Have  used clear glass bottles from the start of brewing.Some  from about my 
first brew has not changed in approx. 20 years.Must be cheaper than coloured.
Magnesium bicarbonate is  very cheap and easy to make ;  it is quick to get 
into the system.The CO2 is very beneficial to the cells along with the 
magnesium.
To get the recipe for home making, go to :  http://www.mgwater.com/bicarb.shtml 
 ,then click on ;  
           Make your own Magnesium Bicarbonate drink !! Tastes sweet..  

      Very easy take,and very effective.

      Harold     

             
           
        




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