Another newbie question

[jimjam1973]

Right I purchased a new hydrometer as the coopers plastic one was crap.... I have a ready just below the black line , about 1 mark below the black line, according to that it isn't ready ?? I will keep checking but I think it's staying the same now , does this mean it's fermented and can be bottled , although I won't bottle for another week (Sunday week) as recommended in here , it's the coopers larger home brew kit

 

[todd_k]

so the reading in 1.012? what was the original gravity before it started to ferment? how long has it been fermenting? if you can, post or link the recipe.

 

[jimjam1973]

It was at 40 before on the coopers hydrometer (which is broke now ) when I started and it has been fermenting for a just over a week , don't have the recipe it's the cooper diy brew pack ? , I'll see if I can find it

 

[GrogNerd]

the reading itself doesn't indicate it's ready to bottle; it's getting the same reading over several measurements 1 or 2 days apart

 

[jimjam1973]

That coopers one is showing about 15 now

 

[metanoia]

the reading itself doesn't indicate it's ready to bottle; it's getting the same reading over several measurements 1 or 2 days apart

Exactly. If I recall from your previous thread a day or two ago you were reading 1.020, now you're down to 1.012. Keep taking a reading every 2-3 days and when the readings are the same, you can bottle without fear of further fermentation, though plenty of people will say let it sit and clean up for another 1-3 weeks after you hit final gravity.

 

[jimjam1973]

Thanks , I wasn't convinced about the hydrometer being correct but great advise , I'll stop panicking and check again sat

 

[hunter_le five]

Remember: It's a whole lot easier to bottle too soon than it is to bottle too late. When in doubt, wait it out.

 

[metanoia]

Thanks , I wasn't convinced about the hydrometer being correct but great advise , I'll stop panicking and check again sat

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