Hi all,
First post, and second time brewing, so really really young in the circle.
I would appreciate some advice, as i read a lot about this but not within my particular parameters.
I started a Brewferm Abdij kit last week and added 500g of Light Muntons Malt Exctract instead of the 500g sugar, looking for a more body and wheight in the final beer.
After only 5h in the fermenter, the bubbles started and went on bubbling for 2 days and then almost stopped. After a week, bubbles are slow to very slow and FG is 1.024. Seems high , even for a beer with a 1.070 start. Should drop to below 1.018....but it does not.
First thing i could have done wrong : everyone says to aerate the wort before pitching the yeast. I did shook the fermentor A LOT , but AFTER pitching in the yeast. Is this wrong ? It caused a lot of foam...
Also, when i checked the FG yesterday, i had a taste of the beer.
It does not taste sweet or anything near ! It actually tastes bitter and a bit TOO strong and malty... Is this normal after only 1 week fermentation ?
Final comment : the beer is very cloudy. It started clearing from the top down but it only cleared until half-way. Bottom part is still very brownish and foggy, while the top part is darker and clearer.
Hope to get some pointers...
Should i shake it ?
Should i pitch more yeast?
Should i wait ?
Thanks !!
First post, and second time brewing, so really really young in the circle.
I would appreciate some advice, as i read a lot about this but not within my particular parameters.
I started a Brewferm Abdij kit last week and added 500g of Light Muntons Malt Exctract instead of the 500g sugar, looking for a more body and wheight in the final beer.
After only 5h in the fermenter, the bubbles started and went on bubbling for 2 days and then almost stopped. After a week, bubbles are slow to very slow and FG is 1.024. Seems high , even for a beer with a 1.070 start. Should drop to below 1.018....but it does not.
First thing i could have done wrong : everyone says to aerate the wort before pitching the yeast. I did shook the fermentor A LOT , but AFTER pitching in the yeast. Is this wrong ? It caused a lot of foam...
Also, when i checked the FG yesterday, i had a taste of the beer.
It does not taste sweet or anything near ! It actually tastes bitter and a bit TOO strong and malty... Is this normal after only 1 week fermentation ?
Final comment : the beer is very cloudy. It started clearing from the top down but it only cleared until half-way. Bottom part is still very brownish and foggy, while the top part is darker and clearer.
Hope to get some pointers...
Should i shake it ?
Should i pitch more yeast?
Should i wait ?
Thanks !!