DomsInABadMood
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So I'm on my second ever home-brew (using Midwest Supply beginners kit and recipes). I was crazy prepped and ready and have everything down pretty tight. But after hours of cleaning, prepping, brewing and waiting, I pitched my yeast and forgot to take an OG.
I'm saw a lot of activity in the airlock so I think it's ok, It's been in the primary for about three weeks (not doing a secondary, straight to bottle) and I think it's probably ready to bottle.
My question is, I haven't tasted it yet, and I haven't taken an OG, and after having an issue with Acetaldehyde the DAY before I was going to bottle my last beer, I'm a little nervous. Since I pitched it, I haven't touched it, I haven't so much as looked at it for very long. So, is it worth the risk to open her up, taste it and take a reading, or should I just trust I brewed it right and bottle the sucker?
As always, must appreciation for any advice.
I'm saw a lot of activity in the airlock so I think it's ok, It's been in the primary for about three weeks (not doing a secondary, straight to bottle) and I think it's probably ready to bottle.
My question is, I haven't tasted it yet, and I haven't taken an OG, and after having an issue with Acetaldehyde the DAY before I was going to bottle my last beer, I'm a little nervous. Since I pitched it, I haven't touched it, I haven't so much as looked at it for very long. So, is it worth the risk to open her up, taste it and take a reading, or should I just trust I brewed it right and bottle the sucker?
As always, must appreciation for any advice.