I've had no issues with any of my screw tops. I simply loosen the top and expel the CO2 before pouring. I've had no issues and no fear in anything exploding. Next time I'll try Ale Yeast to see of there is a difference.
BTW the threaded section of my bottles are rather thick so I'm not worried...
4 gal H2O at 155F
6 cups granulated sugar
8 oz Karo light Corn Syrup
Maintain at 155F until all sugars melt
Zest of 6 Lemons (avoid the pith)
Juice from the 6 Lemons
1 vanilla bean
1 tsp almond extract
Keep around 155F for 20 minutes
Add 8 oz Maltodextrin
Turn off heat and cool until 90F...
I'm a fellow Texan and rather new as well. I've got 4 batches under my belt looking forward to # 5 and 6. I'm from Spring and my LHBS is Just Brew It on 45N.
Hey all,
New guy from N Houston working on my 3rd batch. Just enjoyed my first few bottles of a cloned Hoegarden gifted to me from a fellow member.
Needless to say the beers were a success and I decided this would not be a new hobby I would quit due to failure.
Between batches I'm running...