I'm pretty new to the boards but have been reading posts for quite a while. I'm fairly new to GF brewing but I have a few attempts at GF brew under my belt.
I am wondering how long it takes for your GF brews to carbonate and how long do you condition them until they are ready to drink. I have found that my GF brews are taking at least 1 month often times closer to 2 months before they are carbonated and ready to drink. I am only made pale ales at this point. I think it may also be the fact that I am bottle carbing at 63-65 degrees. I know 70+ is optimal but how much will the cooler temps slow down carbonation/conditioning of the beer? I just don't have a great place during winter to store my beer at 70+ degrees.
Is it typical for a GF beer to take 1-2 months to be carbed and be ready to drink flavor wise?
Also, some of my bottles seem to have inconsistant carbonation even after a few months. I usually prime in the bottling bucket and give a gentle stir to make sure everything is mixed in good. Maybe its just the cooler temps that are giving me problems.
Thanks for any tips/advice you guys may have
I am wondering how long it takes for your GF brews to carbonate and how long do you condition them until they are ready to drink. I have found that my GF brews are taking at least 1 month often times closer to 2 months before they are carbonated and ready to drink. I am only made pale ales at this point. I think it may also be the fact that I am bottle carbing at 63-65 degrees. I know 70+ is optimal but how much will the cooler temps slow down carbonation/conditioning of the beer? I just don't have a great place during winter to store my beer at 70+ degrees.
Is it typical for a GF beer to take 1-2 months to be carbed and be ready to drink flavor wise?
Also, some of my bottles seem to have inconsistant carbonation even after a few months. I usually prime in the bottling bucket and give a gentle stir to make sure everything is mixed in good. Maybe its just the cooler temps that are giving me problems.
Thanks for any tips/advice you guys may have