We brewed our first batch ever from a kit from William's (I know-- Now I know better, so I'll do better...). It's a Holiday Ale. The instructions said to ferment at room temp, which is about 76 here in the South. I started out at room temp, but learned that Ales needed to ferment at a lower temp- on day 2 of fermentation ... I put it in the tub and brought it to around 70, then the tub (not the brew) started to form some 'scum', so I took it out for about a day. That was yesterday. Today, I have a new version of a swamp cooler and I'm slowly trying to bring the temp back down.
I guess my question is this: Do you think it will be drinkable before Christmas? It smells good- no banana or bubblegum smells.
Also, I need a little help convincing my husband that we need more bottles. We have enough for two+ brews, but I think HE thinks we need to drink what we have before brewing again (Even though our first brew is pretty much accounted for- we'll probably get about two for ourselves)... Help!
I guess my question is this: Do you think it will be drinkable before Christmas? It smells good- no banana or bubblegum smells.
Also, I need a little help convincing my husband that we need more bottles. We have enough for two+ brews, but I think HE thinks we need to drink what we have before brewing again (Even though our first brew is pretty much accounted for- we'll probably get about two for ourselves)... Help!