ak47clown
Well-Known Member
Hey guys-got a complete kit from midwest brewing supplies for my b-day that came with an irish red ale kit. I brewed it a little over 2 weeks now and my SG seemed to be reasonable on track at 1.040 but after a week in the primary and some definite action through the airlock i took at reading at 1.020. At that point i transferred to the secondary and after a week and a half in the secondary i'm still reading the same. A few things to note that may or may not have an affect:
-area where i stored primary was 55-60 degrees
-I was a moron when transferring with the auto siphon and defintely had some issues where air got through (though i'm hoping since the hose wasn't submerged in the brew that it didn't have a HUGE affect on it) wishful thinking?
-After a week in the secondary I carefully transferred the carboy to a slightly warmer area but that was on friday and I've seen no change between now and then.
-From what i've read, with a relatively low ABV like this i would have a more sweeter than normal beer which I would love to avoid if at all possible.
-I purchased an additional packet of dry yeast from a local home brew shop before I started so i do have that on hand.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
-area where i stored primary was 55-60 degrees
-I was a moron when transferring with the auto siphon and defintely had some issues where air got through (though i'm hoping since the hose wasn't submerged in the brew that it didn't have a HUGE affect on it) wishful thinking?
-After a week in the secondary I carefully transferred the carboy to a slightly warmer area but that was on friday and I've seen no change between now and then.
-From what i've read, with a relatively low ABV like this i would have a more sweeter than normal beer which I would love to avoid if at all possible.
-I purchased an additional packet of dry yeast from a local home brew shop before I started so i do have that on hand.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.