable skunking of the hop character? Just curious...
Cheers

[dfalken]

I think it might be possible to do get a small amount from a Chinese manufacturer, you'd be amazed. To find them go to alibaba.com, a search for clear 22oz beer bottles will probably return some viable options.

Thanks Ryan. I also only need a couple pallets, at least to start, so am not looking for any manufacturers to switch colors for me. That low volume also probably precludes me from using a Chinese manufacturer, but I can't even find those online.

I have considered everything else, yes. I had hoped for the 22s to be a good, cheap backup in case other bottles proved too expensive such as swing-tops, etc.

[RyanCrosby]

I know of a couple breweries that have used 750s with the champagne finish. I didn't sell them, so no idea as to cost. I vaguely remember getting a quote from LD Carlson... Saxco also may have them. Those really should be substantially cheaper than swing tops.

[revnatscider]

monkeybrewer - this is cider, and it does well enough in flint glass

dfalken - I tried that but couldn't find anything for under 100k bottles. Too many for me to start.

RyanCrosby - I don't want the champagne bottle presentation, but thanks for the names of those other two.

[monkeybrewer]

that makes perfect sense...thanks for the info..good luck in your search

[The Ciderman]

Want to make a joint order if we can find them? I would like 1 - 2 pallets 'tis all. Let me know. I am also a cider maker.

R.
Griffin Cider Works

[revnatscider]

I have given up for the time being. Post back here or PM me if you find them. I'll also take 500ml bottles like in attachment, but clear not amber.

[BubbaBeerBacon]

Hi! Nate,
I am sorry I wasn’t able to help you on the 22’s CLEAR PRY-OFF…we still have the twist-off version available.

As for the 16oz clear…I’ve been getting numerous requests for a bottle from the cider segment…Im working on importing a container of this one…..I will call you once we have it….this bottle will have a swing-top.

[revnatscider]

Thanks Pascal, I can get the flip-top 500 and 750 locally, so I'm good there. I would like the 500 in clear like Tieton, Finnriver, Wandering Aengus and now 2 Towns uses. Thanks.