Pommy
Well-Known Member
I am generally a terribly impatient brewer I can be patient however (if I have to be...) My bottles of brew have been sitting quietly for a week or so and then I rudely interrupted them from going about their carbonation process by opening ultimately drinking one. I knew it wouldn't be much good but I was thirsty... I noticed though that sugar was stuck to the bottom of the bottle, obviously the beginning of sediment. This got me to thinking though, would I be wise to shake the bottles up and let them sit to ensure all sugar is dissolved and ultimately converted to co2 and the small amount of alcohol it allows OR should I leave them alone and allow the yeast to "eat" its way through the remaining sugar. Basically is it a reason to worry about the reasonable amount that is stuck to the bottom of the bottles. (I did add a good/generous amount )
It is also worth informing you that I was using the amateur method of adding two teaspoons of sugar to the 700mL bottles I am using.
It is also worth informing you that I was using the amateur method of adding two teaspoons of sugar to the 700mL bottles I am using.