carbonation problem in bottles

[jacobmarley]

I brewed a chocolate coffee stout, and bottled it three weeks ago. I had one bottle in my fridge for about a week and a half. When I tried that bottle, the flavor was there, but no carbonation. Could that be because of it sitting in the fridge. I am going to try another one that wasn't in the fridge but was curious if anyone else has any theory behind my problem.

 

[austin_hubbell]

I would guess that yes it was being in the fridge that caused the problem... to low of a temp for carbonation. Try the one that was not in the fridge if that one does not have carbonation then you have other problems.

 

[jaycount]

Yes it's from being in the fridge. 3 weeks @ 70 degrees is the rule of thumb.

 

[Clann]

You need to leave your bottles at 70* for 2-3 weeks for proper carbonation to develope. Then chill for 2-3 days and enjoy.

Remember that higher gravity beers just take longer to carb than lower gravity ones.

 

[jacobmarley]

Thanks all! I am going to try another one tonight and see what its like.