Bottle conditioning
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Packaging, storage and serving”.
Explanation
Fermentation in the sealed bottle after bottling. The yeast ferments the added priming sugar and produces the carbonation. Usually takes 2 weeks at 18–22 °C (64–72 °F).
Work it out yourself
Priming sugar calculator – How much sugar goes into each bottle? The calculator tells you – to suit the style, the amount of beer and the temperature.
Frequently asked questions
How long until the beer is ready?
Brew day about 5–7 hours, fermentation 1–2 weeks, bottle conditioning 2 weeks. Ales are ready after about 4 weeks, lagers like the Helles need 6–8 weeks including cold lagering.
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