Recharging flat beer

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guy poppe
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Recharging flat beer

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Some of your readers may recall my ending up with a stack of flat beer as a result of using plastic water bottles which didn't hold the pressure.

I am thinking of pouring the beer back in a carboy and bulk re-priming the beer.

Do you helpful folks think it would work? I hate to waste beer to the plants as fertilizer. Prefer it with pizza.

Regards

Guy
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SUBREW
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Post by SUBREW »

In theory I can see no reason why it wouldn't work, however...

A) You will need to be wary of infection from one of the bottles being transmitted back to the carboy and stuffing the lot. Especially if the bottles didn't have a good seal!

B) The risk of oxidisation from pouring the bottles back to the carboy will be an issue. But if the bottles have been poorly sealed they will be oxidised anyway!

C) To be sure there is viable yeast to work on the sugars it might be wise to pitch another packet of yeast / starter into the carboy at the same time.

Given the above you might have to ask if its worth the risk / hassle?

Cheers Subrew
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The Carbonator
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Post by The Carbonator »

well said subrew :wink:
The Brewer formerly known as Ilike'emfizzy
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Do you own a Sodastream?
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Dogger Dan
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Post by Dogger Dan »

Guy,

Just do it man, you know enough to clean and sanitise. Just don't try and make it last for a year though

All will be fine.
8) 8) 8)

Dogger
"Listening to someone who brews their own beer is like listening to a religous fanatic talk about the day he saw the light" Ross Murray, Montreal Gazette
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porridgewog
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Post by porridgewog »

Yeah I'm with Dogger on this, just go for it. Whats the worst that can happen? If it sucks just toss it and get back on the horse.


Cheers

Porridge
Slàinte maith, h-uile latha, na chi 'snach fhaic!

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guy poppe
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Post by guy poppe »

Thanks to all for your advice. I'll give it shot (A Cheney quote).

Got to find a way to get Dogger Dan to let me try one of his beers. After all he's only a couple hours from me. Doesn't everyone relish the chance to sit and chat with an old lawyer? Sure!!! Maybe I'll also take a tour to Aussieland to judge who makes the best beer.

Regards

Guy
(Born in Belgium and raised on beer)
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guy poppe
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Post by guy poppe »

Forgaot an ancilliary question. Should I bulk prime with the usual amount of dexrose? Won't that increase the alcohol content? (Well maybe that's good)

Regards

Guy
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Dogger Dan
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Post by Dogger Dan »

Send me an address, I can get it to you

Dogger
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