Hey guys and gals,
So I am new to homebrewing and my lady got me one of the MrBeer kits. It's currently fermenting a west coast pale ale. Since it was a little low on the ABV, I went to a local brew shop and he recommended some dry malt extract, kicking up to some 5.something. So I have a couple of questions.
1.How long should I actually let it ferment for, the WCPA? I started it on 6Dec2011 and figured 17Dec2011 would be a good time to bottle, then let sit for a week. Good?
2. I just got a Brew Ha Ha Bock in the mail. Now I have read about boiling the wort instead of just tossing it in. I know real beer brewing should boil for 45-60mins. So should I follow suit or just do as the instructions say? To boil or not to boil....
So I have been an avid beer follower for a few years and was excited that she got me this kit. I know it is an intro to homebrewing so I plan on getting a 5gal set up in a couple of months (to use the kit to make her happy). So anyway, yea, I just wanted to say cheers and I'll be following the forums now. Cheers!
So I am new to homebrewing and my lady got me one of the MrBeer kits. It's currently fermenting a west coast pale ale. Since it was a little low on the ABV, I went to a local brew shop and he recommended some dry malt extract, kicking up to some 5.something. So I have a couple of questions.
1.How long should I actually let it ferment for, the WCPA? I started it on 6Dec2011 and figured 17Dec2011 would be a good time to bottle, then let sit for a week. Good?
2. I just got a Brew Ha Ha Bock in the mail. Now I have read about boiling the wort instead of just tossing it in. I know real beer brewing should boil for 45-60mins. So should I follow suit or just do as the instructions say? To boil or not to boil....
So I have been an avid beer follower for a few years and was excited that she got me this kit. I know it is an intro to homebrewing so I plan on getting a 5gal set up in a couple of months (to use the kit to make her happy). So anyway, yea, I just wanted to say cheers and I'll be following the forums now. Cheers!