Recent content by I_C_Wiener

How hot was the wort when you measured it? the temprature can effect your hydrometer reading, I know this has caught me out before.

I would allways rehydrate my yeast when doing kits as I have read it is much better for the yeast and gives you a better beer. +1 on throwing your lid in the bin and using cling wrap as yeastie advised, much better to be able to see whats going on in your fermenter.

Hey all, just thought i would introduce myself as i have been lurking as a guest for quite a while. Ive been brewing for around 6 months now and have worked my way up from K and K to extract and recently put down my second AG brew on a basic 3v setup. This forum has given me a wealth of...