Recent content by Jared259

It is a 1/2 barrel. I was doing 5 gallon batches once I figure everything out better I will be doing 10 gallon batches I just don’t want to waste a lot if it’s not right.

1 last question in regards to the fermenting since that might be my issue. I don’t have the kit instructions but I let it ferment the time they said I think it was 2 weeks. I realize that may vary a little. Generally what’s a good way to know it’s done fermenting?

Thanks. Your answer about the CO2 process is exactly what I was looking for. I’ll try that next instead of the sugar and see what happens.

The kit did not come with the sugar but it give measurements of how much to use and I measured it exactly but still possible it was to much. The fermenting not being done is definitely possible too. Yea I’m still learning and researching on how to do things. I assume there will be a lot of trial...

Sugar mixture was mixed in the 5 gallon bucket with the brew and then bottled definitely possible it wasn’t done fermenting. I did let it ferment the amount of time they told to though.

Ok so I’m new to home brewing. I’ve so far done 2 brews with the kits you buy online and it makes about 5 gallons or about 50 bottles. Both times they tasted great I was very pleased with the results... at first. After the 2 week carbonation process in bottles I put them all in the fridge I...