Hi All,
First time posting here, although I've picked up lots of useful tips from your discussions. I'm no expert, but have done a few can kits with no problems.
I have been ensuring a constant supply of 'shed beer' throughout the lockdown, but have now hit a bit of a wall.
I purchased 2 x Youngs Harvest Barley wine kits and added both to my bucket - made up to 25L.
I used 1 x Malt Extract, Brewing Sugar & Enhancers and 1KG white sugar. The 2 x supplied yeast sachets were in date.
All went well to start with - lots of froth (maybe too much - reaching the lid) + bubbles - but it stopped almost completely after a couple of days.
I'm now over 2 weeks in and gravity is a steady 1.019 (should be 1.000 - 1.006).
It's very fizzy and completely cloudy - although smells and tastes sort of OK (not risking more than the tiniest sip!)
The only yeast I have is bread yeast, and I'm guessing that might make things worse.
Is there any hope for this?
Thanks so much in advance.
First time posting here, although I've picked up lots of useful tips from your discussions. I'm no expert, but have done a few can kits with no problems.
I have been ensuring a constant supply of 'shed beer' throughout the lockdown, but have now hit a bit of a wall.
I purchased 2 x Youngs Harvest Barley wine kits and added both to my bucket - made up to 25L.
I used 1 x Malt Extract, Brewing Sugar & Enhancers and 1KG white sugar. The 2 x supplied yeast sachets were in date.
All went well to start with - lots of froth (maybe too much - reaching the lid) + bubbles - but it stopped almost completely after a couple of days.
I'm now over 2 weeks in and gravity is a steady 1.019 (should be 1.000 - 1.006).
It's very fizzy and completely cloudy - although smells and tastes sort of OK (not risking more than the tiniest sip!)
The only yeast I have is bread yeast, and I'm guessing that might make things worse.
Is there any hope for this?
Thanks so much in advance.
