I bottled two cases of a Belgium dark ale as well as two cases of an barley wine beer about 3 weeks ago and placed in my basement. my basement is holding at about 56 Fahrenheit. From what I can tell by moving the bottles around and holding up to the light there does not seem too be much carbonation (air bubble activity). I know i should be storing the bottles around 70F for a few weeks but will be hard in my house until the summer.
So my 2 questions are, is it ok to leave the bottles sit over the next few months until the temp raises in my house and hopefully the beers will finish bottle conditioning? Or, is my method of agitating the bottles and holding up to the light to see if there is carbonation not accurate?
I appreciate all the help!
So my 2 questions are, is it ok to leave the bottles sit over the next few months until the temp raises in my house and hopefully the beers will finish bottle conditioning? Or, is my method of agitating the bottles and holding up to the light to see if there is carbonation not accurate?
I appreciate all the help!