Second Fermentation

[AzDog]

Hi Guys,

I bottled my very first brew from my Coopers kit on Tuesday night into the 750ml PET bottles with the prescribed 2 carbonation drops.

How do I know second fermentation is ocurring?

I am worried that it hasnt kicked off and my beer will be flat.

Cheers,

Az

 

[buttersd70]

The pet bottles will get harder. Easiest way to tell.....

Make sure they're at a decent temp (high teens, low 20s). I also usually tip all the bottles daily for the first few days, to keep the yeast up in suspension.

But it's early stages, man. Dont worry.

 

[manticle]

I am worried

Any particular reason?

 

[bum]

With the Credit Crunch and Global Warming who needs a reason?

Let us not forget the Middle East is always looming large.

Butters is (as per...) correct, AzDog. Listen to the man and you'll go far.

 

[AzDog]

Thanks fellas.....I guess I was just stressing a bit because it is my first brew and I don't know what to expect.

I am going to listen to butters!!