Think I've messed up

Gregvespa · Mar 29, 2015

I think I've messed up.
I've started a Magnum strawberry cider brew on Tuesday but didn't place it in a warm place until yesterday as I thought by the radiator would be warm enough.
It's now in the boiler cuboard so lovely and warm.
Will this effect the brewing?
Thanks

Chippy_Tea · Mar 30, 2015

Welcome to the forum : cheers:

It will be fine, too cool is better than too hot.
I keep my DJ's on top of the fridge freezer (its the only spare room i have in the kitchen) and have never had one fail even in winter, keep an eye on the temperature in the boiler cupboard as i said you don't want it getting too hot.

Gregvespa · Mar 31, 2015

Ok so I had froth bubbling out of the top air hole and this has calmed down today.
Opened the lid and its got a large froth on top.
Ive pushed the froth back and you can see small bubbles coming up like a fizz.
Ive not got a device to test it so does it sound ready to add the flavour?
Been fermenting for a week.
Ta

Chippy_Tea · Mar 31, 2015

The only way to know for sure is by taking a reading with a hydrometer, an airlock that is not showing bubbles doesn't always mean it's finished, looking for bubbles on the surface is also not a good indication.

Gregvespa · Apr 2, 2015

I am such a noob.
Bought the hydrometer, got it home and then read that I need a tester tube. DOH!

Chippy_Tea · Apr 2, 2015

If you are using a bucket you don't need a test jar just put it in the bucket and leave it in there (Sterilise it first) if you use DJ's you can take a reading but the DJ has to be full enough to allow you to remove it, i have read some members use the tube its supplied in though for me it seems a little too tight a fit to get an accurate reading.

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Gregvespa · Apr 3, 2015

So my hydrometer just sunk to the bottom of the tub!
Lol

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