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I was actually going to ask about brewing larger. From what I understand it is a cold fermentation that is required. 8-10c if i remember. I live in a hot country and larger is the preferred beer in the summer. Ideally i would love to get into largers for the clear crispness they offer but you...

Nice, thanks for that i will source some appropriate tubing before the next reading 🙌

Thanks oakisland! It sounds like you have brewing for a while and any advice is welcome. You are correct that i already have a list of equipment i am about to order to upgrade hahaha! This kit was a present so i am just using it to dip my toes in so to speak. Been wanting to brew for years...

Ahh interesting. So the hops will release more co2 into the FV? Maybe i could add them as i get closer to 1.010 SG. Thanks for the input👊

Also they are dried pellet hops.. and i will just be adding them to the FV

Yes she is still bubbling away i have managed to keep the temp at about 22c. I have only opened the lid twice nice after a sterilisation including my hands. But i would definitely like to retain the co2…. I am guessing that you mean i can take the airlock off and insert a tube into the brew...

I have taken another gravity reading today. I calibrated the hydrometer in distilled water at 20C and it was showing 1.000 so i guess that is all as it should be. The reading of the ale is at 1.020 today. Any advice on adding the hops? One user said to just add them now but the kit instructions...

Yeah im sure it was just a sprinkle. I did sanitise the outside of the pack but next time i will definitely be usong scissors hahaha! Was just all giddy to pitch my yeast😂 Thanks for the invaluable tips!

I love this forum already i have learnt loads and i am taking notes down:) I feel like i have a good understanding of the basic brewing process and I definitely have the will to apply it. I love good beer and i live in a place where there is very little good beer avalible. Its a hot country so...

Well that does sound hopeful! I didnt spill much at all. The packet ripped suddenly as i was trying to tear it carefully. I did notice the foam (krausen i am guessing) did rise very early on and has since subsided. I didnt get time to take a gravity reading today but i will make sure i do...

Exactly yes. I will try to calibrate tomorrow in some distilled water. I have just carefully moved my FV to the opposite end of the room with the woodburner in and have managed a steady 22C. Ill check all gravity reading tomorrow and report back 🫡 I have a heat mat would that also be of any...

There is no mention of calibration on the paper that came with it🤷‍♂️ That makes perfect sense though. i will most like invest in a better hydrometer equipment after this brew. I am about to start my BIAB project next week 😁

Its now day 14 and the kit says 15 days. The temperature has been mostly at 20C but some nights have slipped to 17C. Maybe the yeast slowed a little bit at night? Other variables to consider are: Its at about 22 litres instead of 20 I spilt a sprinkle of yeast while opening the packet. It...

Thanks that has actually clarified that for me. So i would be correct to say my S.G is at 1.026 and i am looking for a finishing S.G at 1.010 or below?

Here is the hydrometer i have. Its only got one scale.

I am using a floating hydrometer that i got with the kit. Yes i shoud have specified, it reads 1.026 but on this it just says 26. I assume that is 1.026. The kit says it should be 1.010 at about day 15 but its been 13 days. I will take another reading at day 15 to observe. Thanks for the tips...

Quick update. Shes bubbling away and it has been 13 days now at a steady temp between 20-22 degrees C. I just took a gravity reading (totally sterilised of course) and it was reading about 26 on the meter. The instructions said it wasnt important to take a reading at the start of the brew...

Ok makes alot of sense. There are results of the water testing available i will try to find them at some point. I want to get serious about brewing, i am using this easy kit as a starter as it was a gift but i plan to jump straight into BIAB as soon as funds allow.

The water is from a mountain cistern that flows into a constant running spring fountain. It is tested regularly and is considered the best water around. Everyone drinks it and people even travel to fill up there.