Carbonation problems

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Carbonation problems

Post by Son » Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:25 pm

I'm still a bit green at the whole homebrew and think I may of done something the wrong way around.

I was going to attempt a two stage process from a lager kit. The first stage fermentation went fine and then decided to mature the beer a little(think this is where I’ve got mixed up). Separating it from the turd of the first stage I stored it in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

I’ve now transferred it to a barrel I’ve just started to carbonate.

I was planning to force carbonate but found it difficult in a king keg. (the things you learn as you go).

Now adding sugar, I think I’ve separated too much of the yeast from my product.

Any ideas on how to salvage this? (As tasting it is a dam site clearer and tastier than previous brews.)

nicktherockstar

Post by nicktherockstar » Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:17 pm

putting it in the fridge has pretty much certainly killed the yeast off, but if your force carbonating that should not be an issue, i believe this is exactly how the big boys do it, well for your nasty lager types anyhow!!

Son

Post by Son » Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:05 pm

Think i might add more yeast and try that. I've taking it out of the fridge to wake what ever yeast is left and it seems to be reacting very slowly to the new sugar.

What effect will more yeast have?

Son

Post by Son » Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:08 pm

i do have plenty of gas and a s30 valve but i'm unsure if the king keg can take the forced c02.

nicktherockstar

Post by nicktherockstar » Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:14 pm

it wont be half dead from 3 weeks in the fridge

Son

Post by Son » Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:51 am

Cheers for the info. I defently upgrade to a corny keg system soon, i'm guessing due to the higher pressures that it can take you can get a better lager in the end?

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