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Urgent Why my cane doesn't rack my beer?

Discussion in 'General Homebrew Discussion' started by Finlandbrews, Dec 12, 2015.

 

  1. #1
    Finlandbrews

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 12, 2015
    I've put my finger sanitized at y the end of the silicone tube before putting it into the fermented beer and when releasing my finger after I I'm merged the racking cane, nothing happens... Help needed. Thanks

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    chickypad

    lupulin shift victim  

    Posted Dec 12, 2015
    You need to get the siphon started first, either by sucking on the end (wouldn't recommend) or filling it with sanitizer or water first then as that runs out it will pull the beer behind (just dump the sanitizer into a bucket then clamp the tubing once it's filled with beer and the siphon should be maintained). Speaking of clamps do you have one on there? I would get a bottle wand anyway, never tried to do it without one but seems like it would be messy.
     
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    IslandLizard

    Progressive Brewing Staff Member  

    Posted Dec 12, 2015
    With small volumes like that, I would not fill the hose with Starsan to start the siphon as the carryover may dilute your beer too much. Instead, attach a small piece of "starter" tubing to the bottom end, and give it a good suck. When the beer starts to flow, pinch higher up (fold it over), remove the short piece of "starter" tubing, insert your bottling wand and let her rip.

    An extra pair of hands comes in handy...
     
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    Iseneye

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 12, 2015
    It's too late now but you may find it easier transfer to bottling bucket first. Then from the bottling bucket use an auto siphon with bottling wand.
     
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    chickypad

    lupulin shift victim  

    Posted Dec 12, 2015
    Agreed, I meant dump the starsan into a waste bucket, then clamp the end when filled with beer and start your bottling (but again using a bottling bucket or at least a bottling wand would be easier).
     
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    IslandLizard

    Progressive Brewing Staff Member  

    Posted Dec 12, 2015
    :ban:
    Yes, of course let the Starsan run out into a waste bucket first. The only problem is some beer will drain with it, losing those precious few ounces from a small batch. I've also had the StarSan run back into the fermentor...
     
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    Finlandbrews

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 12, 2015
    I transferred by pouring into the bottles with the funnel. I don't know what people use or do but this **** doesn't work... I have an auto siphon but can't use it for these 1 gallons jugs. What do people use with those jugs? Thanks for the support! Brewing more now...
     
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    IslandLizard

    Progressive Brewing Staff Member  

    Posted Dec 12, 2015
    You want to prevent aerating your beer when transferring. The oxygen in the air will slowly oxidize the beer causing off-flavors and a diminished hop experience.

    So a bottom filling tube is good, but just pouring it through a funnel is not. You could attach a piece of tubing to the funnel outlet that reaches the bottom of the bottle, but the whole funnel shape causes a lot of turbulation, again aerating your beer more than it should.

    Good bottle fillers have a (spring activated) piston in the bottom, so when you press it down onto the bottle's bottom, beer fills it from the bottom up. When full, pull the wand up and the small piston stops the flow, until you push it down into the next bottle. That way there is less air incorporation.

    If you're carbonating these in the bottles, did you add some priming sugar?
     
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    Finlandbrews

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 13, 2015
    Yes I added Cristal white sugar, I boiled it 5 mins with 10cl water. I used 30 grams for 1.3 gallons.

    By the way what is the best temperature to use to carbonate is the 20 degrees celsius like room temp ok?

    Kr, Thomas
     
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    brew703

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 13, 2015
    You can get a mini auto siphon for the 1 gallon batches. I have used it and it works fine. As someone mentioned I would rack to a bottling bucket first. Also get a spring activated bottle filler- they are great.
     
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    Firewalker11

    Brewer

    Posted Dec 13, 2015
    I had a completely different picture in my mind. It's like, "Doood! There's no hole in a candy cane!".

    Very hard to start a siphon too... :rockin:

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    Bellybuster

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 13, 2015
    Turkey baster is a great symphony starter.
     
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    IslandLizard

    Progressive Brewing Staff Member  

    Posted Dec 13, 2015
    Yes, room temps are best for fast carbonation. Those temps are not critical. After about 3 weeks put one in the fridge for a few days and enjoy! The beer looks great.
     
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    timdillon36

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 13, 2015
    I thought it was the conductor that started the symphony.
     
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    Bellybuster

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 13, 2015
    hahaha stoooopid autocorrect
     
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    SeraW

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 13, 2015
    Technically, the concertmaster does (Principal 1st Violin). 1st on stage after the lights go dim, then leads the tuning, and often leads smaller groups without a conductor or when conductor gets lost (yes, that happens). :off:
     
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