Hello Everyone Im a virgin to the Forum and to Brewing
(Im not really "Brewing" Im just doing a Kit)
I have a question... but first I will tell you what I have done so far.
Its my first time so be gentle ... I already have lots of notes on what to do different next time.
Ok my first Kit is a "FestaBrew Blonde" (I love Blondes ). Its just wort in a box with yeast. All I had to do was pour the wort, pitch the yeast and stick it in...the fermentor . Sounded easy enough. Didn't take the OG.
First note
I then took the "beer" to a room about the size of a walkin closet. I let it sit a day and when I checked I realized the temp was too high (28C/82F).
SG 1.020
Second note
I then transferred to the secondary on the third day. I know I should have made sure it was the same reading over a couple of days.... but like I said Im a virgin so like all virgins..... I went quick. (I will do better next time I swear )
SG 1.010
Third note
The siphoning process was .... to say the least intresting. (I knew where to put it...the siphon tube...but not sure how to position it ) Im pretty sure oxygen was introduced. I have read to try and avoid this.
Forth note
Now for the QUESTION
Now Im ready to go again.. I cant wait any longer... (I tried thinking of other things but nothing works )... I want to bottle! I have read that the secondary is not that important (I know there is a BIG debate on this) But is this ok? Or am I just adding another note?
(Don't worry I used protection ).....everything was cleaned and sterilized before each use.
The instructions said Primary for 2-4 days Secondary 7-10 days....But lets face it Im a man I dont follow instructions.
(Im not really "Brewing" Im just doing a Kit)
I have a question... but first I will tell you what I have done so far.
Its my first time so be gentle ... I already have lots of notes on what to do different next time.
Ok my first Kit is a "FestaBrew Blonde" (I love Blondes ). Its just wort in a box with yeast. All I had to do was pour the wort, pitch the yeast and stick it in...the fermentor . Sounded easy enough. Didn't take the OG.
First note
I then took the "beer" to a room about the size of a walkin closet. I let it sit a day and when I checked I realized the temp was too high (28C/82F).
SG 1.020
Second note
I then transferred to the secondary on the third day. I know I should have made sure it was the same reading over a couple of days.... but like I said Im a virgin so like all virgins..... I went quick. (I will do better next time I swear )
SG 1.010
Third note
The siphoning process was .... to say the least intresting. (I knew where to put it...the siphon tube...but not sure how to position it ) Im pretty sure oxygen was introduced. I have read to try and avoid this.
Forth note
Now for the QUESTION
Now Im ready to go again.. I cant wait any longer... (I tried thinking of other things but nothing works )... I want to bottle! I have read that the secondary is not that important (I know there is a BIG debate on this) But is this ok? Or am I just adding another note?
(Don't worry I used protection ).....everything was cleaned and sterilized before each use.
The instructions said Primary for 2-4 days Secondary 7-10 days....But lets face it Im a man I dont follow instructions.