Big Mistake Made On First Brew!

[Aus_Rider_22]

Hasn't even been a week since you bottled right? What sort of temp are they stored in? I've got an IPA that's been bottled for a month now and is still very slowly carbing 'cause it's stored a bit cold. Basically, you're not running a razors edge just yet

Personally, I'd give it a few more days and test another one before I did anything else. Happy to be corrected by someone with more experience though.

Probably not reaching the 24 degrees mark. I'd say from thermometer readings at night about 12-16 and during the day about 18-24 on average. I have them wrapped in blankets and stored inside a plastic container against a wall that gets the sun all day. I could put them under 2 lights I have setup and keep the temp up but I staying on the colder side in fear of an explosion and hoping they still condition.

 

[muckey]

If the priming sugar was a little high then having them in a slightly cooler area wont hurt. just keep checking the carbination level as suggested by previous poster so you dont lose a batch of beer and bottles

 

[Renegade]

Brewiser liquid brewing sugar :beerbang:

What the hell is that ? I think it was brought up elsewhere recently - is that corn malt extract ?

Anyway, whatever it turns out like, just don't forget that there's a shitload more you can do with your gear that's beyond a "Tooheys" kit, so keep that in mind for your No. 2. And 3, then 4 etc etc.

It's a good hobby. More rewarding than stamp collecting, too.

Just bought a near-new bench capper from a bloke for $21.50. Should be alot safer/easier than the red 2-handed capper that came with the kit.

Good score ! I'll give you $25 for it.

 

[manticle]

All tips have been given to ensure lessening the risk of bottle bombs so I'll just add this - never be in a hurry to tip out your beer. Unless it's infected (and I mean the entire batch, not just an odd bottle here or there) then there are a million solutions you can try for all manner of problems before you go committing mortal brewing sins.

 

[rackemup]

What the hell is that ? I think it was brought up elsewhere recently - is that corn malt extract ?

Anyway, whatever it turns out like, just don't forget that there's a shitload more you can do with your gear that's beyond a "Tooheys" kit, so keep that in mind for your No. 2. And 3, then 4 etc etc.

It's a good hobby. More rewarding than stamp collecting, too.


What could possibly be more rewarding than stamp collecting?!?

 

[buttersd70]

[quote name='Rack'EmUp' post='502676' date='Aug 8 2009, 06:10 PM']What could possibly be more rewarding than stamp collecting?!?[/quote]

Trainspotting. h34r:

 

[Renegade]

Trainspotting. h34r:

If there was a choice between trainspotting and masturbating with sandpaper, i know which path I would be on.

 

[buttersd70]

If there was a choice between trainspotting and masturbating with sandpaper, i know which path I would be on.

:lol: ...

For sale.....1 good condition Triang GN&SR engine, with 2 carriages. "Railway Children" limited edition set. Will swap for belt sander, and a porno mag....... :lol:

 

[Renegade]

 

[Aus_Rider_22]

Just a random update with my brewing.

None exploded yet which is good. Had another taste sample again and very little carbonation in the beer itself and still tastes a bit weak and sweet. Hopefully it gets better with age.

Anyway, something more interesting is I put down my second (took a bit of time, I know!) lot of brew. Learnt a few more things from reading here and talking to the LHBS bloke. Got some Brewcraft Brewshield Sanitiser which seems to be alot easier to use than the stuff that came with the kit. Doesn't have a bad odour like the Tooheys kit stuff and doesn't need to be rinsed which is a bonus.

Currently got the fermenter sitting beside me on 23 degrees with a Coopers Mexican Cerveza in there. Just went with the tin, brew enhancer and the provided yeast. Next time I decide to do a Cerveza I will make sure to pick up some better yeast made for this type of beer. Just wanted to keep it simple still and get a decent tasting beer.

Was a bit disheartened with my first attempt and the embarrassment and stress with overpriming them sorta knocked me back a bit but since coming home and cleaning the fermenter and putting down this brew I am back and keen as ever. New bench-top capper should arrive in the next day or two!

Also have got a good setup in our shed now. Have an old esky that is very big (can fit 2 fermenters in it easily) on the bench on its side and have found a good insulated door/cover for the opening. Bought some lights and a thermometer with a probe so I can monitor the interior temps of the esky without opening it up.

 

[manticle]

Mistakes should make you want to brew better, not give up.

Everyone stuffs up - in fact it's not a proper brew unless something, somewhere, goes wrong. The trick is to figure out what it is so you don't repeat it. I've made many mistakes in my brewing - most of them just once. I expect to make many more.

Drop the temp to below 22 deg. 20 deg. is even better if you can - you will get a cleaner, tasting brew.

Hope the first one turns out ok - carbonation can take a while in the cold.