Carbonated or "fizzy" tasting final product...?

[Laser83Eric]

Hey guys, I've run into a couple batches where after all is said and done and I go to enjoy the fruits of my labor, the beer comes away with a "fizzy" feel that almost takes away from the taste. It seems like this problem gets worse the longer the beer stays in the bottle before drinking.

I've used Northern Brewer's priming calculator for all my beers, and for the most part I've done fine, but on a summer wheat most recently, and also on a porter last winter, I've had this problem. I'm getting ready to start a couple new ones and I'd like to avoid this happening again. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

 

[agrazela]

What temperature have you been entering in the priming calculator?

 

[WrQth]

Sounds like over carbonation, maybe.

Did you ensure your FG was close to predicted and stable over a couple days?

Did you measure the priming sugar buy weight or volume?

 

[Laser83Eric]

What temperature have you been entering in the priming calculator?

I've gone by the temperature in the room I keep the beers during fermentation and bottle conditioning.

Sounds like over carbonation, maybe.

Did you ensure your FG was close to predicted and stable over a couple days?

Did you measure the priming sugar buy weight or volume?

I have typically been measuring priming sugar by volume. I saw several posts talking about a weight measurement being more reliable; I think I'll try that next time.

Thanks guys!

 

[daksin]

Are you using the "style" suggested volumes? I would suggest sticking with just 2.5 volumes unless you know for sure you want it more or less carbonated. Also, the temperature you enter into the calcuator should be the highest temp that the beer reached after fermentation completed.

As for volume vs weight, table sugar doesn't pack much so you're pretty safe with volume, but corn sugar (often labeled as "priming sugar" or dextrose) packs a fair bit due to its finer granules so you should measure with weight.