Odd Carbonation in last batch. . .

[Moobesor]

My last batch was 5 gallons which I split up into 3 different flavors. 1/3rd was the regular flavor which carbed great, with great head; the second was a slight coffee addition which also carbed great with great head; and the third was an orange extract flavoring which tasted great yet without carbonation or any head.

Why no carb or head when using the pure orange extract? As I said, same batch, same priming sugar, same conditions -- except for flavoring. All has been bottled conditioned for more than 7 weeks.

 

[unionrdr]

Maybe the flavor extract had preservatives in it? That can kill head & carbonation. That's why I use Trulemon,Trulime or Truorange juice crystal mixed with priming solution instead. Gives good head & carbonation.