4 months - No Pellicle

jalgayer said:

Good question. Maybe bubble wrap a couple up really good then a "priority mail box" from the post office?

Let me get this bottled up, carbbed, then we will set something up.

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For shipping beer read the packaging and shipping sections of this article. You want to ship FedEx or UPS. It's illegal to ship alcohol via USPS, and it's more of a gray area with FedEx/UPS. I simply print a packaging label online and drop off my box at a shipment center, no questions asked, very easy.

jalgayer said:

I added 8oz lactose sugar to try to give a *little* residual sweetness.

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Wait, I thought that Brett & bugs can eat lactose? I know they can eat Malto-D. Can someone chime in on whether they eat lactose just as easily?

ghpeel said:

Wait, I thought that Brett & bugs can eat lactose? I know they can eat Malto-D. Can someone chime in on whether they eat lactose just as easily?

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Some strains of Brett/Lacto can, some can't. Chad Yakobson found that Brett C has the enzyme to break the bond, but that most of the Lambic strains B/L do not. No way to be sure without adding some and waiting.

SumnerH said:

Or have her put a spoonful of sugar in the glass before pouring it.

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I like this method although I make a simple syrup to avoid foaming. I was also told once by a pro brewer that if your adding maltodextrin at any stage to give it at least 3 months before bottling.