Has anyone used this with beer bottles? Can you get a vacuum?
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Yes, and Yes. The Vacu Vin stopper fits as nicely into a beer bottle as it does a wine bottle, and it's even easier to achieve full vacuum since the volumetric capacity of a typical 12 oz beer bottle is less than a 750 ml wine bottle. Although I haven't tried the Vacu Vin with beer, I speculate that it might aid in keeping a partially used bottle from going "flat."
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David,It makes a vacuum that appears to be durable for at least several days. The click tells you when you achieved a vacuum and the timing seems proportional to the degree of wine in the bottle.JLS
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The description states that it can not be used with sparkling wines.Because beer has carbon dioxide in it this gas will be pulled from the liquid and the bottle will no longer be under vacuum. I have not used it on beer. I imagine the act of sealing it and only allowing a certain amount of the gases to escape will make it last longer, but it will not be as effective as it is on wine.
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I have used it with beer successfully. You can't pump until it clicks or you will just create a different problem in the beer. I've usually done 5-9 pumps, and if it clicks, I start over with fewer pumps. Has kept my Dogfish Head 120 fresh for several days, with the flat/off favors starting to present on day 3.
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It definitely can be used without the beer can. The can doesn't really add any support, just a robust flavor, depending on the beer used.
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A bottle brush works. The ones that I purchased was intended for show and fun.
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I use a vacuum cleaner and it sucks every bit of air inside. The problem are the bags' valves. They don't keep the vacuum.
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Yes but it is quite a tight fit... the length of the paddles and diameter of the rod make getting it in beer bottles (i use 500mL german bottle of the same resealable style) very hard... i trimmed mine and now it doesn't clean as well and is still hard to get in and out.
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Nope, it's not made for that kind of function. I would look for a vacuum bottle. You can find short ones if you that is what you need.
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Yes you can, however it's just hard to burp the air out of the bags in the bigger bottles. Don't recommend it!
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DEar G. Egan, as you asked, I tried several wine bottles throughout the weeks. Unfortunately the big brush does NOT fit into a wine bottle. Therefore you need to find other methods to clean.Kind regards, Mirjam
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Yes. I use mine for recycling cans and bottles, so I just put the bag in, then take the cans and bottles out yo the garage in that bag. I love this thing!
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You need to make sure the bottle has a tight fit to create a suction. Not all bottles are made the same. the Le Bistro has a different top from some 5 gal bottles and thusly won't make a vacuum and will then leak all over the floor.
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lol. i just got mine filled for the first time tonight. It does not need any attachments and im not sure if there are any attachments. its ready to go out of box. We like it because beer can last 2-3x longer then glass kind because of the seal. But my husband said it hard to poor but we make do.
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The upper cylinder comes apart and we've used bottle brushes and/or an air compressor outside as the dust is bound to fly. If you have a small hand you could probably reach in there, but the area vacuum cleaner company will do it as well for a fee. Not the most pleasant job, but my husband takes it on as a challenge every few months.
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No. Unless you move the bottom shelf to floor level. Even then it will be hard to get bottles in and out.
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I have not tried, but the general consensus from my other brewing friends is that trying to seal a cap on a screw off beer bottle generally doesn't go well. It'll let air in and you'll end up not carbonating/risking infection.
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I returned this recycler because it did not stand on its own unless was full and would be challenging to keep it clean (all those beer and wine bottles dripping in this bag). If you decided to stick to this bag buy some smaller trash bags and line up the compartments to make your life easier. In a recycling center simply remove the bags with bottles and recycle them as well or reuse if they will be dry and clean. If the recycler will get somehow dirty just wipe it up using a sponge and detergent. I hope I was helpful.
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I would say no, JR. There are three racks, precisely measured for bottles of wine. Depending on the size of your beer bottle, you might be able to improvise!
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I have beer bottles, with pop bottles, size holes at the top. Only the small one fits....I use them for Komboocha. They are nice brushes, but I will only get use out of one...:( I hope this helps you.