First brew tomorrow...last minute decision

[atimmerman88]

This also came with my kit -

Use it or not

 

[atimmerman88]

Is the pot brand new?

Negative - its been used to boil sweet corn

 

[bob1006]

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This also came with my kit -

Use it or not

its not necessary, the wort will have all the nutrients the yeast needs. You can if you want, won't hurt it.

 

[bob1006]

Negative - its been used to boil sweet corn

No need then, just make sure its clean.

 

[atimmerman88]

No need then, just make sure its clean.

Awesome thanks on both accounts !!

 

[bob1006]

Your very welcome. good luck! Follow the directions, its pretty easy.

I'm bottling an American wheat today, then brewing an AG American lager. Yeast starter almost foamed over this morning!

 

[bob1006]

I noticed you have some grain. It might be a little easier if you do those with less water in the big pot.

Start with two gallons, heat it up to 150 place the bag in. let it sit for the time the directions say.
Then when they are done fill to boll volume and follow the directions

 

[bob1006]

I say that because you can turn the heat on to maintain temp easier with that water volume.

 

[atimmerman88]

I say that because you can turn the heat on to maintain temp easier with that water volume.

Alight the directions call fr 2.5 gallon for both steeping and the boil. I'll top off from the 2.5 gall after the 25 min steep

 

[bob1006]

There you go.

There will be some residue from the crystal, don't worry about it, it will settle during fermentation.

Good luck and enjoy.

 

[JimTheHick]

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This also came with my kit -

Use it or not

Yeast nutrient is like insurance against a stuck ferment. You are using lots of extract, so I think it's a good idea in case the extract is a bit old. Coming from AHS, probably not, but I always use a pinch of nutrient in my brews. And I've never had a stuck ferment. That's not proof though.

 

[atimmerman88]

Yeast nutrient is like insurance against a stuck ferment. You are using lots of extract, so I think it's a good idea in case the extract is a bit old. Coming from AHS, probably not, but I always use a pinch of nutrient in my brews. And I've never had a stuck ferment. That's not proof though.

Alright - if it cant hurt, and as this is my first go at this. I'll add it

Heading to the store for a few gallons of water an it's go time !!

 

[bob1006]

I've never used any, had one that was really slow to start but never stuck.

I know a lot people use it, I don't see the need I guess. but hey, that's what its all about. If the beer comes put fine, its all good.

 

[SeanMcClellan]

Alright - if it cant hurt, and as this is my first go at this. I'll add it

Heading to the store for a few gallons of water an it's go time !!

Have fun!!! Just did my first brew on Monday. Log everything you do, it'll help a bunch to see what to modify for next time.

 

[bob1006]

Have fun!!! Just did my first brew on Monday. Log everything you do, it'll help a bunch to see what to modify for next time.

Sweet! Congrats, hope all goes well.

 

[atimmerman88]

It seems like I've read mixed feelings about straining wort before going into fermentation...

Quick opinion ??

 

[chickypad]

I never bother, it all settles out.

 

[bob1006]

I pitch hops directly into the boil so I do strain into the fermenter. They will settle tho, its a preference.

 

[atimmerman88]

I wanted to thank everyone for the advice and suggestions!

Today went well, took a bit longer than I thought: 10:30 - 2 but it was very enjoyable.

I've got wort that smells tasty

Anxiously waiting on fermentation.

OG measured 1.04 @ 80F ----- correction factor .0246 puts me @ 1.066

Recipe called for 1.059

Seems reasonable I think.