Hey Guys, so I tried an American Wheat Ale, and I brewed it back in late October. Here is what I wrote down about it in my journal as time went on.
American Wheat Ale
Directions followed exactly.
Brew Date: 10/30/11
Yeast: started in ~ ¼ cup of LME and 325ml of water for 24 hrs, and refrigerated for additional 24 hrs
Measurements: OG: 1.44
Measurements: FG: 1.15
Fermentation Temperature: 64-65oF
Signs of fermentation noted after 12-18hrs of brew, lasted for about 7-10 days.
So I have had it in a swamp cooler in my room for the past three months, and it has been temp controlled for most of that time because the room temp is fairly low and I have it covered with a t-shirt to absorb the water. I have checked every so often and its ALWAYS 64-65 so I think it should be okay in that sense. I transferred to a secondary after about a month right after thanksgiving. I was going to bottle it after the month but I didn't have enough bottles at the time. Then I had enough bottles but a combination of laziness, and a lot to do it has just been sitting there, and I figured since its in a secondary and temp controlled it could only make the beer better from what I originally read on here. The color doesnt really appear to be quite on par with what I saw in the picture but I dont know how big of a deal that is. I dont think I have any type of infection so that's good. I am planning on bottling tomorrow. I wanted to get a reminder on what the standard amounts and procedure for bottling sugar is, and any useful tips I should keep in mind. Also, as for washing, I always rinsed them with water after use and just stored them away. I was just planning on putting them in the washer and calling it a done deal. Would this work/be smart? Should I take another approach. Finally, what do you guys think the beer will taste like? Did I leave it too long perhaps?
American Wheat Ale
Directions followed exactly.
Brew Date: 10/30/11
Yeast: started in ~ ¼ cup of LME and 325ml of water for 24 hrs, and refrigerated for additional 24 hrs
Measurements: OG: 1.44
Measurements: FG: 1.15
Fermentation Temperature: 64-65oF
Signs of fermentation noted after 12-18hrs of brew, lasted for about 7-10 days.
So I have had it in a swamp cooler in my room for the past three months, and it has been temp controlled for most of that time because the room temp is fairly low and I have it covered with a t-shirt to absorb the water. I have checked every so often and its ALWAYS 64-65 so I think it should be okay in that sense. I transferred to a secondary after about a month right after thanksgiving. I was going to bottle it after the month but I didn't have enough bottles at the time. Then I had enough bottles but a combination of laziness, and a lot to do it has just been sitting there, and I figured since its in a secondary and temp controlled it could only make the beer better from what I originally read on here. The color doesnt really appear to be quite on par with what I saw in the picture but I dont know how big of a deal that is. I dont think I have any type of infection so that's good. I am planning on bottling tomorrow. I wanted to get a reminder on what the standard amounts and procedure for bottling sugar is, and any useful tips I should keep in mind. Also, as for washing, I always rinsed them with water after use and just stored them away. I was just planning on putting them in the washer and calling it a done deal. Would this work/be smart? Should I take another approach. Finally, what do you guys think the beer will taste like? Did I leave it too long perhaps?