Lateraliss
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I just started brewing, in fact I bottled my first brew just a few days ago, using a pre-made wort kit with instructions that were left wanting.
But 2 days ago I started brewing with Extract and hops, and the fermenting process is well under way.
I am left with a couple questions because frankly I am on my own with this brew, no instructions other than the recipe.
I'm wondering if I am able to open the primary fermenter from time to time to check the gravity with the hydrometer? because I'm afraid of contaminating it.
I also was wondering what a good general rule for fermenting time was. I had heard the 1-2-3 method. Does carbonating time factor in to that? Or is it 1 week for fermenting, 2 for secondary, 2 for carbonating, then 3 for aging?
But 2 days ago I started brewing with Extract and hops, and the fermenting process is well under way.
I am left with a couple questions because frankly I am on my own with this brew, no instructions other than the recipe.
I'm wondering if I am able to open the primary fermenter from time to time to check the gravity with the hydrometer? because I'm afraid of contaminating it.
I also was wondering what a good general rule for fermenting time was. I had heard the 1-2-3 method. Does carbonating time factor in to that? Or is it 1 week for fermenting, 2 for secondary, 2 for carbonating, then 3 for aging?