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Jelp with no carbonation in stout

Discussion in 'Bottling/Kegging' started by Mindhop, Feb 23, 2012.

 

  1. #1
    Mindhop

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    Posted Feb 23, 2012
    I brewed a 10gallon batch of an Irish dry stout about 6 weeks ago. I kegged half and bottled the other half. Both taste great but after 2 weeks the bottles are under carbonated. I was thinking about pouring or some how racking the bottles to a keg and putting it on gas. I fear oxidation if I do this. Any advise would be helpful.

    Oh by the way it tastes good flat so I can "suffer" through drinking it if I have to. Thanks

    :mug:
     
  2. #2
    smuth10

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 23, 2012
    Depending on your ABV, it might take a while. I had a 14% Belgian take almost a year to carb in the bottle.
     
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    Brewnoob1

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    Posted Feb 23, 2012
    Stouts, especially higher gravity can take a LONG time to carb up. Months is not an uncommon time frame. Just give it more time.
     
  4. #4
    bad67z

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    Posted Feb 23, 2012
    This ^^, I give my bottle conditioned stouts 6-8 weeks before I test the first one.
     
  5. #5
    Mindhop

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    Posted Feb 23, 2012
    Thanks everyone. Good thing I kegged some. It was good.

    Cheers
     
  6. #6
    Brewnoob1

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 23, 2012
    Kegging is freaking awesome. I need to start practicing bottling a 6 pack of every brew and let age for a length of time and take notes. That gives great data for future brews.
     
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