KKtheMeader
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Hello all.
Thanks for all the help you gave and are giving to newbies like yours truely.
I completely messed my last batch, it got contaminated with bacteria and got closed to becoming vinegar.
This time I am giving it another try.
Firstly I have realized that having a hydro meter is a must and I have ordered one.
I also ordered a siphon pump for racking.
Also a bottle of rinse free brewing sanitizer.
What I now wish is to know just a few things.
Firstly, how and when to take the reading from the hydro meter?
Secondly, during later testing sessions with the hydro meter, how do I prevent contamination?
I have a brewing jar with an air lock and sure enough I could remove the lock put the siphon tube in and get the must sample in the measuring glass.
My main concern in all this is to keep it clean and free from contamination.
I was going very well in the last batch and just when the time came for racking this entire batch got messed up.
I have 1 KG of raw forest honey and brewing yeast from arishtum.
For one KG how much water is correct?
Should I have 2 L or even 3 L will do?
Should I boil the water and let it cool totally before adding honey?
Any other suggestions please?
Thank you in anticipation of making this a success.
Thanks for all the help you gave and are giving to newbies like yours truely.
I completely messed my last batch, it got contaminated with bacteria and got closed to becoming vinegar.
This time I am giving it another try.
Firstly I have realized that having a hydro meter is a must and I have ordered one.
I also ordered a siphon pump for racking.
Also a bottle of rinse free brewing sanitizer.
What I now wish is to know just a few things.
Firstly, how and when to take the reading from the hydro meter?
Secondly, during later testing sessions with the hydro meter, how do I prevent contamination?
I have a brewing jar with an air lock and sure enough I could remove the lock put the siphon tube in and get the must sample in the measuring glass.
My main concern in all this is to keep it clean and free from contamination.
I was going very well in the last batch and just when the time came for racking this entire batch got messed up.
I have 1 KG of raw forest honey and brewing yeast from arishtum.
For one KG how much water is correct?
Should I have 2 L or even 3 L will do?
Should I boil the water and let it cool totally before adding honey?
Any other suggestions please?
Thank you in anticipation of making this a success.