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Hi All

 

Just done my first home brew but it seems that the beer is flat.

I followed the procedures properly but seems no good, i used two carbonation drops per 750ml bottle, is there any way to rectify this or just dump it. the beer actually tastes pretty good its just flat

 

Cheers

Shaun

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Hi All

 

Just done my first home brew but it seems that the beer is flat.

I followed the procedures properly but seems no good, i used two carbonation drops per 750ml bottle, is there any way to rectify this or just dump it. the beer actually tastes pretty good its just flat

 

Cheers

Shaun

 

how long has it been bottled?

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It will almost certainly be ok... so don't dump it!

 

Some possible reasons for this problem;

-there has not been adequate time for carbonation,

-the bottles are being stored somewhere too cold,

-you forgot to add priming sugar,

-there is not enough yeast in the bottles or the yeast is dead.

 

The problem is probably one of the first two points.

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Maybe, just maybe, Mark means that he also had a flat beer in his last bottled brew, due to possibly leaving out carb drops or a dodgy seal. . . but the rest have been fine so far. . .[joyful]

Well, thats how I interpreted what was written. . [rightful]

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[happy] Hey mate I'm a bit late in joining this one and seems you have it resolved - but this happenned to me with my first batch. Turned out it was just that first bottle! Another reason why your beer might seem flat is you are using a glass that still has some soap residue on it.

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Hi all

 

sorry i didn't reply earlier but i have been interstate for xmas.

just wanted to let everyone know that when i got back and tried another bottle it had carbonated. looks like all was ok just needed more time.

Once again thanks all and have a great new year

 

Shaun

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