Ratphink120
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We just capped our first brew and my dad said to lay the bottles on their side while carbonation happens. The instructions say nothing about it, what should I do?
Laying bottles on their sides?
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Brewmando
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Leave them upright. You want the fine particles (dead yeast and such) to settle out so get get a cleaner pour when serving.
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beer -just brew it
i don't think that is necessary for beer(wine is a definite yes to keep the corks moist)
you want the yeast residue to collect in the bottom of the bottle not the sides.
by the way - welcome
i type too slow!
you want the yeast residue to collect in the bottom of the bottle not the sides.
by the way - welcome
i type too slow!
Kilgore_Trout
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He's probably just confused, thinking of wine (as the above poster noted).
Store them upright for a few days before serving to let them clear out, if you're tight on space though horizontal should be fine. Just don't be surprised when there's yeast in the first bit of the pour if you don't turn them vertical for a bit before drinking.
Store them upright for a few days before serving to let them clear out, if you're tight on space though horizontal should be fine. Just don't be surprised when there's yeast in the first bit of the pour if you don't turn them vertical for a bit before drinking.
Mirage
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Definitely store them upright! I once stored a 6 pack of Harpoon on its side and the caps eventually leaked beer.
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