mangine77

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Just got done bottling and only had enough to fill the last 32oz. flip top bottle half way. Will this over carbonate and explode?

Should I just dump it out or will it be ok do you think?

ChshreCat

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I've read a few posts on here where folks have half-filled bottles and they carbonated like crazy. Maybe open that one really early and see how it is?

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jay4e

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I've heard a half full bottle can cause a bomb but haven't tested it myself. Even if it doesn't your likely to get oxidation.

BigKahuna

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Give it 10 days then drink it up!

Problem solved!

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Revvy

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Or fill 2 12 ounce bottles with the beer....you'll get 1 full 12 and probably 3/4 of the last one....

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Cpt_Kirks

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If you had a CO2 bottle and a carbonator, you could test it out in a few minutes.

goodbyebluesky82

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I've had a few half-filled 12 ouncers and they carbonated faster, but didn't overcarbonate enough to blow up or not be incredibly drinkable. I dont fear the half-filled bottle.

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fratermus

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My only bomb this year was in a half-filled bottle.

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