I took part in creating Caribou Slobber about a month and a half ago, I am wondering when the best time to drink the beer my cousin and I have made its been in the bottle for a 1 1/2 week(s) would the beer at this point be a good time to check carbonation if i checked it tomorrow? I have been getting mixed messages from a few people i know that brew and was just wondering in abroad of what people think on this , thanks.
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I would let it sit for 3 weeks. In the warmest place you can. 70-75*. Shake the bottles at least 1 time each day. Then place a bottle in the fridge for 2-3 days before drinking.
For your next batch, fill a soda bottle when you bottle it. Squeeze the O2 out and screw the cap on. The bottle will expand as CO2 is formed. But just because the bottle is firm doesn’t mean the beer is carbonated. Just that it’s getting closer. Still leave them alone for 3 weeks.
I drink 1 a week, starting with week 1. I like to be in tune with how the beer is developing.
The taste can also evolve a lot along the way.
I usually find the week 3 is the youngest of the “finished” tasting beers.