First time Brewer.

[Cobba]

G'day, and cheers for allowing me to join, I've just bottled my first brew which was a coopers lager that came with kit, I've been patient with this as after 7 days my fg was 1015 at a constant temp of around 18 to. 20 deg cel, I left it for another week and fg was 1010, so now it's bottled and into a dark spot for about 3 weeks, how do you think it will turn out and what sort of alcohol percentage will I have, and one more question what is the best sterilising tips thanks, and like big Kev I'm excited..

 

[Yob]

These kits often do well with a month or so of age on them, it's doubtful they will make it, it's likely the last one will taste the best..

Invest in some starsan and a shit ton on chux type cloths for cleaning.

Check out the wiki section, lots of good info for starters.

Welcome to the board and the obsession

Yob

 

[eMPTy]

In addition to starsan or similar, for my bottles I rinse them, let them dry and then cover the tops with aluminium foil. That blocks any nasties from getting inside. I then put them in the oven for about an hour at 180. Then they're ready to go when you are.

 

[Cobba]

Yeh yob I'm itching to have a taste, and thanks to you and eMPTY for the feedback.

 

[roastinrich]

G'day, and cheers for allowing me to join, I've just bottled my first brew which was a coopers lager that came with kit, I've been patient with this as after 7 days my fg was 1015 at a constant temp of around 18 to. 20 deg cel, I left it for another week and fg was 1010, so now it's bottled and into a dark spot for about 3 weeks, how do you think it will turn out and what sort of alcohol percentage will I have, and one more question what is the best sterilising tips thanks, and like big Kev I'm excited..

That one should be around 4.5 - 4.9% once its in the bottle.

 

[Cobba]

Thanks roastin.

 

[Cobba]

I've got an old beer keg set up for brewing, should I just keep it simple or should I try tweaking it a bit? I'm a Carlton Dry fan and Tooheys Extra dry fan, any ideas??? Sugar, carb drops?? Brew enhancers. Thanks again.

 

[Hippy]

See if you can save a couple of bottles for 8 weeks.
You'll be amazed at how much better they taste once they're a couple of months old.

 

[Kingy]

Soon you wont be a carlton dry or extra dry fan thats when the obsession really starts.

 

[Cobba]

Is Milton a good steriliser??? Got some left over from the kids baby bottles.

 

[Cobba]

From what I've read il go with starsan.