Ballardinho
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Into my first brewing experience...
I used vodka for my airlock. It began to show signs of fermentation within about 12 hours of sealing primary. Within 48 hours, it was up to a bubble every three seconds. It is now 4 days after placing in primary and bubbles are down to one every 8 seconds. Does this mean it is nearing completion in primary? I've read that it should be closer to three weeks? Should I be taking readings at this point?
Also, I am keeping fermenter in a small closet at proper temps. Good there. But I've heard from some that you can smell the brew? I can't....but can smell faint smell of vodka from airlock. Normal?
Thanks!
I used vodka for my airlock. It began to show signs of fermentation within about 12 hours of sealing primary. Within 48 hours, it was up to a bubble every three seconds. It is now 4 days after placing in primary and bubbles are down to one every 8 seconds. Does this mean it is nearing completion in primary? I've read that it should be closer to three weeks? Should I be taking readings at this point?
Also, I am keeping fermenter in a small closet at proper temps. Good there. But I've heard from some that you can smell the brew? I can't....but can smell faint smell of vodka from airlock. Normal?
Thanks!