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What causes bottle volcanos?

Discussion in 'Bottling/Kegging' started by badmajon, Dec 13, 2010.

 

  1. #1
    badmajon

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Dec 13, 2010
    It seems like every now and then I'll open a bottle and it'll foam like a volcano all over the place. What causes this?
     
  2. #2
    Revvy

    Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc  

    Posted Dec 13, 2010
    Openning too soon, opening the beer when it is warm, adding too much sugar or an infection.
     
  3. #3
    markrickert

    Member

    Posted Dec 14, 2010
    This can also happen if you open the bottle too soon - the yeast has created the carbon dioxide, but it has not fully been dissolved into the solution to be able to stay in solution at the temperature you're opening the bottle at.
     
  4. #4
    ultravista

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 15, 2010
    Heck, I get bottle volcanos from commercial beer and have been wondering the same thing. Not the typical Bud, Miller, Coors, but other prominant brews.
     
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