Drscott266
Member
I just bottled my first batch, a Holiday Ale, about a week ago, and while I know you are supposed to leave it be I tested one bottle. I know I know, I broke the rules but I really wanted to know what each ste of the brewing process tasted like. In any case, I am really thrilled with how it tasted so far. There was a decent amount of carb, but still lacking a real fizz. Since it needs at least 2 more weeks, according to the recipe, I was wondering if I was at risk for exploding bottles. Right now the cases are wrapped in trash bags, so as to prevent damage to my room, but i want to put them in the shelves in my closet as soon as I think they wont be a risk to explode. Being that the beer is already gaining carb after only a week, are they at risk to blow? I followed the recipe for the fermentation period, but I think that as a noob my hydrometer skills are likely still suspect. Can any one give me their thoughts?