How to Seal Beer Bottle Caps

Bottling the beer allows it to carbonate before consumption.

While drinking beer may be a popular pastime, making beer is a hobby enjoyed by many beer enthusiasts. Making beer, or home brewing, is a complex process that involves brewing, fermenting and bottling the brew. Once you've purchased all the necessary equipment including buckets, tubes, strainers and spouts, drinking home brew is less expensive than purchasing beer from your local liquor store. Bottling is the last step in home brewing and allows the beer to carbonate before drinking. All supplies and equipment, including bottle caps, can be purchased at a beer and wine making supply store.

Things You'll Need

• Metal bottle caps
• Bottle capper
• Beer bottles

Instructions

1. Place the bottle cap on the magnetic head of the bottle capper.

2. Place the capper on top of the bottle so the bottle cap is directly over the bottle opening.

3. Push the handles down from the upright position as far as you can without forcing.

4. Remove the capper and check that the bottle has been tightly capped.

Tips & Warnings

• Properly clean and sanitize all your equipment including caps and bottles before capping, to avoid any unwanted flavors.

References

• Popular Mechanics: How to Make Beer
• Home Brew It: Bottles and Caps