I am new to homebrewing, really only brewed about a half dozen times before. My in-laws got me a beer of the month kit from Windriver Brewing, and I just finished brewing the Sleepy Time BarleyWine.
My issue is right as I broke out my hydrometer to take my OG, I literally broke out my hydrometer (rolled right off the counter). So I have no OG to go off of at this point.
My recipe used a 1056 smack pack and then provides a pack of Red Star champagne yeast they say to use in the secondary.
Can someone help with instructions?
1. Do I need the champagne yeast? What range of SG should I expect to make this determination?
2. Its been in primary for 10 days, when should I rack to secondary?
3. and, how would I pitch this champagne yeast if necessary?
Brian
My issue is right as I broke out my hydrometer to take my OG, I literally broke out my hydrometer (rolled right off the counter). So I have no OG to go off of at this point.
My recipe used a 1056 smack pack and then provides a pack of Red Star champagne yeast they say to use in the secondary.
Can someone help with instructions?
1. Do I need the champagne yeast? What range of SG should I expect to make this determination?
2. Its been in primary for 10 days, when should I rack to secondary?
3. and, how would I pitch this champagne yeast if necessary?
Brian