So, the pumpkin beer turned out pretty damn awesome. Subtle in it’s pumpkin flavor, and a little on the sweet side, but quite well received. Next time, though, more spices and more time with the pumpkin in the mix.
But this is the second batch I’ve made that hasn’t carbonated quickly at all. Like, at all.
It’s been in bottles for over a month now, and it’s still on the flat side when I open it. Which is pretty annoying.
I don’t know what’s causing it, though!
Maybe it’s cause I ran the bottles through the dishwasher to get the labels off? Some residue from that which prevents the yeast from being active in bottles?
Maybe it’s cause I’m not using enough priming sugar?
I just don’t know.
I am thinking about ordering some fresh, clean bottles for the next one. Maybe even getting some printed? How cool would that be?
Anyway, it’s coming. Right as I was planning to start a new batch, things changed and I had to move into a new apartment, so that put the process on hold for a bit.
But I think things are settled enough that it’s about time to get ready for the next one.
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