Very First Batch Bottled: Questions/Observations

[earl]

Well, after 4 weeks I decided to prime/bottle. Here is a short list of things that I have wondered about.

1) The odor from the fermenter was the same as when I cooked it.
2) There were many "Floaties" which looked like yeast.
3) Kit was a True Brew All Malt Pale Ale. Still quite cloudy.

I have been taste testing the last week. I think it will be a good batch! Taste like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale but not as bitter.

Thanks in advance for your feedback! Will be getting ready for my next batch!

Happy New Year!

 

[BrewBoy19]

Let it sit longer till everything settles, or try cold crashing to clarify it also. Otherwise that sounds pretty normal. If it taste good all is probably well.

 

[earl]

Thanks BrewBoy!
Directions state to let it condition for up to 4 weeks after bottling.
Boy this waiting is not the addictive part of the hobby is it!!

 

[Stuntman]

Sometimes there are small particles floating. Long as you are low enough Final Gravity, prime and bottle. Sounds like you got a great first beer. Cold crashing is a winner if you can do it.

Get the next one going fast so that once the beer can be drank, you have enough of a pipeline so you don't run out.

 

[BrewBoy19]

Get the next one going fast so that once the beer can be drank, you have enough of a pipeline so you don't run out.

I agree this was my worst mistake when I first started. Make sure your brews overlap!! lol

 

[earl]

I agree this was my worst mistake when I first started. Make sure your brews overlap!! lol

Great Advice!!!
Better get that next kit ordered.....