Did some of the first beer bottles use corks?

Yes, that's right! While we often think of beer bottles with screw tops or flip tops, some of the first beer bottles did indeed use corks.

Here's a bit of history:

* Early Beer Bottles (1800s): The earliest beer bottles were typically made of thick, dark glass and had a wide mouth. They often used corks to seal the bottles.

* Challenges with Corks: Corks were prone to leakage, especially with the carbonation in beer. They could also be difficult to remove. This led to the development of other sealing methods.

* The Rise of Crowns and Screw Caps: The invention of the crown cork in the late 1800s revolutionized beer bottling. It provided a secure, tamper-proof seal that was easier to open. Screw caps also gained popularity for their ease of use.

So while corks were a part of early beer bottle history, they eventually gave way to more reliable and user-friendly options.