Home Brew Bottles

The best home brew bottle depends on how you want to seal it. Swing-top bottles need no capper. PET plastic bottles are light, unbreakable and screw-capped. Glass crown-cap bottles need crown caps and a capper. A 23-litre beer kit fills about 46 × 500ml bottles, so buy enough for a full batch, and sanitise every bottle before filling.

Buying guide & FAQs

Home brew bottles are an essential part of every homebrewer's setup, and at BrewCo UK we carry one of the UK's best selections of homebrew bottles to suit every style of beer, cider, and wine. Whether you're looking for classic brown glass beer bottles, swing-top bottles, PET plastic bottles, or wine bottles, we have the right option for your brew. With over 30 products to choose from, you'll find bottles to fit every budget and batch size.

Choosing the right bottle is more important than many homebrewers realise. Brown glass bottles protect your beer from UV light, which can cause skunky off-flavours in hop-forward beers. Swing-top (Grolsch-style) bottles are incredibly convenient for carbonated beers and ciders as they don't require a capper. PET plastic homebrew bottles are lightweight, unbreakable, and easy to check for carbonation by squeezing — perfect for beginners and those who brew frequently.

All our homebrew bottles are food-grade and suitable for carbonated beverages, and we stock them in a range of sizes from 330ml to 2-litre options. Don't forget to grab bottle caps and a capper if you're going the crown cap route, and always sanitise your bottles thoroughly before filling. Browse the full home brew bottle range at BrewCo UK today and make sure your homebrew is stored in bottles worthy of the effort you've put in.

Frequently Asked Questions
How many bottles do I need for a beer kit?

A 40-pint (23L) kit fills about 46 × 500ml bottles, or 23 × 1 litre bottles. Leave a little headspace in each bottle. See our guide to how many bottles a kit makes.

Do swing-top bottles need a capper?

No. Swing-top bottles have a built-in rubber seal and wire clip, so you just clip them shut. They are reusable and good for beer, cider and sparkling drinks.

Are PET plastic bottles OK for home brew?

Yes. PET bottles like the Coopers 500ml bottles are made for carbonated home brew. They won't shatter, and you can squeeze them to check carbonation.

What do I need to cap glass beer bottles?

Crown caps and a capper such as the Kelly Twin Lever Capper. Caps come in packs of 100 or 1,000.

Can I reuse shop-bought beer bottles?

Yes, if they take a standard crown cap and are not screw-top. Clean them well, check for chips, and sanitise them before filling.

Home Brew Bottles