Loss of carbonation after pouring into glass.

[dedken]

I recently tried my modified lager and was well-pleased with the bitterness and aroma of the hallertau and saaz hops coming through. But despite being (I thought) well primed, nearly all fizzyness had dissappeared within minutes of pouring into a pint glass. Initially there was plenty of fizz - almost like a coke, and that held for say 5 minutes but then it tailed off quite markedly, as if someone had just turned it off. Does anyone know what might be the reasons for this? I've not had this phenomenon before - every lager I've brewed before now has been very consistent in it's level of carbonation.

[EoinMag]

I recently tried my modified lager and was well-pleased with the bitterness and aroma of the hallertau and saaz hops coming through. But despite being (I thought) well primed, nearly all fizzyness had dissappeared within minutes of pouring into a pint glass. Initially there was plenty of fizz - almost like a coke, and that held for say 5 minutes but then it tailed off quite markedly, as if someone had just turned it off. Does anyone know what might be the reasons for this? I've not had this phenomenon before - every lager I've brewed before now has been very consistent in it's level of carbonation.

Kegged or bottled?

[dedken]

Bottled. kept in warm for one week. Then out in the cold for two weeks since.

[EoinMag]

Bottled. kept in warm for one week. Then out in the cold for two weeks since.

That's strange then. Did you calculate the carbonation or just go with the unreliable half a teaspoon per bottle method?

[dedken]

I used John Palmer's guide. Bulk primed with 3.5 - 4 oz to ensure a good level of carbonation!! I have heard mention before that a wet glass can affect fizzyness but I don't know if this is true. The glass I used certainly was wet though as I just been drinking water from it.

[pas8280]

Five minutes isn't bad mostly the hole pint doesn't last that long with me never mind the head Because of the cold temperatures recently i have had a few issues with carbonation this may have been your problem with this last brew best thing to do is get another one on

[dedken]

Five minutes isn't bad mostly the hole pint doesn't last that long with me never mind the head Because of the cold temperatures recently i have had a few issues with carbonation this may have been your problem with this last brew best thing to do is get another one on

S'alright I've got another two brewing - one Coopers APA and another lager! I don't plan to be caught short. Plus there's the 50 or so bottles of various ales, bitters and stouts that I've brewed out in the shed. I'm well covered, mate. Only problem is that the aforementioned lager was supposed to be my contribution to a stag weekend. Oh, well at least it'll taste good.

[Ditch]

Oh, well at least it'll taste good.

I Do enjoy seeing such honest, basic Sense talked on here some times!

Stag Weekend? They'll drink it. They'll enjoy it. They'll eventually pass out

Bettcha No One sits pontificating on Head Retention, Carbonation or Specific Gravity, Ken.

[dedken]

Indeed, indeed

[EoinMag]

Oh, well at least it'll taste good.

I Do enjoy seeing such honest, basic Sense talked on here some times!

Stag Weekend? They'll drink it. They'll enjoy it. They'll eventually pass out

Bettcha No One sits pontificating on Head Retention, Carbonation or Specific Gravity, Ken.

Just because people will drink crap beer, does not mean they should necessarily.

[dedken]

True. If it turns out rubbish I won't be forcing it on them - in fact I won't even take it along . But I'm sure they'll drink it - considering my first homebrew party last weekend was a rousing success - I'd say that speaks volumes about the quality of my brews?!?!? Maybe.

[Roy]

Use it for drinking games, won't last longer than a few minutes in a glass that way!