Do large bottles take longer to bottle condition then small? I bottled 5 gallons of home brew in mixed sizes 12oz, 500ml and 32oz bottles. They have been conditioning for 2 weeks now. The 12oz bottles look clear if I hold one up and look into the bottle, however the 500ml still has a lot of floaties. Thoughts, opinions or insight would be helpful. Thanks.
The taller the bottle is the longer to clear . If your concern is clarity just sit them at 32 F - 36 F for 1-2 weeks to cold crash. The longer time of conditioning the more clarity obtained. After that time if you are not satisfied you can use fining agents(gelatine, silica-gel,pvpp,biofine) .
Fining agents are typically used for batches, not for individual bottles. Time and cold conditions will help draw any floaties to the bottom of a bottle. Pour carefully and look through the beer you pour past a light. This will help you decide when to stop pouring from each bottle, regardless of size.
You might want to wait one or two more weeks to make sure the bottles fully carb before cold crashing them.
Most beers are better after four to eight weeks in the bottle. After that time chill what you want to drink then after a couple days enjoy!
As others have said, after letting them sit for a while for conditioning, stick them in the fridge and let them chill in there for a week or two. You'll notice how clear the beer gets and the sediment on the bottom of the bottle. Poor slowly and carefully and stop right before you get to the gunk. (And then finish off the bottle like a true brewer! That stuff tastes good too.) I've noticed the larger bottles I have did take a little longer to prime and clarify. I've had some bottles of stout aging in my shop now for about 6 months, never have put them in the fridge yet. Planning on doing that soon ... should be awesome.
