Another example of many ways to reach the desired outcome. I do 305 degrees F at 2.5 hours. Otherwise, I’d probably do something like you. I read about using the oven in Palmer’s “How to Brew” and given I have only a smallish double kitchen sink I use for actual kitchen duties, it has been a...

I live in an 854 sq ft 1 bdrm condo with a small kitchen to brew in — 5-6 gall batches. I store my brew stuff in 3-4 places so each time I brew, it is a bit of an ordeal to get it out, brew, and store it all away. Bottle washers are great but just something else I’d have to find a storage spot...

Given the fact it is a rare occurrence for you (and hasn’t happened to me at all), who cares WHY it cracked? There’s an infinite number of reasons it could be attributed to so why be concerned? Unless of course it is a frequent occurrence. I bake my bottles in the oven to sanitize/sterilize and...