I couldn't wait two weeks...

I am on my first batch ever. It had been one week into botteling last Friday and I just couldn't wait and I wanted to see what it was like , I opened a bottle.

I made beer! However, it was a bit watery. Do you think it will get stronger with more botteling time?

Thanks.

It won't get stronger(alcohol content), but the flavor will improve

patience is a virtue! wait until that stuff is correctly carbed, then stick it in the fridge for 3-4 weeks and you won't believe how good it is!

Flavor develops during conditioning. It will be an entirely different beer within a few weeks.

No it won't get stronger. It'll probably will taste a great deal better after a few more weeks.

Distract yourself by concentrating on brewing a new batch that will be ready by the time you finish drinking this one up.

Good luck have patience grasshopper...

Yes, probably the hardest part of being a home brewer is waiting for the beer to condition. I have been known to be very impatient as well! But it is best to let those buggers sit for a few weeks to best taste.

sundaybrewingco said:

Yes, probably the hardest part of being a home brewer is waiting for the beer to condition.

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The solution to that is to brew more so you always have something that is ready to drink

Most lighter beer will taste watery when it's not carbonated. The carbonation will increase flavor (or at least it will taste fuller). I did the exact same thing as you with brew #1 and was shocked how much carbonation helps.

Now on batch #30 I can wait another week before I taste. LOL MAYBE by batch 100 I can wait the full 3 weeks.

The solution to that is to brew more

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No - that won't help! Well, maybe getting past that 1st week. Week two things are taking shape and I believe you can get a pretty good idea on what the finished product (still 4 months away) will be.

c.n.budz said:

The solution to that is to brew more so you always have something that is ready to drink

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No doubt! But I need more carboys / buckets! They are all being used

Thanks everybody! This board is awesome.

Hopefully soon I'll actually be able to help answer questions here and not just ask them.

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