burton178
Well-Known Member
So... I've had my first brew in bottles for about 2 weeks. I tasted one and it is really good! I felt so proud! It definitely needs more time to get better, but the carbonation was good and it was definitely worth drinking.
1. My first question: There is definitely a lot of "stuff" in the bottom of the bottles... Do I just pour everything except the last little bit, and that's it? Would a secondary make it clearer?
I also have an American Wheat that has been in the primary for 2 weeks.
2. My second question: Can I do a secondary in an "Ale pail"?? People talk about the plastic letting in too much air... Is this really a concern or not something to worry about. I would secondary for 2 more weeks, then bottle.
3. People talk about cooling the brew sometime before bottling. What is this process like.. When? How Long? What temp? How long out of fridge before bottling??
I know this is a lot.... Thanks for any help!
1. My first question: There is definitely a lot of "stuff" in the bottom of the bottles... Do I just pour everything except the last little bit, and that's it? Would a secondary make it clearer?
I also have an American Wheat that has been in the primary for 2 weeks.
2. My second question: Can I do a secondary in an "Ale pail"?? People talk about the plastic letting in too much air... Is this really a concern or not something to worry about. I would secondary for 2 more weeks, then bottle.
3. People talk about cooling the brew sometime before bottling. What is this process like.. When? How Long? What temp? How long out of fridge before bottling??
I know this is a lot.... Thanks for any help!