Bats
New Member
Hi Guys,
I got sick of spending way too much money on beer to support my hobby. So I have purchased a starter kit and have put down my very first brew. I've spent some time researching tips and tricks in making good beer but still have a few questions to ask if anyone can help.
Firstly, I started the brew on the night of the 11/11/10. The airlock was showing good signs the very next day and was bubbling like a champ. The problem is, we have had some very hot days and the beer has been fermenting at about 26 to 28 C. I noticed the airlock to stop after only 3 days. I took a hydrometer reading yesterday and it is getting very close to the mark of 1.000. Is this too short a time to finish fermenting?
Also, I bought a second hand auto matica lever bottle capper. I thought I'd better test it first. The problem is I only have twist top long neck bottles and the bottles dont seem to seal too good. Any suggestions?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
I am currently brewing Black Rock Dry Lager.
I got sick of spending way too much money on beer to support my hobby. So I have purchased a starter kit and have put down my very first brew. I've spent some time researching tips and tricks in making good beer but still have a few questions to ask if anyone can help.
Firstly, I started the brew on the night of the 11/11/10. The airlock was showing good signs the very next day and was bubbling like a champ. The problem is, we have had some very hot days and the beer has been fermenting at about 26 to 28 C. I noticed the airlock to stop after only 3 days. I took a hydrometer reading yesterday and it is getting very close to the mark of 1.000. Is this too short a time to finish fermenting?
Also, I bought a second hand auto matica lever bottle capper. I thought I'd better test it first. The problem is I only have twist top long neck bottles and the bottles dont seem to seal too good. Any suggestions?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
I am currently brewing Black Rock Dry Lager.