kjung
Well-Known Member
How long does it take for a big beer to condition ? I bottled my very first high ABV (About 10%) over a month ago, and I'm getting very little head when I pour. I first opened a 22 oz. bottle for myself and a couple of friends to try after a month, and got NO head. I waited a couple more weeks, and opened a 12 oz., and got MAYBE a 1/4 inch of head.
I had it in the secondary for 4-5 months, and I'm starting to think that may have been to long, and the yeasties may have all died. But, I've read about people leaving their big beers in secondary even longer, so I don't know what to do.
I had it in the secondary for 4-5 months, and I'm starting to think that may have been to long, and the yeasties may have all died. But, I've read about people leaving their big beers in secondary even longer, so I don't know what to do.