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?

[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]

curious...

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.

[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]

thanks

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.

[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.

[gravitycider]

Hi Nat,
Did you ever find any clear glass bombers? If you're willing to share your source it would be much appreciated. Amazing how tough clear glass can be to source...
Thanks!

[Gunrunner]

Try Saxco (Cal Glass)
They have large selection.

[gravitycider]

Aron - Thanks for the response. Unfortunately we talked to Saxco at CiderCon and even though they had a few great bottles we liked, the prices seemed a bit too high - around $1.70/bottle.

We're also wondering about the logistics of using a 22ozer for fruit flavored ciders, if anyone has any input. My understanding is that TTB regs will only allow this to be bottled in specific ml increments?

Patti

[dmchen]

O-I makes a long neck 22oz bomber in flint, body code 500074
Problem is that you need to order from them by the truckload. I can look into getting a couple pallets and sending them out, but you're across the country so it would probably cost quite a bit in shipping.