edm1602
Active Member
So I did my first brew this afternoon. It was easier than I expected, but I believe I made some errors along the way. Not sure if there are big errors, small errors or maybe not errors at all.
I believe I added my wort to the fermenter when it was too warm. I aerated as I poured, had a nice head in the fermenter, added the remainder of water to make my 5 gallons. I placed my thermometer on the side of the fermenter, but I believe the temp was above it's max. I took my original gravity but am uncertain about that as well due to the temperature. My original gravity was 1.044 and my potential alcohol (is that even important to me right now???) approximately 6%.
I've read so much and have heard so many opinions, that I'm starting to questions things too much (I think).
I used a Coopers Wheat Extract Kit and 3lbs of Briess Wheat Dry Malt Extract.
Anyone willing to guide me a little??
I believe I added my wort to the fermenter when it was too warm. I aerated as I poured, had a nice head in the fermenter, added the remainder of water to make my 5 gallons. I placed my thermometer on the side of the fermenter, but I believe the temp was above it's max. I took my original gravity but am uncertain about that as well due to the temperature. My original gravity was 1.044 and my potential alcohol (is that even important to me right now???) approximately 6%.
I've read so much and have heard so many opinions, that I'm starting to questions things too much (I think).
I used a Coopers Wheat Extract Kit and 3lbs of Briess Wheat Dry Malt Extract.
Anyone willing to guide me a little??