Hello everyone! I am new to the hobby and the message board. I have two ales under my belt but I still have a couple of questions. I hope someone can help me out!
1.) I used a plastic bucket for my fermentation however; I was reading that a glass carboy can be used for secondary fermentation. When do you do a secondary fermentation? Is it only for certain styles of beer or am I skipping a step that would help me produce better beer?
2.) I have been brewing 5-gallon batches however; I wanted to make some smaller batches so that I can experiment with different recipes. What is the best way of scaling down recipes?
Thanks everyone! I am sure Ill have a few more questions in the next few days.
1.) I used a plastic bucket for my fermentation however; I was reading that a glass carboy can be used for secondary fermentation. When do you do a secondary fermentation? Is it only for certain styles of beer or am I skipping a step that would help me produce better beer?
2.) I have been brewing 5-gallon batches however; I wanted to make some smaller batches so that I can experiment with different recipes. What is the best way of scaling down recipes?
Thanks everyone! I am sure Ill have a few more questions in the next few days.