Second fermentation - error?

[Johnboy7702]

Hi all
Ive brewed a Youngs lager and have moved it to 2nd fermentation in a PB
I added sugar to the PB but im wondering if i can then put it in bottles after the 14 days?
Also, may have made an error as the PB im using has a 2 way valve on it, will it lose carbonation?

 

[Clint]

You can but why bother? The valve is a pressure relief valve...if it gets too high it will vent. All standard stuff.

 

[Johnboy7702]

Thanks! Was a bit worried!

 

[terrym]

If you have had your beer in the PB carbing for 2/3 days draw a little off to see if the PB is holding pressure. If you only get a dribble it's not, and in that case dont let it suck air back into the PB through the tap. If it is holding pressure you should get a reasonable flow.

 

[Johnboy7702]

If you have had your beer in the PB carbing for 2/3 days draw a little off to see if the PB is holding pressure. If you only get a dribble it's not, and in that case dont let it suck air back into the PB through the tap. If it is holding pressure you should get a reasonable flow.

Ccame out with a good flow, so happy enough! Looking to bottle some for my brother so would i put carbonation drops/sugar in bottles?

 

[Johnboy7702]

You can but why bother? The valve is a pressure relief valve...if it gets too high it will vent. All standard stuff.

Clint, if i put some in bottles, do i need to put more sugar/carbonation drops in the bottles?

 

[Gerryjo]

Clint, if i put some in bottles, do i need to put more sugar/carbonation drops in the bottles?

Yesas you'll need to carb your bottles, but check a tester as you draw it out from the PB to see how well carved it is at first. You need a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create your CO2 but you may need less if it is carved already.

 

[Johnboy7702]

Yesas you'll need to carb your bottles, but check a tester as you draw it out from the PB to see how well carved it is at first. You need a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create your CO2 but you may need less if it is carved already.

Thanks Gerry

 

[Gerryjo]

You'd nearly think I was four sheets to the wind reading that reply and I was working

 

[Johnboy7702]

You'd nearly think I was four sheets to the wind reading that reply and I was working