Couple of questions

[bk1689]

Hey there, I just did my first brew last night and realized I did a stupid mistake and didn't have the lid all the way pushed down on my bucket. I can't imagine it hurt it to much but should I wait an extra day or so to transfer it or no? Also I can allready see kit beer probably isn't the way to go. What would you say are some easier recipes to start with for my next batch, and maybe some equipment I should have. Thanks a lot for any help.

 

[jmprdood]

I just set my lid on loosely and don't even use an airlock most times - snap lid on fermenter once vigorous fermentation has stopped.

Look at BIAB threads for some ideas about doing the AG thing to start.

Cheers!

 

[Milkdud76]

I brewed my first lager 2 1/2 weeks ago and fermented for about 4 days at about 58 degrees F. After the fermenting slowed down I put brew into a glass carboy and put into a refridgerator @ 38 degrees F for about 1 1/2 weeks now.
My question is, how much should the wort be working? I can barely see movement on the bottom of carboy where the settlement is.

Second question is, how long should I lager the brew for? I read you can lager it anywhere from 4 weeks to 6 months.

Thanks for your help