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Beer Machine instructions say only needs 3-4 days fermenting... ive had it in for seven so far, the it says to put in fridge for 3-5 days http://www.beermachine.com/

It holds the Co2 created during fermentation, which the beer absorbs, when you pit it in the fridge you can use Co2 bulbs to add more. But do I need to add sugar for initial fermentation if the kit instructions say I have too... (the one Ive used doesnt, but the kits I'm looking at...

Tasted it today, tastes great :D, going to put in the fridge tomorrow to chill and carbonate with CO2 for another week. Some one mentioned earlier you dont need to add sugar and its only for carbonation... what if the kit (coopers) says to add sugar? If I don't add it will it effect taste?

I'm pleased to announce it finally started fermenting and building pressure, thank you all so much, this forum is fantastic... let the obsession commence!!!!

It looks like patches of foam are just starting to accumulate.... I think you maybe right and the water was too cold to mix, I'm just going to leave it in a 24C room and ignore it! After I'ts finished I'm off to buy a propper fermenting bin, some 5 litre kegs for 2nd fermentation so I can fit...

you don't use hot water at all with this kit, it comes in a powder form that i mixed with asdas mineral water (not refrigerated)

Thanks Clonefan! Still nothing happening so going to give it a stir then buy some more yeast from homebrew store tomorrow. I've been looking at coopers mixs for next attempt? Thinking if i mix sugar, coopers and water in suggested amounts, then pour the amount that fits in beer machine and...

Thanks Guys! Its deffinately air tight and guage works, i did a test before hand with tap water and injecting co2 to make sure :) Ill deff wait and if nothing happens ill pop to brew shop and add more yeast! If i have to try again (sigh), Ill mix the ingredients and hydrate yeast first...

Basically it said pressure should start to increase within 12-24 hours? It has a PSI guage, but it was still sat at '0' after 60 hours, I threw that one down the sink and some of the mix hadn't even dissolved? If my new batch doesnt do anything in the next 24 hours I'll get some more yeast :)...

Hi, I've never used a forum before so hope I'm in the right place? I've been wanting to start homebrewing for a while now and thought the beer machine would be a great place to start (I was probably wrong!) My first batch I left in the keg for 60 hours and nothing happened, I assumed I'd...

Hi, I've just bought a beer machine and having the same problem. I was just wondering how long it was before yours started working? Mines been 48 hours! I've moved mine to a warmer room (24 C) to see if this helps... Also, i didnt stir my mix as the instructions highlight that you shouldnt?