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Did I batch prime enough?

Discussion in 'Bottling/Kegging' started by SippinSudz, Nov 14, 2015.

 

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    SippinSudz

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 14, 2015
    Hey all,

    11 brews under my belt, which is expanding my belt... Anyways,

    I batch primed for the first time on October 24th. 3oz dextrose for 17.5L.

    I've been enjoying my stout about one a week and finally noticing OK carbonation after 3 weeks. The bottles have been resting at 66-68°F

    Hoping I primed with enough dextrose to reach 2.0 for volume

    Any ideas if tthey will improve?
     
  2. #2
    MaxStout

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Nov 14, 2015
  3. #3
    SippinSudz

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 15, 2015
    I used the northern Brewer calculator and it gave me the 3oz for 2.0
    Maybe I don't know what 2.0 feels like in the mouth, but the stout seems slightly under carbonated and doesn't produce a thick head.

    Is 3 weeks at 66-68° long enough to fully carb or may it take longer?
     
  4. #4
    MaxStout

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Nov 15, 2015
    2.0 vols is about typical for stouts. Three weeks at 70-72 is more optimal for conditioning, so give it another week or so and try another. BTW, do you chill the bottle for a couple days before opening? It takes a while for the CO2 to go back into solution.
     
  5. #5
    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Nov 15, 2015
    2.0 is fairly flat feeling.
     
  6. #6
    SippinSudz

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 16, 2015
    I typically throw in freezer for 20min then fridge until I drink within the next 30min

    I've kept a couple in the fridge for a couple days, same result.

    Should I cold crash the bottles for a week?
     
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