jaymack
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I started my virign batch last night and have enjoyed reading some helpful hints on this site. I do still have four concerns -
1) Is it possible for the bottles to break, if the beer is bottled too early? I read somewhere that a build of gas can be volatile and cause bottles to break/crack/implode if the beer is not scientifically ready. I have all but given up on the stupid hydrometer and using it as a reference stick.
2) Is it okay to remove the lid of my container without fear of the beer going flat or lose something? How else can I check to visually see how the process is going?
3) What is the average length of time to go from vat-to-bottle, then bottle-to - consumption?
4) Other than some gut-rot and a headache, is there anythign seriously wrong tha can happen by drinking beer that is not quite at the "ready" stage.
Seems like Im worrying a lot, but I am also enjoying the thought of being my own Brewmeister!
Cheers,
J
I started my virign batch last night and have enjoyed reading some helpful hints on this site. I do still have four concerns -
1) Is it possible for the bottles to break, if the beer is bottled too early? I read somewhere that a build of gas can be volatile and cause bottles to break/crack/implode if the beer is not scientifically ready. I have all but given up on the stupid hydrometer and using it as a reference stick.
2) Is it okay to remove the lid of my container without fear of the beer going flat or lose something? How else can I check to visually see how the process is going?
3) What is the average length of time to go from vat-to-bottle, then bottle-to - consumption?
4) Other than some gut-rot and a headache, is there anythign seriously wrong tha can happen by drinking beer that is not quite at the "ready" stage.
Seems like Im worrying a lot, but I am also enjoying the thought of being my own Brewmeister!
Cheers,
J