Ok, I did my first (kit) last night: William's American Red ale. Went fairly smoothly, had everything sterile and no boil overs. BUT, when the time to pitch came, I was short of boiled, sterile water. I had what I thought was 2 gallons to add to the 3 of wort I'd boiled, but I was about a gallon short overall (forgot some would go up as steam and must not have had 2 gallons in the other pot.). I had a couple gallons of unopened Spring water from the supermarket in the fridge and added one of them to bring it up to the 5 gallon mark on the fermentor bucket. I'm still going to let it sit and see what I get after the fermentation period, but I am afraid I might be waiting in vain. Next time should I
a) make sure I've got enough water
b) use the store bought water again or
c) just let it go at 4 gallons?
Probably a) but is b) or c) ok in a pinch?
a) make sure I've got enough water
b) use the store bought water again or
c) just let it go at 4 gallons?
Probably a) but is b) or c) ok in a pinch?