I bottled my first brew on Friday, following the directions in my kit to the letter. It said to put the priming sugar into 2 cups water, boil 5 minutes, add to bottling bucket, and syphon the beer into it so that it swirls and mixes. I did that just as the directions said. Hours later, I wondered if the sugar/water mix should have been cooled after boiling. I looked at this site, and sure enough, it should have been cooled.
My question is: Did I kill all the yeasties by using very hot water? Will it just take longer to carbonate or do I have flat beer permanently?
Thanks!
Lorena
My question is: Did I kill all the yeasties by using very hot water? Will it just take longer to carbonate or do I have flat beer permanently?
Thanks!
Lorena