DU99
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the glad wrap will rise from the co2 under it..
Thanks YB.
On that, do people use different fermenters for different beer styles to avoid funny flavours? IE 1 fermenter for Lager, one for Ale etc?
Tell me more about using gladwrap instead of an airlock...so the co2 will just build up and eventually push out under the rubber band?
No problems with air getting in?
I like the idea of seeing the bubbles coming through the airlock to get an idea of when fermentation starts to slow down, but Im going to struggle to fit my fermenter into my fridge with an airlock on top, so glad wrap is obviously the way to go.
Do you put your bottles/kegs underneath your jerrys so that when they explode they get filled automatically?Glad wrap?? hahaha im so lazy now i just undo my lid a little. but i use jerry cans so smaller area (and they usually explode).
Glad wrap?? hahaha im so lazy now i just undo my lid a little. but i use jerry cans so smaller area (and they usually explode).
i would definately use glad wrap, it's much better seeing the krausen grow and shrink back down rather than an air lock's bubbles.
HI all,
My name is Philand I am new to brewing.
I have my first batch on the cooker so to speak hope things will be ready for the weekend for bottling and then resting for a few weeks or more to improve.
I was a bit concerned for a few days because I identified that my container is letting air in around the rubber bung for the air lock. The plastic airlock as a moulding line in it, so I think a small sand to get rid of the ridge will help the next batch.
I bought a Brew Kit from 'HomeBrew Store' with an Australian Larger.
I do have one question though:
Do I wait for all activity to cease ie bubbling before bottling or do I wait for consistant SG over a couple of days?
CHeers,
Phil
I've never had much luck with the glad wrap method though
your rough alcohol calculations are making my head hurt. I don't want to sound like a smart arse but there are calculaters online and built into most brewing applications that will work this out for you simply by adding in your gravity readings.
All that aside I like your plan of taking a few readings and then giving it a little extra time. Most of the time this will end up with better beer.
no need to be sorry at all. I wasn't having a go. I was was just giving you a heads up that there is an easier way. abv doesn't matter at all as long as the beer tastes good and you're having fun.sorry m8 :| just wanted to make sure I had done it ok.
is 3.17% ok for my first brew?
Measure your hydrometer in water to see how accurate it is . It should read 1.000 if it reads higher then adjust accordingly .
Cheers
leachim
no need to be sorry at all. I wasn't having a go. I was was just giving you a heads up that there is an easier way. abv doesn't matter at all as long as the beer tastes good and you're having fun.
Cheers
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