Fermenting away!

[Stieger2012]

Started fermenting my first kit today (Festa Brew Wheat). All went well except my OG reading...when I picked up the starter kit a few days ago I grabbed a test tube since the kit didn't come with one. I started paying for everything and the guy at the checkout said "oh you don't need the test tube, just take your reading right in the pail" I thought hey, that's a great idea...until i poured the wort into the pail and everything foamed up. Should have gone with the test tube! I'll pick one up tomorrow so I can start monitoring properly.

Just want to thank everyone on the forum for the great info, helped me out a great deal so far!

 

[dcodd87]

Good luck!!! Definitely recommend good fermentation temperatures. I very important! My first beer from Midwest supplies (amber ale) had an off flavor I believe was from high fermentation temps. 2 others since have turned out very well since I have kept an eye on them. If the test tube is for the hydrometer, i would recommend a wine thief.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the group, from CO. Read all the stickies, they're very helpful.

 

[Stieger2012]

Good luck!!! Definitely recommend good fermentation temperatures. I very important! My first beer from Midwest supplies (amber ale) had an off flavor I believe was from high fermentation temps. 2 others since have turned out very well since I have kept an eye on them. If the test tube is for the hydrometer, i would recommend a wine thief.

Thank you. Right now temp is 65, judging from what I have read on the forums I don't think I want it getting much higher. The test tube is for the hydrometer, I've seen a few people suggest a turkey baster to get a sample for the tube. Wonder if that does just a good of a job?

 

[graperkins]

IMO, there's no need to measure OG with a Festa Brew kit since all you're doing is aerating the pre-made wort and adding yeast. They list the OG on their site, so just roll with that and keep an eye on the SG.

http://www.magnotta.com/festabrew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=214

 

[Stieger2012]

IMO, there's no need to measure OG with a Festa Brew kit since all you're doing is aerating the pre-made wort and adding yeast. They list the OG on their site, so just roll with that and keep an eye on the SG.

http://www.magnotta.com/festabrew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=214

Perfect! Thank you for the info!