nowashburn
Well-Known Member
Two weeks ago I bottled a Barleywine AG from Northern Brewer:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewi...grain-ale-kits/barley-wine-all-grain-kit.html
I just opened one to try it and she was a HUGE gusher. I couldnt immediately think of what went wrong, but then it all came into focus...
I usually buy the 5oz bags of corn sugar to bulk carb and just use the whole bag (give or take depending on style). This time, however, I had a 1 pound bag and without even thinking I used the whole thing because its what I'm used to doing. I feel like an idiot but hey, **** happens.
Anyhow, the bottles are 1 litre flip tops and I haven't gotten any bombs yet. I guess that just shows how strong those suckers are. Should I slowly open these suckers, let them sit and then recap? If I do that, how long should I let them sit for? Thanks for any advice!
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewi...grain-ale-kits/barley-wine-all-grain-kit.html
I just opened one to try it and she was a HUGE gusher. I couldnt immediately think of what went wrong, but then it all came into focus...
I usually buy the 5oz bags of corn sugar to bulk carb and just use the whole bag (give or take depending on style). This time, however, I had a 1 pound bag and without even thinking I used the whole thing because its what I'm used to doing. I feel like an idiot but hey, **** happens.
Anyhow, the bottles are 1 litre flip tops and I haven't gotten any bombs yet. I guess that just shows how strong those suckers are. Should I slowly open these suckers, let them sit and then recap? If I do that, how long should I let them sit for? Thanks for any advice!