Capsules too small for Burgundy Bottles

[jgmann67]

I bottled my chard tonight and was showing my sister in law the "what's next" and that's when I realized that the ones I have won't fit over the top of the bottle. What th'??

Do they make different sizes for capsules?

 

[ibglowin]

Yes, they make a large size that will fit larger tops. Usually you only have a couple of color options if that.

 

[jgmann67]

Hmmm. Learn something new everyday...

 

[ibglowin]

And to make it more fun they are kinda hard to find!

 

[jgmann67]

This displeases me greatly.... =P

 

[jgmann67]

"Kinda hard to find" about sums it up. I can only find them online in a handful of colors. The one place I found had a great price, but $14 in shipping... So, I just went to ebay to get them. Maybe I'll switch to the lower end burgundy bottles in the future. The regular capsules fit just fine on them.

 

[ibglowin]

http://www.homebrewit.com/wine-making-equipment/pvc-shrink-capsules-oversize-30-per-bag/

 

[jgmann67]

http://www.homebrewit.com/wine-making-equipment/pvc-shrink-capsules-oversize-30-per-bag/

Nice! Thank you! Good for the next batch.

 

[fivebk]

I am pretty sure that finevinewines.com has them

BOB

 

[ibglowin]

Actually Bob, they don't carry a single oversized shrink cap. They may be willing to order them but none are listed on the website.......

I am pretty sure that finevinewines.com has them

BOB

 

[kevinlfifer]

I've always been able to force them on. I kind of screw the capsule down. Takes some muscle but it can be done.

 

[jgmann67]

I've always been able to force them on. I kind of screw the capsule down. Takes some muscle but it can be done.

I tried a few different ways to force one on tonight. Didn't work out so well.

 

[ibglowin]

Some caps will go on with a little help others no amount will help and you just have to go big or go home!

 

[jgmann67]

Some caps will go on with a little help others no amount will help and you just have to go big or go home!

Big being delivered on Monday. =)