Recent content by jitup

Thats what I thought about the fruit. I am just a little worried about it rotting or molding, but I guess the yeast and alc would take care of that. I don't mind waiting a few weeks for a ferment. I just don't want to have all my kit tied up for months. I would rather it take a little longer to...

I plan on getting a hydormeter when I go downtown. I went to a different store today and they wanted $8.00 for them while the other store I went to they were $3.00. I know it really wont help much for this brew being that I have no OG reading. Well, this is a learning experience. I used imperial...

ok, I went to the brew store and got DAP and Whyesast nutrient, because that is what they suggested. I added it in and now i just have to wait

thanks for all the info. I will find out what nutrient to introduce. Kilju can be a good drink if it is prepared well, but the reason I choose it for a first brew is the simplicity. My next brew attempt will either be mead or apple jack. thanks a lot. I don't understand what you mean by what...

Hello, This is my first brew using actual equipment. Previously I did a welch's wine in a milk jug with a balloon which is still fermenting. After this, I decided I wanted to give brewing a go as a hobby and went to my local brew supply shop and got a 2 gallon fermentation bucket, an airlock...