Recent content by willtate

Hello, A quick question about bottling... Lager's been brewing at 12C or 55F and is nearing the end of fermentation so I'm planning on bringing up in temp for diacetyl rest to 18C or 65F for the last couple of days. (this isn't the bit I need help on but correct me if this sounds wrong)...

OK, step feeding is new to me..I'll have to look in to that... I think I'll have to stick with beer bottles for the time being as I don't have any champagne bottles. Yeah, I haven't used any stabilisers. Don't like the sound of bottle bombs! That has come up a couple of times in these...

Hey thanks everyone! I really appreciate the detailed and helpful responses. I'll be able to put all this to the test in my next batch!!

Hello, primary fermentation of my mead is complete and I have transferred to a cool dark place, which I believe I have to do for about 3 months but I have a few questions. 1. After primary fermentation was complete I tasted a little when racking and the mead wasn't very sweet. Do I simply add...