Raider Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hi Guys, Have been reading this forum since I got my homebrew goodies for christmas and have been learning plenty. I am up to my 7th brew and so far they have turned out pretty well. I am still doing just the basics but the beer is very drinkable, maybe a little too drinkable! Anyway I have had a True Aussie Bitter going for just over 3 weeks now and the last 2 readings I have taken on days 14 and 22 have been 1014. Do you think that is too high to bottle? I am just worried about leaving it in for too much longer. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sorry that was meant to be 1014 on days 17 and 22. Day 14 was 1016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Maximus Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just looked at my records and my last Aussie Bitter FG was 1013 and I bottled at 21 days. Would have left it for another week but other agendas got in the way of doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thanks for that JohnM, I shall go ahead and bottle it up tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 1014 doesn't sound too bad to me (not knowing the ingredients for that recipe). If your concerned that your bottles are getting overcarbed you can just let a bit of pressure out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottj2 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 hi just cracked open first bottle of my aussie bitter - very nice drop - bottled at 1014 Cheers[lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thanks Muddy, it was just the TC Aust Bitter and 1.5kg Liquid Light Malt. I saw somewhere that the expected FG was 1008-1012 so I guess it is close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Maximus Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 hi just cracked open first bottle of my aussie bitter - very nice drop - bottled at 1014 Cheers[lol] When did you bottle Scott? I tried one last night that was bottled on 21/7/11 - it was ok but I was a little disappointed with the head as I used 9gms/lt dextrose and was expecting a gusher - but not so. Does not hold the head toward bottom of the glass. Unfortunately they have been stored in my cellar brewery at 16\xb0C since bottling and I wonder if that lower temperature is affecting the carbonation a bit. At least they are not exploding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 If it is cool than it might take an extra week or so to fully carbonate. Either give it a little shake and leave it somewhere warmer or wait a week or so. It should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty A Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I wouldnt expect them to explode but definately carbed up. Give them another couple of weeks and they will be a completely differant beer. They have only been in the bottle 2 weeks and when the temperature isnt warm enough to carb it quickly it will need longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottj2 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 hi JOHN only been in the bottle 17 days and keeps a good head to the last drop regards Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Maximus Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Yes I am wondering if the carbonation result will be the same at 16\xb0C if it gets and extra couple of weeks or whether the lower temperature than the recommended >18\xb0C would result in an inferior carbonation even with the extra time?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 It should get ther over time as long as it doesn't drop too low. It is always a good idea to store them soemwhere warmer for the first 2-3 weeks in winter (Living area or kitchen cupboards works for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Maximus Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 hi JOHN only been in the bottle 17 days and keeps a good head to the last drop regards Scott Thanks Scott, I need to wait and see. Patience is a virtue Possess it if you can Seldom found in women Never found in men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Maximus Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 It should get ther over time as long as it doesn't drop too low. It is always a good idea to store them soemwhere warmer for the first 2-3 weeks in winter (Living area or kitchen cupboards works for me). Wish I could Muddy but we have an unwritten law here that my brewery stays in the cellar and no where else. I must build a bottle conditioning cabinet down there out of old styrene foam and put a controller on it when my replacement comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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