Brewed a stout from a kit tonight.
First time I used liquid yeast from a vile. I followed the instructions, and when I opened the vile it exploded all over my sink, not sure how much actually got in to the beer. I am guessing about 2/3 of the vile.
Also, had a bright idea. I froze pitchers of water in sterilized containers and dumped the frozen gallons in to the partial boil. Success, cooled to pitching temps in under 10 minutes.
So then go to the fermentation chamber to get the ice I didn't use, and notice black specs in it. My only explanation is dirty condensation froze and hailed in to the water, and is now in my beer. Should have used a lid.
This is bound to be my firest absolute disaster.
First time I used liquid yeast from a vile. I followed the instructions, and when I opened the vile it exploded all over my sink, not sure how much actually got in to the beer. I am guessing about 2/3 of the vile.
Also, had a bright idea. I froze pitchers of water in sterilized containers and dumped the frozen gallons in to the partial boil. Success, cooled to pitching temps in under 10 minutes.
So then go to the fermentation chamber to get the ice I didn't use, and notice black specs in it. My only explanation is dirty condensation froze and hailed in to the water, and is now in my beer. Should have used a lid.
This is bound to be my firest absolute disaster.