Last Friday I brewed up my first batch using a Brewer's Best ingredient kit (Red ALE to be exact). Things seemed to go pretty well but of course I have a few things I need to iron out.
Today, one week later, I transfered from the primary to the secondary and took a taste to see how it was. I course it's only a week old so I was not expecting too much. It did seem pretty bitter but I guess that's what I should have expected.
I plan on leaving the brew in the secondary for two weeks between 60-70 degrees (or my basement temperature). Then I will bottle it and leave it for another 3 weeks before chilling and celebrating.
So, should a week old brew taste bitter or what should it taste like?
Is two weeks in the secondary good?
Is three weeks in the bottles OK?
Thanks
Today, one week later, I transfered from the primary to the secondary and took a taste to see how it was. I course it's only a week old so I was not expecting too much. It did seem pretty bitter but I guess that's what I should have expected.
I plan on leaving the brew in the secondary for two weeks between 60-70 degrees (or my basement temperature). Then I will bottle it and leave it for another 3 weeks before chilling and celebrating.
So, should a week old brew taste bitter or what should it taste like?
Is two weeks in the secondary good?
Is three weeks in the bottles OK?
Thanks