poulsej
New Member
Hi all... it's been 20 years since I tried brewing and with lockdown I thought I'd give it another go. I was bought the Youngs RIA as a gift so I got myself all the necessaries!
I think I've made some mistakes....
Have I messed this up ??? pretty sure it shouldn't smell vinegary at this point.
I think I've made some mistakes....
- I topped up with 17.5l instead of topping up TO 17.5l
- Pitched the yeast at 25c instead of waiting to drop lower
- Starting SG was 1.048.
- Temp fluctuated for the 1st 2 days at 23-24. maybe even 25 at one point.
- Smart airlock dropped to 1 bubble every 70 seconds midf day 4
- Measured SG at 1.011 end of day 4
- Trial jar sample tastes crazy acidic
Have I messed this up ??? pretty sure it shouldn't smell vinegary at this point.