FandMBrewman
New Member
Hello all,
Just checked on my first batch of home brewed beer and that airlock is bubbling away. As I eagerly await the results of my first foray into home brewing I have a few questions to ask.
First, I bought a five gallon fermentation bucket with a spout at the bottom. The spout came detached so I attached it, but I have been unable to create a perfect seal with it. Has anyone else had this problem, or does it sound like my product is defective?
Secondly, I have a question about yeast. I used dried Munton's Ale yeast, I am brewing a stout. Before adding the yeast to the cooled wort I primed it in warm watter. The cooling of the wort took longer than I expected and the yeast was sitting for a while. Will the yeast be effected negatively by having been left sitting in water at room temp. for 30 min or so?
Thanks for your help, and wish me luck with this brew and all those yet to come.
Just checked on my first batch of home brewed beer and that airlock is bubbling away. As I eagerly await the results of my first foray into home brewing I have a few questions to ask.
First, I bought a five gallon fermentation bucket with a spout at the bottom. The spout came detached so I attached it, but I have been unable to create a perfect seal with it. Has anyone else had this problem, or does it sound like my product is defective?
Secondly, I have a question about yeast. I used dried Munton's Ale yeast, I am brewing a stout. Before adding the yeast to the cooled wort I primed it in warm watter. The cooling of the wort took longer than I expected and the yeast was sitting for a while. Will the yeast be effected negatively by having been left sitting in water at room temp. for 30 min or so?
Thanks for your help, and wish me luck with this brew and all those yet to come.