Uploaded December 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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0:27 - Dark vs. clear glass
1:25 - Flip-top bottles
1:50 - Re-using store bought bottles
2:08 - Specialty bottles
2:42 - Caps and liners are crucial
4:35 - Bottle cap sizes and replacement caps for GT Synergy / Health-Ade bottles
5:30 - Note about using beer bottles
6:14 - How to get an airtight seal
6:26 - Bottles to avoid
7:13 - Mason jars: inconsistent with carbonation
7:45 - Tips for buying specialty bottles

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