r/Homebrewing 2d ago

Over carbonated?

I was just trying to open a bottle of a recent batch of home brew, when I did it exploded on me. Losing almost the entire bottle, I went to a second bottle (from the same batch) and the same thing happened again, this time I was ready and opened it over the sink I didn’t lose as much this time plus I opened it a little slower. Could I have over carbonated the batch? I Used Brewers’ Best Carbonation Drops, it says 1 drop per 12 oz bottle which is what I used. I’m wondering if that may actually be too much in the end.

I want to avoid a repeat on the batch I’m about to bottle.

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