Cpt_Kirks
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Just moved my first batch in 15 years, a red ale, to secondary in a Better Bottle, after two weeks in the primary. Pulled a cup out of the bucket to taste.
I was kind of afraid the fermentation hadn't gone right, the bubbling stopped after about a day and half. Was I wrong!
There isn't a trace of sweetness left. It needs to mellow, but the strong alcohol beer taste is definitely there. I got a little tiny buzz from that chugging cup (I added some extra sugar to bump up the ABV). Since my hydrometer hasn't come in yet, I will guess and say around 6.5 to 7%.
A couple or three more weeks and it should be ready for the keg.
I was kind of afraid the fermentation hadn't gone right, the bubbling stopped after about a day and half. Was I wrong!
There isn't a trace of sweetness left. It needs to mellow, but the strong alcohol beer taste is definitely there. I got a little tiny buzz from that chugging cup (I added some extra sugar to bump up the ABV). Since my hydrometer hasn't come in yet, I will guess and say around 6.5 to 7%.
A couple or three more weeks and it should be ready for the keg.