Ampsonic
Well-Known Member
Hey Guys,
I brewed a bewitched red ale in my Mr. Beer. I subsituted 1lb DME for the booster. It was in primary for a bit over 2 months. (Way too long, I know). I bottled into the 1 liter Mr. Beer plastic bottles and primed with 1.5 Tbs corn sugar. Even after 4 weeks conditioning, there is very little carbonation. A very slight hiss when I open, and almost no bubbles, and a very flat taste.
Here are my thoughts on what may have gone wrong:
1. Too long in the Mr. Beer, yeast not happy
2. Bottles were left on top of my cabinets to condition. No "direct" sunlight, but exposed to light all the time. Is this a no no?
3. Not enough corn sugar. I did use a Calculator, maybe I screwed it up.
Anyone have any thoughts?
I brewed a bewitched red ale in my Mr. Beer. I subsituted 1lb DME for the booster. It was in primary for a bit over 2 months. (Way too long, I know). I bottled into the 1 liter Mr. Beer plastic bottles and primed with 1.5 Tbs corn sugar. Even after 4 weeks conditioning, there is very little carbonation. A very slight hiss when I open, and almost no bubbles, and a very flat taste.
Here are my thoughts on what may have gone wrong:
1. Too long in the Mr. Beer, yeast not happy
2. Bottles were left on top of my cabinets to condition. No "direct" sunlight, but exposed to light all the time. Is this a no no?
3. Not enough corn sugar. I did use a Calculator, maybe I screwed it up.
Anyone have any thoughts?