JackDatBoi
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Hi all,
Glad I found somewhere to vent my thoughts on brewing beer.
I received a Dutch IPA brewing kit a while back and have decided the time has come to start the process. This is my first time, so using google translate has made me slightly cautious.
I've completed most of the process, and it seems to be going good! The room temp has been a consistent 22 degrees and the kit recommended between 20 - 25, so I'm happy with that.
It's been 7 days since I put the lid on and left it to do it's thing.
Today I checked the SG Hydrometer reading which was 1024 (at the start it was 1070). The SG reader has it's own "BOTTLE BEER" label at the top, so I'm guessing I just wait till the beer reads around that label...? (see attached photos)
I decided to try the beer since I had some in a measuring cylinder and it didn't taste too bad, pretty sour but not bad!
I've left it a few hours since I checked the reading this morning and now the surface of the beer has started to form a thin white layer... I'm guessing because I opened the lid? (see attached photo).
Also does the airlock need the lid on top and does it need to be bang on 50/50?
If you made it this far and you understand what I'm going on about, if you could give some advice on what I'm doing wrong or if I'm on the right track, that would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Jack
Glad I found somewhere to vent my thoughts on brewing beer.
I received a Dutch IPA brewing kit a while back and have decided the time has come to start the process. This is my first time, so using google translate has made me slightly cautious.
I've completed most of the process, and it seems to be going good! The room temp has been a consistent 22 degrees and the kit recommended between 20 - 25, so I'm happy with that.
It's been 7 days since I put the lid on and left it to do it's thing.
Today I checked the SG Hydrometer reading which was 1024 (at the start it was 1070). The SG reader has it's own "BOTTLE BEER" label at the top, so I'm guessing I just wait till the beer reads around that label...? (see attached photos)
I decided to try the beer since I had some in a measuring cylinder and it didn't taste too bad, pretty sour but not bad!
I've left it a few hours since I checked the reading this morning and now the surface of the beer has started to form a thin white layer... I'm guessing because I opened the lid? (see attached photo).
Also does the airlock need the lid on top and does it need to be bang on 50/50?
If you made it this far and you understand what I'm going on about, if you could give some advice on what I'm doing wrong or if I'm on the right track, that would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Jack