Pumpkin ale question?

Northern Brewer General
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Hi guys I just tried a couple of my Smashing Pumpkin ales.The flavor was really good but the carbonation could be better.I did a primary for two weeks secondary for two weeks and bottled two weeks! Could it need more time in the bottle to carbonate? Thanks!!!

2

Yes. Two weeks MINIMUM for bottle conditioning.

3

Thanks so a couple of more weeks could help?

4

It should. When bottle conditioning make sure you mix the priming solution well and stir every 6 beers or so while bottling. Keep the bottles warm (70°+) and give them time.

5

Thanks for the help! I’ve been keeping them at about 70!

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another technique to try if undercarbonation appears to be evident is to gently upend each bottle once or twice to resuspend the yeast. Usually not necessary but I have done it in the past with reasonable results.