beercharles
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Hey all, i just worked up my first batch sunday night and after going through the directions (and following as best i could) i have a few questions yall might can answer.
This was a beginners kit. Crystal english grain, amber malt complete with recipe and instructions
When im doing my intial boil should i cover my pot or leave it open or does it matter?
Also same question for when im steeping the wort and when i do my second boil.
The directions said to wait till the wort got to between 70-80degrees before pitching the yeast, but it was gettin late and i only got it down to 83degrees before i pitched the yeast, is this goin to be much of a problem? I made the specific gravity adjustment to the chart. ( SG was 1.044 after the adjustment)
My plan is to draw this off into my carboy for a 2 stage brew- the directions sayafter 3-4 day the hydrometer should read half original reading, i assume this means it should be around 1.022 or thereabouts?
ok im sure i have tons more questions, but thats all i can think of at the moment. thanks for any help you can give im really excited about my new hobby and look forward to a lot of great beer once i figure out what im doing that is
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This was a beginners kit. Crystal english grain, amber malt complete with recipe and instructions
When im doing my intial boil should i cover my pot or leave it open or does it matter?
Also same question for when im steeping the wort and when i do my second boil.
The directions said to wait till the wort got to between 70-80degrees before pitching the yeast, but it was gettin late and i only got it down to 83degrees before i pitched the yeast, is this goin to be much of a problem? I made the specific gravity adjustment to the chart. ( SG was 1.044 after the adjustment)
My plan is to draw this off into my carboy for a 2 stage brew- the directions sayafter 3-4 day the hydrometer should read half original reading, i assume this means it should be around 1.022 or thereabouts?
ok im sure i have tons more questions, but thats all i can think of at the moment. thanks for any help you can give im really excited about my new hobby and look forward to a lot of great beer once i figure out what im doing that is
C