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Good morning all, i am currently in the process of making my first batch of turbo cider in a DJ. The fermentation is going extremely well with the contents bubbling out through the airlock. This fermentation is now in its 5th day with a sediment starting to form on the bottom of the DJ. Can i...

Ok thanks for the tip, very much appreciated.

Yes im in the UK. Obviously im no doubt aware there will be expensive kits on the market but didnt want to ruin an expensive one to start off with. A re you saying as a rule of thumb not to but a kit that uses sugar but malt instead?

That said, is there a recommended home lager kit that is around 5%?

i can only go off the product ive bought? I have another kit to take a look at once this has finished but needs light malt as apposed to sugar? Its the one friends say is a good started kit as it takes longer to brew. Its a Coopers 86 day pilsner

Well i have learned something tonight from ALL your posts. Hell of a lot to learn but hey small steps and thanks, your help is very much appreciated.

Well using that makes calculation of the ABV alot easier, many thanks everyone.

Thats quite simple, and thanks. Is the 131.25 a constant then when brewing lager?

Looks technical but im lost i have to say, sorry. Im assuming i have to do something with the original hydro reading to the finished one then do something to get to a specific final outcome?

Thanks

And this means what exactly? Ive gone by their instructions so far?

Hello i added 1.5kg of brewing sugar to the kit as it says in the instructions.

Thats impressive to know how you know that, i'd really like to know how you get to that figure for future reference? I was trying to aim for a 5% so im way off the mark here.

So basically take the lid off and gently stir the mix up then replace the lid again? Not sure what the 82% attenuation means too, thats a tad deep for now..

Hello, im only expecting this reading as this is what the youngs literature that came with the kit states? As im new at this im trying to stick to the book so to speak to make sure i dont make any errors in the making. How will i know the strength of this now?

Your quite right i did miss the extra zero off the reading, however, its still not at the required reading that the literature provided claims it needs to be? Its started out at 1.044 and is now 1.012. The literature says it needs to be 1.00 - 1.006 before i can move on to the next stage?

Now having re read the hydrometer i see where you get that 1.012 from (apologies). I read the hydrometer without adding the extra zero, however, the fact still remains according to the literature i got with the kit that it is still off the mark of where it needs to be?

The reading is 1.12 and not 1.012 as you state, not sure where you got that reading from? The OG was 1.42, temp was maintained between 20-22 degrees. The yeast that was used was issued with the Youngs Kit. Hope this helps?

Good afternoon everyone. Could anyone offer any advice/guidance on my first attempt at brewing lager at home. I have followed the instructions to the letter so far, but the issue i currently have is that the hydrometer reading for the second day in a row is reading 1.12. The brew has seemed to...

Hello, ive just completed the Cellar 7 merlot kit and to be honest (not being a wine connoisseur ) it tastes really good, it isnt as such a low cost kit at £38 but obviously for me it was a good place to start as if it turned out not so good i'd know my benchmark. But to be honest its not bad at...