Spacedhopper
Junior Member
Well the title says it all!!
My first brew a St Peter's golden ale is now bottled and here's a few things I've learnt that hopefully will help others!!
1, don't mess with it!! If the airlock isn't bubbling don't panic
2, take a couple of readings towards end of fermentation period
3, taste towards the end, local home brew shop told me it shouldn't taste too sweet if it does the chances are it's got work to do!
4, just because the kit says 6 days fermentation don't believe it
5, if your bottling get a bucket clip and a bottle wand or little bottler ( I ended up loosing the siphon vacuum and spilling beer) the next one is in the keg!!!
6, bottle when the Mrs is out!!! See number 5!! Beer on floor up cupboards etc ... Not good!!!
7, if reusing bottles rinse after use!!!!
Hope this helps someone and would love to hear other people's tips!!
My first brew a St Peter's golden ale is now bottled and here's a few things I've learnt that hopefully will help others!!
1, don't mess with it!! If the airlock isn't bubbling don't panic
2, take a couple of readings towards end of fermentation period
3, taste towards the end, local home brew shop told me it shouldn't taste too sweet if it does the chances are it's got work to do!
4, just because the kit says 6 days fermentation don't believe it
5, if your bottling get a bucket clip and a bottle wand or little bottler ( I ended up loosing the siphon vacuum and spilling beer) the next one is in the keg!!!
6, bottle when the Mrs is out!!! See number 5!! Beer on floor up cupboards etc ... Not good!!!
7, if reusing bottles rinse after use!!!!
Hope this helps someone and would love to hear other people's tips!!
