How can I carbonate it at a later stage?

[W0nderW0man]

So with regards to this thread http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=568991#post568991 where I tried those metal brackets that turn normal bottles into swing tops I ended up with a really nice stout that is totally flat. The stout has been in the bottle now for two weeks (and I think I left it in the primary for 3 weeks) - it really is too nice to be thrown away but I need to carbonate it somehow.

What can I do?

 

[MyQul]

If you are able to cap the bottles it'll carbonate eventually on its own without adding more priming sugar. Not sure how long it will take though

 

[W0nderW0man]

If you are able to cap the bottles it'll carbonate eventually on its own without adding more priming sugar. Not sure how long it will take though

Well it does have a slight fizz, but really not much. I guess I could get a capper... I usually use swing tops so don't wanna spend too much on a capper. Any tips on cheaper ones?

 

[MyQul]

Well it does have a slight fizz, but really not much. I guess I could get a capper... I usually use swing tops so don't wanna spend too much on a capper. Any tips on cheaper ones?

the £10 ones from either wilko or tesco. There identical and last about a year (at least my last one did until I bought a new one)

 

[LarryF]

You could look at getting 40 odd PET bottles to salvage this brew, I think Homebrew online have them on sale at the moment. I know plastic's not everybody's first choice but they might save this brew and come in handy at some point in the future.

 

[W0nderW0man]

I guess I could move them over into the swing tops I have now but I'll need some caps sooner or later for other brews and can't be asked making a mess now.

What about those kegs? Don't some carbonate with CO2?

 

[W0nderW0man]

Okay, so should I just put some crown caps on the bottles now then or should I add some more priming sugar?

Any idea how long it might take to fizz up?

 

[MyQul]

I notice you advertising for a capper. I dont see the point of balancing the crown caps on the bottles if you haven't got a capper

 

[W0nderW0man]

I notice you advertising for a capper. I dont see the point of balancing the crown caps on the bottles if you haven't got a capper

I will get a capper :) I actually might take the add down and just buy a cheap one online.

No, I was wondering about what to do when I do have the capper and caps. Should I prime it again or maybe "half prime" it or should I really just leave it as it? And how long would it take for it to fizz up when properly sealed?

 

[MyQul]

Just to be on the safe side I'd half prime it. It should take about 1- 2 weeks to carb up

 

[W0nderW0man]

Just to be on the safe side I'd half prime it. It should take about 1- 2 weeks to carb up

okay i will add half the priming sugar then. The bottles are currently out in the cold garage - should I bring them back in for a week or two for the carbonation?

 

[MyQul]

Yes they need to be warmish to carbonate. They will carbonate out in the garage eventually but it will take a long time. Everything happens slower in the cold

 

[W0nderW0man]

Okay, back in with them lol! Thanks for your help :)

 

[Big Mick]

Pet bottles are a good alternative to the glass bottle as they are light weight and dry off much quicker than glass which are brown , I do my Lager in this type and use carbonating drops its like solid Carbondyoxide which power it with plenty of fizz , the other alterative is to keg the lot and force carbonate it...

 

[W0nderW0man]

Okay so thanks for parcelforce being a) the slowest courier ever and b) just plain stupid, I won't get my capper until Tuesday at best ("We missed you so will try again to deliver tomorrow, except for weekends and bank holidays") - they seem to always come in the morning, the only time when I have to be out of the house, bringing my partner to work!

So... what do you think... will I then stand a chance that it will still fizz up, or will fermentation then be done and dusted?

edit: It was a different parcel, I now have the capper and co. Will it be okay tomorrow?

 

[W0nderW0man]

Pet bottles are a good alternative to the glass bottle as they are light weight and dry off much quicker than glass which are brown , I do my Lager in this type and use carbonating drops its like solid Carbondyoxide which power it with plenty of fizz , the other alterative is to keg the lot and force carbonate it...

What do you mean with dry off? I have not read good things about glass bottles, the white/clear type, actually, unless you store them in the pitch black. (sunlight flavour https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichtgeschmack)