Brewed my first 3 batches

[Lepersquatch]

I brewed 3 batches over the weekend. The first was NB Honey Brown ale extract w specilaty. The second Witbier also NB extract with specialty, The third NB extract with specialty Irish Red. Everything went well except the Brown. Fermented @ 76-78 degrees for one day and stopped. I used dry yeast for it without a starter. It went nuts for the first day. Not worried just sayin.

 

[KevinW]

You brewed your FIRST three batches? In one weekend?
You rock:rockin:

Congrats and I hope the brown comes out OK!
Keep us posted!

 

[wonderbread23]

Your brown is probably finishing up. I'm sure it fermented quite quickly due to the high temperatures (and also explains the vigorous fermentation). Hopefully there aren't too many fusel alcohols.

 

[Lepersquatch]

thanks well
I say go big or go home lol. I think it will be ok.

 

[carnevoodoo]

I would definitely suggest watching those temperatures. 76-78 is too high and you will get fusel alcohols from that. 66-70 is where you want to be.

 

[TipsyDragon]

what makes you think the brow has stopped?

 

[Lepersquatch]

I think it stopped because it went crazy for 1 day and then nothing. Temp came down. Carboys are in the basement at about 62-65 degrees ambient. The brown shot way up in temp during ferm.

 

[BendBrewer]

I think it stopped because it went crazy for 1 day and then nothing. Temp came down. Carboys are in the basement at about 62-65 degrees ambient. The brown shot way up in temp during ferm.

How big was your batch? It sounds like you might have over pitched it.

 

[Lepersquatch]

Batch size was 5 gal.

 

[BendBrewer]

Well, that's the extent of my ability to help.

Enjoy your beer!!!

 

[Lepersquatch]

Its cool bb im just going to RDWAHASBB unitl I can have a homebrew.

 

[BendBrewer]

Its cool bb im just going to RDWAHASBB unitl I can have a homebrew.

You're doing something right.

If I can suggest, do your best to wait them out. I drank my first 3 batches WAY too soon. Bottle, Carb, and Condition. I am doing 4 weeks minimum in bottles. It makes a huge difference.

 

[Lepersquatch]

Thats what ive read but now know how difficault it is. I got apfelwein comming up soon so I just may get crocked off that while I wait. :cross:

 

[Lepersquatch]

Almost 1 week after brew day and everythings good. :rockin:

 

[Lepersquatch]

The Brown came out great, the wit and red I undercarbed, the wit the worst with almost no carb. Red is good but slightly on the strong side. Is ok though.

 

[KevinW]

Glad to hear all came out OK
Keep on brewing!!