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Simply mild ale. Won't carbonate.

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  • 14-11-2015 11:49am
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    anthonyvbyrne
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    I have a nicely flavoured ruby coloured Ale in bottles for over a week now. One carbonation drop pre bottle. I have nowhere in the house greater than about 16 degrees. The bottles feel even cooler than that. Question is, do they have a chance at this temp. It fermented nicely at about 20C. My September and October brews worked fine, but I think the weather was a bit warmer then. Any ideas ? I don't mind waiting an other few weeks, so long as I think it might work ?


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    mordeith
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    anthonyvbyrne wrote: »
    I have a nicely flavoured ruby coloured Ale in bottles for over a week now. One carbonation drop pre bottle. I have nowhere in the house greater than about 16 degrees. The bottles feel even cooler than that. Question is, do they have a chance at this temp. It fermented nicely at about 20C. My September and October brews worked fine, but I think the weather was a bit warmer then. Any ideas ? I don't mind waiting an other few weeks, so long as I think it might work ?

    Just pop one open. If there's any sign of gas then you should be okay I reckon.


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    BeerNut
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    It'll be fine. 16C is a bit on the low side so just allow another two or three weeks. Don't try and rush it.

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    Ponster
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    Would a mild not have a very light carbonation anyhow ?


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    anthonyvbyrne
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    3 weeks in bottles now, and it is just right. It is crystal clear, and rich in flavor. It pours with a 'light' head which fades out within 15 mins, but there is a liveliness to the body even so. I am more than happy with it now. best served refrigerated to about 5C :-)


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    Buona Fortuna
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    anthonyvbyrne wrote: »
    3 weeks in bottles now, and it is just right. It is crystal clear, and rich in flavor. It pours with a 'light' head which fades out within 15 mins, but there is a liveliness to the body even so. I am more than happy with it now. best served refrigerated to about 5C :-)

    You weren't very thirsty then? :)

    Good result on the beer btw ;)


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    anthonyvbyrne
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    FYI about 6 weeks since bottling now. I must say it is just perfect for consumption now. Shame there's only one bottle left. No F**king patients.


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    BeerNut
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    anthonyvbyrne wrote: »
    I must say it is just perfect for consumption now. Shame there's only one bottle left.
    Classic homebrewer problem. The solution is to make more beer.

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