Choose sturdy glass bottles in the sizes you use most, then fit out your bench with draining trees, bottling valves, crown caps, carbonation drops, and snug food-grade tubing. Wash and sanitise, fill from the bottom with a wand, cap on a small foam rise, and rack the bottles to dry. A tidy layout speeds the job and keeps spills in check.

Glass suits ageing and presentation, from pale ales to rich stouts. Add a bench capper for fast, consistent seals, plus a bottle brush and a small tub for soaking caps. Store clean, dry bottles in a covered crate so you can move straight to filling on brew day. Keep spare caps and washers ready, and swap a cap if you spot nicks or warped liners. Finish with simple labels for style and date to keep stock rotation clear.

What bottle sizes work best?
Smaller bottles suit quick-drinking batches and easy sharing. Larger bottles cut capping time and work well for fridge storage. Match your serving habits and fridge space. If you age stronger beers, lean toward heavier glass and leave steady headspace for reliable carbonation.

How do I reduce oxygen and foam at bottling?
Chill the beer, keep the hose below the surface, and fill from the bottom with a bottling wand. Cap on a small foam rise and keep headspace consistent. Avoid splashing, keep the faucet fully open, and work at a steady pace. Cold, clean bottles help keep froth under control.

How should I use carbonation drops?
Follow the rate on the pack for your bottle size. Add the drop, fill, and cap promptly. Hold bottles warm for about two weeks so carbonation develops, then chill and taste. If you prefer a softer sparkle, choose the lower dose next time or switch to measured priming sugar.

Also, you should always try to avoid lightweight commercial screw top beer bottles, as they are not designed for refilling and can break easily. If you are lucky enough to own a collection of Fosters from the 70s great, otherwise we recommend new pry-off glass beer bottles.

Australian Home Brewing has an ideal collection for sale at our online store. Our beer bottles for homebrewing come in a wide variety of sizes from 330ml stubbies to 750ml flip top options.

The perfect collection for anyone who has a genuine passion for the style and presentation of their homemade beer, Australian Home Brewing’s range will make your homebrew look amazing and taste even better.

Why Choose AHB for Your Brewing Essentials?

Australian Home Brewing has long been dedicated to the quality of our community’s home brews. What started out as a simple ingredient supplier for pioneer home brewers over 50 years ago has expanded into Australia’s go-to name for all things home brewed and distilled.

We take pride in the quality of the products we supply the Australian public, and ensure that we trial and test every recipe, every kit and piece of equipment we distribute to the homebrewing Australian public.

The same goes for our entire collection. Designed to provide the very best supplies in the industry, we provide quality that’s unsurpassed by alternatives. Additionally, we recommend that when you are bottling and storing your brew, you use quality glass that lets you refill easily.

Have Any Questions for Our Team?

If you have any enquiries regarding the collection of glass beer bottles for sale at Australian Home Brewing or have any questions about our extended list of products, feel free to get in contact with our friendly team of beer lovers.

Call one of our Melbourne locations or submit an enquiry form on our contact page and we will get back to you with all the information you require.