I brewed my first ever batch on Sunday 24.8. made all kinds of mistakes then, but they are not what i am concerned about.
Coopers International - Australian Pale Ale
Brew Enhancer 2
My OG was around 1,045 - 1,040 (too foamy to tell more accurately and no test tube came with my lovely hydrometer)
Today (Friday 29.8.) i wanted to test my gravity readings, because it seemed my brew wasn't bubbling, tested the lid and other seals it might leak from. Pressed from the lid and it released gas trough my water lock.
I see thin krausen collar formed and CO2 bubbles on my beer. Which would indicate that the Brew has fermented. My gravity this time at first was at 1,010 that would mean it has done great fermentation period, but then my hydrometer starts to rise from the brew like a submarine. Going over the OG readings and beyond. (Yes i chucked it there after proper sanitation process.)
So my question is, should i trust the first reading and blame the rising of the hydrometer for the forming co2 gasses or get a new hydrometer?
Coopers International - Australian Pale Ale
Brew Enhancer 2
My OG was around 1,045 - 1,040 (too foamy to tell more accurately and no test tube came with my lovely hydrometer)
Today (Friday 29.8.) i wanted to test my gravity readings, because it seemed my brew wasn't bubbling, tested the lid and other seals it might leak from. Pressed from the lid and it released gas trough my water lock.
I see thin krausen collar formed and CO2 bubbles on my beer. Which would indicate that the Brew has fermented. My gravity this time at first was at 1,010 that would mean it has done great fermentation period, but then my hydrometer starts to rise from the brew like a submarine. Going over the OG readings and beyond. (Yes i chucked it there after proper sanitation process.)
So my question is, should i trust the first reading and blame the rising of the hydrometer for the forming co2 gasses or get a new hydrometer?