spindog
New Member
I have a 5 gal batch of Porter that has been bottled for 4 weeks now. The first bottle (and only) I tested had NO carbonation. I've read through most of the post about carbonation problems and I'm prepared to wait longer realizing that higher gravity can take longer. This batch is in the 6-7% range. I believe that I followed good technique when I bottled. I boiled the priming sugar in a quart of water and let it cool. Placed it in the bottom of the bucket and racked on top of it. I encouraged a swirling by keeping the tube at an angle. Just for FYI, primary fermentation was for 3 weeks. I created a started from 2 smack packs of American Ale yeast. Secondary fermentation was for 1 week.
Now like I said, I'm OK with waiting a bit longer to see what happens but my question is this. What are the options if it just doesn't carbonate?
Would the best option be to move it to a keg and force carbonate? Has anyone every done that and do you have any advice? Is it possible to re-carbonate and re-bottle?
Now like I said, I'm OK with waiting a bit longer to see what happens but my question is this. What are the options if it just doesn't carbonate?
Would the best option be to move it to a keg and force carbonate? Has anyone every done that and do you have any advice? Is it possible to re-carbonate and re-bottle?