First batch mistakes

[ted125]

I made my first batch tonight. A 5 gallon ESB. I made two mistakes. First I put my scirrors in sanitizer without cleaning them. I don't think it's a huge deal. I added Irish moss a beginning of boil instead of 45 minutes, I misread directions. Any ideas if this will screw my batch? Thanks for everyone's input. On the positive side had a blast and got drunk. It took me 15i mins to type this.

 

[Clonefan94]

I fermented to hot. Not realizing 68 degrees room temp was actually not fermentation temp. I didn't filter my water with a good enough carbon filter either. Guess what, I still drank it. I don't know a lot about Irish moss, but worst case, you just didn't get as good of a cold break as you could have and it might take your beer a little longer to become completely clear. No worries, you'll still have beer and enjoy it.

 

[ted125]

I'm ferementing im my closet that stays around 66 degrees, is that proper temp?

 

[antony]

depends on what yeast your using & style you're aiming for. i made a half dozen batches before i went the temp controller route and every one was drinkable. i keep my chamber at 62-64 for ales...

 

[brewinchef_fairfax]

That should be a good temp in the closet. I wouldn't sweat the small stuff. As long as you had a good boil and sanitized everything you should be fine.. I always freak out over something I've done during the brewing process and things still tend to work out fine..

 

[ted125]

I'm making a Esb with wyeast 1068 I think. It's a liquid

 

[srtce142]

i wouldn't worry about the scissors. everything you cut open went into the boil.

 

[F250]

I'm ferementing im my closet that stays around 66 degrees, is that proper temp?

What was the temp of the wort when you pitched yeast?

Rick

 

[ted125]

The temperature was 70 degrees. It's got a pretty solid bubble going.

 

[histo320]

No big deal on any of those mistakes. In the end you should have a pretty good tasting beer.

 

[GrogNerd]

looks AWESOME

you done good

remember; yeast have cleanup duties after fermenting, so 2-3 weeks then bottle/keg

 

[ted125]

Thanks I hope so. Also the og was 1.055. I'm hooked, I want to brew again right now. Thanks for everyone's help/ support.

 

[Derekyoder]

Looks like its doing great. And ya lets brew again lol

 

[ted125]

As soon as we can get rid of the blow off tube, since we only have one. We'll get another one going. I'm thinking Ipa or hoppy amber?