Recent content by Jeff601307

I was under the impression we weren't to open the fermentation container until ready to transfer for a secondary fermentation. Most likely a simple rookie mistake. We took the hydrometer reading when we first sealed it up.

I just brewed my first batch of Scottish ale. We followed the brewing directions to a T. Our only kistake was adding slightly (about 1 cup) too much water before sealing it in the fermenter. Now that the brew is in the fermentation 5gl bucket with the airlock firmly in place, it has stopped...