Jaybrew226
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I made my first batch of root beer today using Wintergreen leaves, Indian Sarsaparilla, Sarsaparilla Extract, 8 cups of sugar and a tsp of coopers ale yeast. Some questions came up and I hope someone can help me with this. I've done a handful of beer brews and this was much simpler.
1. Should I not use the same equipment (i.e bottling bucket, grain bag, tubing) for doing soda as I do for my beer. After I cleaned my Bottling Bucket the smell was still very strong. I'm hoping that dissipates over time.
2. Is this whole issue using glass over stated. I don't have room in my refrigerator for 5 gallons of root beer. I guess i could run down and grab some bag ice and cool them down pretty good and just leave them in the garage. Outside temps are running 35-50F right now.
3. Pitching temps really matter here? I pitched at 91F. Didn't think about it till after I pitched. I guess i could of grabbed the wort chiller and brought it down.
4. Kegging this stuff? Separate kegs devoted to soda? There stainless steel and I cant imagine it would matter. I read it somewhere online that it does....
Thanks for the help.
Jay
1. Should I not use the same equipment (i.e bottling bucket, grain bag, tubing) for doing soda as I do for my beer. After I cleaned my Bottling Bucket the smell was still very strong. I'm hoping that dissipates over time.
2. Is this whole issue using glass over stated. I don't have room in my refrigerator for 5 gallons of root beer. I guess i could run down and grab some bag ice and cool them down pretty good and just leave them in the garage. Outside temps are running 35-50F right now.
3. Pitching temps really matter here? I pitched at 91F. Didn't think about it till after I pitched. I guess i could of grabbed the wort chiller and brought it down.
4. Kegging this stuff? Separate kegs devoted to soda? There stainless steel and I cant imagine it would matter. I read it somewhere online that it does....
Thanks for the help.
Jay