Why does my brew taste too sweet?Updated 12 days ago

A sweeter-than-expected brew usually means fermentation has not fully completed.
During fermentation, yeast converts sugars into alcohol and CO₂.
If this process slows down or stops early, remaining sugars make the brew taste sweet.

This is one of the most common fermentation concerns and is usually easy to resolve.

Possible reasons

Your brew may taste too sweet if:

• Fermentation stopped early

• The room temperature was too low or unstable

• The yeast worked more slowly than expected

• The fermentation time was shorter than needed

This is normal and not a sign of a defective kit or machine.

What you can do

To reduce sweetness:

1. Switch the machine back to Fermentation Mode

2. Extend fermentation for an additional 2–4 days

3. Taste periodically to check progress (you can use a CO₂ cylinder for sampling)

Tips for best results

• Keep the machine in a stable environment at 18–25°C (64–77°F)

• Avoid moving or shaking the keg during fermentation

• Ensure ingredients were fully dissolved before fermentation began

When to contact support

If sweetness remains even after extended fermentation, contact us at [email protected] for assistance.