canberra_student
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I purchased a Coopers DIY kit from Kmart yesterday.
I mixed up the first batch using the DVD instructions, but have done some more research.
As for temps I was aiming for 21 degrees pitching, but just couldn't get it that low during testing, I think my hot water is too hot, and the cold too warm.
I might get a mercury thermometer for the next brew to measure the water temps so I can do some maths and get the right mix of hot and cold.
So basically I want some reccomendations on temps. I see that I want to keep it 18-20 degrees but haven't got it too that just yet.
When I pitched it was 25 degrees. I chucked the aircon on (it is near the aircon and this is a small room) at 20 degrees. Overnight it has dropped to 23 degrees.
To get it even cooler I have put the aircon on max (I don't care about electricity usage here - I pay flat $5/week for utilities) and wrapped it in a soaking wet towel.
So basically how important is the pitching temp and the temp for the first 1 or 2 days if its a bit high?
I may invest in a large water container for ice and water to submerge the fermenter in next time, or a el cheapo 2nd hand fridge/freezer.
For pitching I might chill some buckets of water for mixing.
How hot should the water be when mixing with the tin? My hot water is extremely hot, ie it stings like crazy if I touch it for more than a second.
I mixed up the first batch using the DVD instructions, but have done some more research.
As for temps I was aiming for 21 degrees pitching, but just couldn't get it that low during testing, I think my hot water is too hot, and the cold too warm.
I might get a mercury thermometer for the next brew to measure the water temps so I can do some maths and get the right mix of hot and cold.
So basically I want some reccomendations on temps. I see that I want to keep it 18-20 degrees but haven't got it too that just yet.
When I pitched it was 25 degrees. I chucked the aircon on (it is near the aircon and this is a small room) at 20 degrees. Overnight it has dropped to 23 degrees.
To get it even cooler I have put the aircon on max (I don't care about electricity usage here - I pay flat $5/week for utilities) and wrapped it in a soaking wet towel.
So basically how important is the pitching temp and the temp for the first 1 or 2 days if its a bit high?
I may invest in a large water container for ice and water to submerge the fermenter in next time, or a el cheapo 2nd hand fridge/freezer.
For pitching I might chill some buckets of water for mixing.
How hot should the water be when mixing with the tin? My hot water is extremely hot, ie it stings like crazy if I touch it for more than a second.