P PAPPAS Member Joined 12/2/10 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 8/4/10 #1 G'day fellow booze hounds, What is the general opinion on how long to leave ginger beer in the bottle before sampling? I am itching to try it!
G'day fellow booze hounds, What is the general opinion on how long to leave ginger beer in the bottle before sampling? I am itching to try it!
bum Not entitled to an opinion Joined 19/2/09 Messages 11,585 Reaction score 911 8/4/10 #2 For a straight kit I'd be thinking 6 weeks minimum. Trying one early won't kill you though - give it a crack whenever you're ready.
For a straight kit I'd be thinking 6 weeks minimum. Trying one early won't kill you though - give it a crack whenever you're ready.
WSC Well-Known Member Joined 24/10/08 Messages 767 Reaction score 8 8/4/10 #3 I reckon a week so it's carbed, then see still think it will be 3-4 weeks til it's in it's prime.
P PAPPAS Member Joined 12/2/10 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 8/4/10 #4 WSC said: I reckon a week so it's carbed, then see still think it will be 3-4 weeks til it's in it's prime. Click to expand... Yeah its a straight kit with extra fresh ginger, lemon juice and a chilli as well as a bottle of ginger refresher.
WSC said: I reckon a week so it's carbed, then see still think it will be 3-4 weeks til it's in it's prime. Click to expand... Yeah its a straight kit with extra fresh ginger, lemon juice and a chilli as well as a bottle of ginger refresher.
bum Not entitled to an opinion Joined 19/2/09 Messages 11,585 Reaction score 911 8/4/10 #5 Depending on how much ginger and how you used it I'd be inclined to knock my estimate back to 4 weeks.
Depending on how much ginger and how you used it I'd be inclined to knock my estimate back to 4 weeks.
nathanR Well-Known Member Joined 6/11/09 Messages 132 Reaction score 0 8/4/10 #6 All the basic kit ginger beers no extra ginger I have made have tasted there best after 2 months a bit long to wait but well worth it
All the basic kit ginger beers no extra ginger I have made have tasted there best after 2 months a bit long to wait but well worth it
