I made some lager and was all set for refrigeration in my mini fridge, when I found out that you are supposed to refrigerate in the carboy (as opposed to after bottling). My carboy didn't fit in the fridge so I just decided to refrigerate after bottling anyways. After two weeks of being in the fridge the beer is completely flat. I tried one that was not refrigerated and it has some carbonation to it. My thought is that I shouldn't have just put the bottles in the fridge right away at the coldest temp but instead start with a higher temperature and gradually decrease it.
So my plan was to take all the bottles out of the fridge and let them sit for a couple of days and then try this gradual cooling idea. I'm assuming it would be stupid to add more sugar to the bottles. I would like some advice as to whether or not my plan has any hope of suceeding and if not what should I do?
So my plan was to take all the bottles out of the fridge and let them sit for a couple of days and then try this gradual cooling idea. I'm assuming it would be stupid to add more sugar to the bottles. I would like some advice as to whether or not my plan has any hope of suceeding and if not what should I do?