Priming problem - little carbonation

[marsher]

I'm hoping someone can provide some ideas on how to rescue this beer. I brewed an IPA (extract) a couple months ago and believe I made a mistake in measuring the DME for priming 5 gallons. After bottling I waited three weeks before opening the first bottle only to discover it was flat. I waited another three weeks to find the same results......a very slight amount of carbonation.

any ideas on how to fix this carbonation problem is welcomed. I have considered opening the bottles and dropping in carbonation drops in each. Any suggestions or techniques?

Thanks,
marsher

 

[david_42]

Chill the bottles first and you've already got the solution! Use new caps. You might consider adding a pinch of dried ale yeast at the same time, just in case the yeast are dead. Nottingham will not change the flavor at all.