As the son of an avid home-brewer who has been making his own beers for about 20 years, these posts have been a fascinating read. I managed to pick up a thing or two while watching my dad brew, rack, and bottle his own beers. Grolsch bottles are the best, by far, since they are infinitely reusable and can stand up to the pressures. Also, if you have the dishwasher space for it, you can put your bottles in there with a scoop or two of sanitizer. Makes the bottle-washing experience so much easier.