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Leaky Pumpkinator
Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:34 pm
I had an out of town friend grab me a few pumpkinators since I was traveling for work and it goes off shelves so quickly here in Houston.
Well I was driving it back this weekend, and all 3 of the bottles started leaking at the caps. At first, I thought it was just one and I figured it was something we did while transporting them, but when I got home, all 3 were leaking.
The caps are still on and look sealed, but if you turn them upside down, they drip out very slowly. Or if you hold them up to your ear, you can hear them bubbling out.
I'm stumped. Could just driving down the interstate with them have caused this? I've made this same drive with beer on many other occasions and never had a problem. Is it possible that it was a bad batch from the brewery?
Well I was driving it back this weekend, and all 3 of the bottles started leaking at the caps. At first, I thought it was just one and I figured it was something we did while transporting them, but when I got home, all 3 were leaking.
The caps are still on and look sealed, but if you turn them upside down, they drip out very slowly. Or if you hold them up to your ear, you can hear them bubbling out.
I'm stumped. Could just driving down the interstate with them have caused this? I've made this same drive with beer on many other occasions and never had a problem. Is it possible that it was a bad batch from the brewery?
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Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:36 pm to kennypowers816
probably heat plus car movement getting the carbination going. happened to me before
Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:37 pm to kennypowers816
You aren't the first to mention leaky pumkinators if I remember correctly.
Not cool
Not cool
Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:40 pm to bbrou33
The beer manager at Spec's on Smith told me that they were having huge quality control issues. He said that he heard a few places had to ship full cases back.
Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:40 pm to Rouge
quote:
probably heat plus car movement getting the carbination going.
That was my thought as well, but I found it weird that this was the first time I've had the problem.
Any thoughts on how long they will keep? They were warm when I got home last night so I couldn't drink them.
They are all in the fridge right now, and I can probably put down 1 tonight, but not all 3.
Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:41 pm to kennypowers816
Glad I've had a bottle in my fridge for 2 weeks and no issue yet 
Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:43 pm to kennypowers816
i would not drink for 2 years
way too much spice on the batch. let that mess mellow out, and it will be a solid offering for fall 2015
probably open up my 2011 in a few weeks
way too much spice on the batch. let that mess mellow out, and it will be a solid offering for fall 2015
probably open up my 2011 in a few weeks
This post was edited on 10/28/13 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:47 pm to Rouge
I originally intended to age them, but can I still do this if they are leaking? I don't want them to spoil
Sorry if it's a dumb question. I don't know the science behind aging beers and if/when they go bad.
Sorry if it's a dumb question. I don't know the science behind aging beers and if/when they go bad.
Posted on 10/28/13 at 1:47 pm to kennypowers816
should be no more leaking if back at room temp
most people dont have cool space to age beers, but best done at about 55 degrees
most people dont have cool space to age beers, but best done at about 55 degrees
Posted on 10/28/13 at 2:14 pm to Rouge
Yeah, I'm working on getting a 2nd fridge setup for aging because I have a few things I'd like to be at cooler temps.
Posted on 10/28/13 at 2:27 pm to Rouge
quote:
way too much spice on the batch. let that mess mellow out, and it will be a solid offering for fall 2015
I liked that. It was a very nice spice.
Posted on 10/28/13 at 2:51 pm to kennypowers816
They typically use shitty twist-top bottles, so leaking can be an issue
Posted on 10/28/13 at 3:09 pm to LoneStarTiger
The 22oz are pry tops.
Posted on 10/28/13 at 3:33 pm to LSURoss
Has anyone in BR had issues with leaking?
I'm hoping this is just a Texas problem.
I'm hoping this is just a Texas problem.
Posted on 10/28/13 at 3:36 pm to kennypowers816
One of the Pumpkinators I bought had a leaky cap as well. Nothing big but had to drink it that night as opposed to later in the year like I planned.
Would definitely recommend aging one or two. Was real heavy on the spices. I have a 2012 I've been aging that I'm debating on opening for Halloween Thursday or letting it go another year.
Would definitely recommend aging one or two. Was real heavy on the spices. I have a 2012 I've been aging that I'm debating on opening for Halloween Thursday or letting it go another year.
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