The first batch was a typical extract kit. I say the fermentation was finished in about 12 hours because by that time the cap had collapsed and the bubbling in the air trap had stopped. I left it in primary, undisturbed, for about 2 weeks.
The second batch was a partial mash and fermented in...
Didn't know this - so a post boil gravity check (at 68 degrees I assume) before it goes into primary fermentation? And then, what...another check as it comes out of primary fermentation?
Thanks. I'll be getting a hydrometer tomorrow. I know they're low alcohol because, not to put too fine a point on it, I can knock back 4 pints and feel barely buzzed. Barely. So it'll be interesting what the hydrometer shows - I may be wrong.
Hi - just finished my second batch, and both have turned out tasty but very low in alcohol content. I haven't bought a hydrometer yet but will in a day or two. I'm using the Northern Brewer deluxe kit. First batch was Caribou slobber, which turned out to taste great but had extremely low...