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01-21-2013, 06:10 PM
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Carbonation question
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I had my first brewed batch sitting on my concrete floor next to my sump pump just in case the bottles decided to pop off, but after a week of sitting idle the average temp is 60F. I've moved the beer to a warmer spot. There isn't anything to be worried about right?
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01-21-2013, 06:19 PM
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I find it easier to put the box of bottles in a Tupperware tub or similar container. For carbonation, you should be as close to 70ºF as you can. Warming up the bottles should get things going.
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01-21-2013, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ColoHox
I find it easier to put the box of bottles in a Tupperware tub or similar container. For carbonation, you should be as close to 70ºF as you can. Warming up the bottles should get things going.
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Thanks. Ill look into you reply and try to find a warmer section if the house |
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01-21-2013, 06:38 PM
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It may be worth it for you to get a meat/food lug. These are very durable and are great for many uses including soaking bottles. Butcher supply, sausage making supply, etc. I have several and I love them.
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01-21-2013, 06:56 PM
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The worst that has happened is that you lost a week of carbing. Basically, little to nothing happened during this week because of the temps so start your clock over in a warmer spot and you'll be just fine.
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01-21-2013, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by H-Man
I've moved the beer to a warmer spot. There isn't anything to be worried about right?
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Not unless you over-primed the bottles or it's REALLY hot where you moved them to.
I usually let my bottles condition at 60F for a few weeks. If I need them sooner, I'll keep them 65-70 before a day or two in the fridge. But as long as you had a nice, healthy fermentation and enough time in the fermentor, you should be good to go at 60F either way. |
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01-22-2013, 12:56 PM
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Thanks for all the replies. The beer now is at a steady 68F in my closet inside some storage containers. Thanks again
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01-22-2013, 03:54 PM
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i leave all my bottles in teh basement where is about 62 degrees, they carb up it just takes and extra week to two, agitating the bottles helps alot
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01-22-2013, 10:45 PM
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Agitating? Do you mean turn upside down , then right side up?
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01-22-2013, 11:04 PM
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Agitating? Do you mean turn upside down , then right side up?
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Yes. Sometimes swirling up the yeast will help them finish carbonating.
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