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Yep so it started at 1048 and on day two it’s 1024. Does that sound ok.
Yes.Yep so it started at 1048 and on day two it’s 1024. Does that sound ok.
Well day three and we are at 1.012 from 1.048. There is no froth at 20 oc. It smells nice. It seems to like the low constant temp.Yes.
Now leave it alone for another week at least before you add your hops. And that means keep the lid on.
I assume you have opened the FV ....again.Well day three and we are at 1.012 from 1.048. There is no froth at 20 oc. It smells nice. It seems to like the low constant temp.
I brewed my first kit just four months ago so I know only too well how exciting it is to see stuff happening. But, I think you need to either get yourself a brew fridge, with a lock on it, and have someone hide the key from you for two weeks, or invest in a see through bucket. :)Ok point taken. I will leave for three more days and check the density. Then decide to add the hops. Which haven’t arrived yet. lol.
Haha good idea. CO2 is denser than air so will hang around for a bit. I will try to wait a few days before my next measurement.I brewed my first kit just four months ago so I know only too well how exciting it is to see stuff happening. But, I think you need to either get yourself a brew fridge, with a lock on it, and have someone hide the key from you for two weeks, or invest in a see through bucket. :)
Not a lot of point giving you advice if you choose to completely ignore it. I shan't bother again. Other may be like minded.Couldn’t resist 1.010 day four. Was careful though. Had a leak round my bubbler so it wasn’t bubbling.
Hi although we are on day 4 and down to 1.010 do you still recommend leaving for another 6 days before dry hopping. This would be ten days then leave for another. Is that about right.Not a lot of point giving you advice if you choose to completely ignore it. I shan't bother again. Other may be like minded.
Hi. I hopped after day 5 which was last Friday. I will put into bottling container tomorrow. It’s at 5.7% alcohol presently. I have left the hopsin for so long as my bottles haven’t arrived. Total time in primary fermenter will be 14. CheersDry hope after 10 day, leave it for 3 days, package on day 14. It will make your beer clear and taste better. 2 weeks for carbonation and at least 2 weeks maturing in cellar like temp. Beer making is not fast process.
If you absolutely insist on being so pedantic about gravity readings. Then get an FV with a spigot and use your hydrometer as you would a sample. I read so much before I started and I am on my third brew now. My only vice has been having sneaky tasters due to impatience. That has now worn off as I was rewarded at the weekend with the best stout I have ever had in my life. Patience is key, hence multiple stock and brews meaning you are more likely to leave your brews alone for the sake of the great final product
The only issue I have they always a malty sugary taste. I will leave a few to see if that goes. I imagine all kits have that taste. I would to taste one that has been brewed from base ingredients. I imagine they are better.Well done! but it'll improve a lot more if you leave it to condition for a couple of weeks.... but you ain't gonna do that eh?
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