First brew

[Cally]

hi i have just done my first brew which was a mangrove jack blonde larger its been sitting in my Cupboard for 2 1/2 weeks now.I had one bottle the other day and it tasted ok i was just wondering if it was best to store it in the fridge or just keep it in the cupboard

 

[beergee]

Leave it in the cupboard to carbonate and condition more.
Fridgeing it will pretty well stall any progress.

 

[Cally]

Leave it in the cupboard to carbonate and condition more.
Fridgeing it will pretty well stall any progress.

How long do we leave it in the cupboard for

 

[beergee]

Usually 4-6 weeks will be enough. (If you can wait that long!)
Nothing wrong with sampling a bottle a week as you go.

 

[carrobrew]

You want to bottle condition/carbonate close to the same temp you fermented at. Depending on the style could be done in 2 weeks but as beergee says, I usually wait 2 weeks and them sample one each week until it is good. Will be a good learning experience too, you will see how your beer is developing as it conditions

 

[carrobrew]

CV

You want to bottle condition/carbonate close to the same temp you fermented at. Depending on the style could be done in 2 weeks but as beergee says, I usually wait 2 weeks and them sample one each week until it is good. Will be a good learning experience too, you will see how your beer is developing as it conditions

Chill the bottle before you drink obviously though

 

[Cally]

Ok

Usually 4-6 weeks will be enough. (If you can wait that long!)
Nothing wrong with sampling a bottle a week as you go.

Ok thanks

 

[butisitart]

Ok

Ok thanks

it's also good beer tasting practice.
your taste sensors /brain have really good memories that will tell you 'oh, this beer has changed in such and such a way since the last time i tried it.'
if you roll the first sip around your mouth and get the feel for it, the brain puts it into a little 'taste' library for next time.
you can also tell when a beer has peaked or is starting to fade in certain traits eg hops flavour might be dulling down a bit.

 

[Osangar]

Usually 4-6 weeks will be enough. (If you can wait that long!)
Nothing wrong with sampling a bottle a week as you go.

after 20 years or more of brewing, I've still not achieved the patience to wait this long to drink it.

 

[Vini2ton]

Keeping a brew diary is the go. I'm often amazed at how a beer can change in taste over the months. Although I drink my lagers after a few weeks in the bottle, they are definitely better after 3 months. Drinking too much of the dregs in the bottom of the bottle can cause diary.

(That would be diarrhea, rather than keeping a daily log) (Mod edit, with all due respect)

 

[butisitart]

Keeping a brew diary is the go. I'm often amazed at how a beer can change in taste over the months. Although I drink my lagers after a few weeks in the bottle, they are definitely better after 3 months. Drinking too much of the dregs in the bottom of the bottle can cause diary.

i gather up enough dregs to cap a bottle, then give it to the neighbour. well, he gives ME the *****.