PET Bottles for Home Brewing

Shop PET bottles for bottling home-brewed beer, cider and other suitable drinks. Our reusable plastic brewing bottles include 500ml screw-cap bottles and 1 litre clear bottles, available individually or in multipacks. PET bottles are lightweight and resistant to shattering, making them a practical alternative to glass for many homebrew batches. Check each product's stock availability and the supplied cap details before ordering.

Choose Your PET Homebrew Bottles

• 500ml PET beer bottles: a convenient serving size for beer and cider, available as single bottles or packs of 24.
• 1 litre PET bottles: useful for larger servings or packaging fewer bottles per batch; availability varies.
• Screw-cap closures: simple to use without a crown capper. Check whether caps are included and choose compatible replacements when needed.

PET Bottles or Glass Bottles?

PET plastic bottles are lighter and less likely to shatter than glass, while traditional glass beer bottles are more rigid and often preferred for longer storage. Use bottles specifically intended for the drink and carbonation pressure involved. For glass options, browse our swing top bottles or wider home brew bottles collection.

Bottling Beer and Cider Safely

Confirm fermentation is complete with stable hydrometer readings before bottling. Follow the recipe's priming instructions and use bottles and closures suitable for the intended pressure. Clean and sanitise bottles before filling, and replace any PET bottles that have become scratched, distorted, damaged or difficult to clean. Our bottling equipment and cleaning and sanitising supplies can help with preparation.

PET Bottle FAQs

What is a PET bottle?

PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate, a lightweight plastic commonly used for drinks packaging. Choose food-contact bottles intended for your particular beverage and use.

Can PET bottles be used for homebrew beer?

Yes, provided the bottle and cap are designed for beer and its expected carbonation pressure. Follow the brewing kit's bottling and priming instructions.

Can PET bottles be reused?

Suitable PET brewing bottles can be reused when they are undamaged and properly cleaned and sanitised. Inspect bottles and seals before every refill.

How many 500ml bottles do I need for 40 pints?

Forty UK pints is approximately 22.7 litres, so allow about 46 bottles of 500ml capacity before accounting for any liquid lost during transferring.

Do PET bottles need a bottle capper?

No. These bottles use compatible screw caps rather than crown caps. Check the individual product listing to confirm what is included.

For other materials and sizes, visit our home brew bottle collection.