pjcampbell
Well-Known Member
Hello,
This is my first attempt,... I've got an "easy brew" IPA kit from 7 Bridges which has liquid extract and pellet hops and some liquid yeast 1968 london esb from wyeast. Any experience with this kit?
A couple questions, I am sure I will have 90 more later.
1) I have access to both 2 glass carboys (not sure of size yet) and 2 40 quart (10 gallon) plastic NSF food safe bins with tops. Would it be easier for the newbie to use the plastic? How do you airlock the plastic, or is it not necessary?
2) As a first timer , should I bother with secondary fermenter ? (have seen both suggested....).
3) Instructions say, after bottling to store at room temp for 70F, then after "a few days" move to cool dark place 55-65F for 1-3 weeks. I have only access to either our home fridge or our basement (70F). Nothing 55-65F. What should I do there?
BTW my timing is pretty bad (or good) here... if all goes well with this first batch its going to be "ready" about the same time the baby is "ready" to come out!
Thanks..
This is my first attempt,... I've got an "easy brew" IPA kit from 7 Bridges which has liquid extract and pellet hops and some liquid yeast 1968 london esb from wyeast. Any experience with this kit?
A couple questions, I am sure I will have 90 more later.
1) I have access to both 2 glass carboys (not sure of size yet) and 2 40 quart (10 gallon) plastic NSF food safe bins with tops. Would it be easier for the newbie to use the plastic? How do you airlock the plastic, or is it not necessary?
2) As a first timer , should I bother with secondary fermenter ? (have seen both suggested....).
3) Instructions say, after bottling to store at room temp for 70F, then after "a few days" move to cool dark place 55-65F for 1-3 weeks. I have only access to either our home fridge or our basement (70F). Nothing 55-65F. What should I do there?
BTW my timing is pretty bad (or good) here... if all goes well with this first batch its going to be "ready" about the same time the baby is "ready" to come out!
Thanks..