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[shawnstr71]

So...I have a question

 

[BigEd]

...and you're keeping it a secret?

 

[duboman]

You think you're the only one?

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[beergolf]

Here is a question for you. ??????????????

 

[shawnstr71]

Lol....my phone had a brainfart during posting. My brew buddy and I were brewing this wknd and during conversation...came to the conclusion that everytime we add something to. Our batches, other than the norm. Ex....hazelnts, pupkin, lactose....we have problems with bottle carbonation. I was gonna do a carmel apple ale this wknd and wanted to bottle. But nearvous. I saw a product called prime dose in the latest midwest catalog and it gaurantees carbonation with 2 pills per bottle.
Does anyone else have this issues? Has anyone tried prime dose?
I have only 1 keg, so need to bottle a batch...apple ale will be that one

 

[duboman]

There really shouldnt be a problem. Verify fg, calculate sugar, bottle and keep at 70-75F until ready. What sort of problems are you having? How long are you giving thr bottles and at what temp? Big beers take longer

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[shawnstr71]

Most of my beers have been around 4.5 to 5.5 abv. I do 5 gal. Batches and add the standerd 3/4 of a cup of dextose. Usually premeasured pouches from the local hbs. I usually condition for 3 wks. All my batches that are standerd come out fine. I did a pumpkin, and even after 12 weeks... no carb. My buddy did a hazelnut brown...same thing. His milk stout has been conditioning for 4 wk.s. we tried a 22 yesterday... my glass (1st pour) retained head and had slight carb. His glass (2nd pour) had none. I think his will be alright in a cple more wk.s
(Just weird that's its only when we add flaverings

 

[duboman]

Maybe try adding some yeast when you bottle these types of beer? Can I assume you leave these types of beers in a secondary for a longer period of time? There should still be enough yeast but its worth a shot.

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[shawnstr71]

Thanx for the advise. When I do my my apple ale this wknd...I'm gonna order some of the "prime dose" product.
Id I have no carb in 3 to 4 weeks I will rack it to keg