Advice again please

[dan18can]

Hi do i need to do anything about the foam crust at the top or will it clear on its own thanks.[emoji4]

 

[jschein]

It will clear up by itself

 

[dan18can]

It will clear up by itself

Ok thanks

 

[Dcpcooks]

Foam crust is yeast!

 

[venatorscribe]

Don't forget to rack your carboy after primary fermentation when the air lock stops bubbling and after the yeast drops to the bottom. Everything looks normal.

 

[dan18can]

Don't forget to rack your carboy after primary fermentation when the air lock stops bubbling and after the yeast drops to the bottom. Everything looks normal.

Thanks already done that waiting for it to clear now then bottling

 

[venatorscribe]

You might need a couple more rankings over two or three months before bottling.

 

[dan18can]

Do i still use an air lock when racking ?

 

[venatorscribe]

I normally keep everything under airlock until the day I bottle. Even after adding potassium sorbate a day or two prior to bottling. 40 years ago as a uni student I had stuff exploding in my dorm and I don't want to go back to those days. Hence my obsession - making doubly sure that all microbiological activity has ceased.

 

[dan18can]

Could i add apple juice to sweeten and carb when bottling?

 

[ebbelwoi]

You can use it to carb. Check on the package for the sugar content and add the appropriate amount (https://www.brewersfriend.com/beer-priming-calculator/)

Sweetening won't work, though, because the yeast will ferment all of the sugar.