Pilot Pete
New Member
Hi all
My second ever kit beer is a Muntons Premium 'Smugglers' Ale. Did this the first time too. Thought I would try again to see if I could perfect it!
The instructions have been followed TO THE LETTER and everything was scrupulously clean, water treated with Campden tablets etc etc etc. However, after nearly 5 weeks in the keg in a 'cool' room, with a top of CO2 the beer is still cloudy. The same happened with the first kit. The first couple out of the barrel are a bit harsh to taste, but then the rest taste good.
Have I done anything wrong? The instructions say it should be ready after 2 weeks in the keg.....
Also, can I do anything now to clear the beer? It tastes good, but my skeptical neighbours make comments about 'home brew' being **** and wouldn't drink it as it will cause an upset stomach etc etc!!!!! I know, all the more for me, but I would really like to impress them with a great tasting, great looking pint!
All suggestions welcome.
Many thanks and happy Crimbo.
PP
My second ever kit beer is a Muntons Premium 'Smugglers' Ale. Did this the first time too. Thought I would try again to see if I could perfect it!
The instructions have been followed TO THE LETTER and everything was scrupulously clean, water treated with Campden tablets etc etc etc. However, after nearly 5 weeks in the keg in a 'cool' room, with a top of CO2 the beer is still cloudy. The same happened with the first kit. The first couple out of the barrel are a bit harsh to taste, but then the rest taste good.
Have I done anything wrong? The instructions say it should be ready after 2 weeks in the keg.....
Also, can I do anything now to clear the beer? It tastes good, but my skeptical neighbours make comments about 'home brew' being **** and wouldn't drink it as it will cause an upset stomach etc etc!!!!! I know, all the more for me, but I would really like to impress them with a great tasting, great looking pint!
All suggestions welcome.
Many thanks and happy Crimbo.
PP