Did I make bottle bombs?

[Pilamman]

I just bottled an imperial stout, might first stab at this style. Three weeks in the primary bucket, then racked to glass carboy. Took a measurement and it came out at 1.030, I was expecting under 1.025 (OG = 1.085). I then added a pack of dry yeast (irish ale) to give it a kick restart. Left in secondary for two weeks. Temp approx. 65F. Then bottled adding 5 oz corn sugar. FG = 1.023.

Questions: was I too impatient with the primary? Secondary? What is a typical or common time frame for primary and secondary with this style? Admittedly I became very worried about the beer spoiling, although I am confident in my sanitation. Like a dolt I didn't refer to my batch recipe which called for 2.93 oz sugar and went with the more common 5 oz for most beers. Did I just make a batch of bottle bombs? Is this an issue I should worry about or just let time tell me. I'm wondering if after a couple days I should open the bottles to release the pressure and immediately recap the,. Or am I begging for problems with this?

Obviously I'm still a bit of a newb doing first then asking such questions second, so I appreciate all your thoughts.

 

[born3z]

You're beer will be fine. Maybe just a bit over carbonated.

 

[Cambone]

Don't open them. They aren't likely to be bottle bombs and opening them will only cause undue oxidation. They will be more carbonated than originally intended, but I bet the beer will taste fine.

RDWHAHB

 

[bottlebomber]

They won't be bottle bombs, they will just be slightly overcarbed for the style. Probably pour a nice proud head though...

 

[Pilamman]

Coming from Bottlebomber I take great comfort in that response, lol. I kinda knew to expect a nice heady brew. At least it'll look great. Actually the beer tasted great at bottling, so I'm really looking forward to this batch.

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