Recent content by Adamski

Thanks Phil that makes a lot of sense, apologies for the confusion. As you correctly ascertain and allude to, I would set the temp leave for about 12 days, check SG and if close to finish FG, up the temp a degree, and generally rack 2 days later. With the new fermenter (which the wife has set up...

Thanks everyone for the terrific responses to this question. Reading between the lines, it would seem that stability is the key element throughout the process. Starting at a higher temperature will tend to cause a more yeast influence on taste. Whilst running at a lower temp will be less...

Hi All I have been homebrewing for a few years now, and understand that fermentation temp for yeast is critical to a good brew. I have been using a standard FV bucket, heat pad and inkbird controller to maintain temp according to kit instructions. So I generally control Fermentation at...

Well it was keg'd yesterday at 1.010, so fingers crossed it'll be ok when I get back. I suspect this one will need 2 or 3 months conditioning! Thanks again for all your help and time on this one. Best regards Adam

I managed to source some S04 yeast (115g) at the local homebrew place (two shelves of stuff in a chemist) I rehydrated as per your excellent description. I pitched at exactly 22c same temp as wort in FV. That yeast isn't cheap! £2.50 for 115 grammes, I'm in the wrong business!! I gave...

Thanks for the reply MyQ. lhbs is a bit thin on the ground here in sweaty sockland! But I'll go to the one place and see if I can get some S04 or nutrient. Failing that I'll keg it at the last minute. If it's stuck as you say will it still be able to be conditioned at whatever gravity...

Hi all, I'm having a spot of bother with Fermentation of a Young's American Oaked Rum kit. I followed the instructions and have the brew in the FV I pitched the yeast at 24C and had an original gravity of 1.060 on the 23 Jan. All seems fine at this point. The FV temperature was...

Cheers Back at you :drunk:

Hi to all on forum from Moray Scotland. The missus bought me a Milestone kit including King Keg for Crimbo, and started the kit so there would be beer for Crimbo. I used to to a spot of home-brew in direct competition with my Dad and Granddad using a Roto-keg in the early 90's until joining...