Overcarbonated
Overcarbonated describes a condition in which a beverage contains more dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) than intended, producing excessive fizz, head, and mouthfeel. Carbonation is commonly described in terms of volumes of CO2; when the measured level exceeds the target for a given drink, the result is overcarbonation. This term is used across beverages such as beer, sparkling wines, sodas, and other carbonated drinks.
Causes of overcarbonation include miscalculated priming sugar during bottle conditioning, fermentation that produces too much CO2,
The effects on quality can be sensory and practical. The beverage may pour with a vigorous head
Prevention and remediation focus on accurate formulation and control of conditions. Calibrate priming sugar and fermentation