chilly460
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Great site here. I just received a brew kit and a Blonde Ale kit for XMas. I brewed it last night with minimal trouble, except a boilover after I added the malt extract.
I took the initial specific gravity measure at 1.052, there were no references to a target SG in the instructions, so just wondering if this seems in the ballpark?
Also, when I cooled the wort, I didn't take any temp measurement, I just tossed in the yeast when the 20# of ice had melted down and the pot was cool to the touch. I assume this is OK, and you're just looking to bring temps down to a level where yeast can survive?
Lastly, how exactly do you take your samples from the primary? Seems that opening the lid would introduce air (obvious enough), so what do you do to extract the beer for testing?
My batch seems to be fermenting nicely, I don't have a secondary so I'm planning to leave in the primary for three weeks (checking SG as I go), then bottle for three weeks. The goal is to have a decent, drinkable beer for a Feb21 party. I know this is a bit early and it could bottle longer, but figured I'd give it a shot.
Anyway, some absolutely great info here, glad to have found the site.
I took the initial specific gravity measure at 1.052, there were no references to a target SG in the instructions, so just wondering if this seems in the ballpark?
Also, when I cooled the wort, I didn't take any temp measurement, I just tossed in the yeast when the 20# of ice had melted down and the pot was cool to the touch. I assume this is OK, and you're just looking to bring temps down to a level where yeast can survive?
Lastly, how exactly do you take your samples from the primary? Seems that opening the lid would introduce air (obvious enough), so what do you do to extract the beer for testing?
My batch seems to be fermenting nicely, I don't have a secondary so I'm planning to leave in the primary for three weeks (checking SG as I go), then bottle for three weeks. The goal is to have a decent, drinkable beer for a Feb21 party. I know this is a bit early and it could bottle longer, but figured I'd give it a shot.
Anyway, some absolutely great info here, glad to have found the site.