So I've got a pretty high grav IPA (about 11% ABV) and a hefeweizen (5.6% ABV) bottled on the same day 2 weeks ago. I used one Brewer's Best carbonation drop per 12 oz. bottle. The first 3 days after bottling, I stored the bottles in my basement. Temps went down around 50F, so I moved them into a pantry upstairs with a temp range of about 66-70F. I tried both brews today, and there is no carbonation to speak of. I can understand that with a high grav beer, that carbonation takes some time, but I expected better from the hefe.
Should I give them more time considering the temps?
Did the low temps during the first 3 days kill my chance at carbonation?
Anyone have any experience/remedies on this?
Cheers!
Should I give them more time considering the temps?
Did the low temps during the first 3 days kill my chance at carbonation?
Anyone have any experience/remedies on this?
Cheers!