mheitt
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I brewed my first batch in well over a decade, and even tried a secondary fermentation which went well. Primed and bottled three weeks ago.
Popped open a bottle last night (bottles are in the basement but not in a fridge), and though it tasted much better than my few brewing attempts years ago, it was pretty flat. When I opened the bottle I did hear a small 'fiz' and there was that cloudy haze hanging inside the mouth of the bottle. But when I poured it up there was practically no head and minimal bubbles.
I can't imagine it'll get any more carbonated after three weeks in the bottle. Will refrigeration help?
Is there anything I can do at this point, or just enjoy the flat beer?
Thanks,
michael
Popped open a bottle last night (bottles are in the basement but not in a fridge), and though it tasted much better than my few brewing attempts years ago, it was pretty flat. When I opened the bottle I did hear a small 'fiz' and there was that cloudy haze hanging inside the mouth of the bottle. But when I poured it up there was practically no head and minimal bubbles.
I can't imagine it'll get any more carbonated after three weeks in the bottle. Will refrigeration help?
Is there anything I can do at this point, or just enjoy the flat beer?
Thanks,
michael