Hello everybody! I have a few questions about my first brew I will begin this week.
First off I purchased the Cooper's Home Brew Kit, after reading it was good for beginners.
After a little bit of research, I went ahead and purchased a 3lb bag of "Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract" from my local microbrewery.
I read to use the DME instead of the sugar that comes with the kit.
My first question is how much of the DME do I use for this 23 liter brew? And by using this instead, does this effect what temp or duration of the fermenting?
Second question is, in the instructions it states to ferment it for one week in the carboy, but that seems too soon, I was planning two weeks instead. Is this a good idea?
Last question is, how long should I keep the bottles unopened afetr bottling, and at what temp?
Thank you guys in advance for your help?
First off I purchased the Cooper's Home Brew Kit, after reading it was good for beginners.
After a little bit of research, I went ahead and purchased a 3lb bag of "Pilsen Light Dry Malt Extract" from my local microbrewery.
I read to use the DME instead of the sugar that comes with the kit.
My first question is how much of the DME do I use for this 23 liter brew? And by using this instead, does this effect what temp or duration of the fermenting?
Second question is, in the instructions it states to ferment it for one week in the carboy, but that seems too soon, I was planning two weeks instead. Is this a good idea?
Last question is, how long should I keep the bottles unopened afetr bottling, and at what temp?
Thank you guys in advance for your help?