1st batch

[clancey123]

Brewing a extract/grain form NB Irish red ale. 12 days in primary 2 weeks in secondary, 8 days in bottles at 68 degrees. Opened one today made a pssst sound but had no head yet or any real carbonation. Tasted alright going to give it another week and try another one see if the carbonation improves. From what I have read the lack of carbonation at this point isn't a big deal. I originally thought I would let the first batch finish before I did another but since the carboy was clean I thought why not! Received the kit in the mail three days ago (Nut brown ale) and it's now 2 days into primary. Figured I would stick with ales for now maybe a wheat in april so it would be ready for the summer.

 

[clancey123]

Forgot my question. Would I get better carbonation if i had left in primary a little longer and skipped secondary? There was a lot of sediment (dormant or dead yeast cells?) left in primary and in the secondary. Thanks for any info.

 

[Cyclman]

Nope, depending on temp, alcohol levels, sugar levels, and yeast levels, carb'ing can take 2+ weeks, even months. Just pour it higher over the glass! It almost always "gets there" with time.

 

[steeda89]

I did a irsh red ale from nb and i left it in the primary for 3 weeks and the botteled. It sat for 3 weeks all at 70-73deg and opened one last sunday it had lots of carb. And a nice head with a great taste. After reading some forms on here and comments on nb most said not to mess with the secondary. Just my 2 cents though.

 

[clancey123]

I did a irsh red ale from nb and i left it in the primary for 3 weeks and the botteled. It sat for 3 weeks all at 70-73deg and opened one last sunday it had lots of carb. And a nice head with a great taste. After reading some forms on here and comments on nb most said not to mess with the secondary. Just my 2 cents though.

Thanks.