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Hi Guys,
I am new to the forum, and new to home brew.
A few weeks ago i wa sin Wilkos and found a Youngs Brew Buddy Starter kit, Had the fermentation barrel, syphon kit, hydromeater, and a larger kit.
I followed the instructions, added 1kg of normal suger, and left to ferment for a few days... after 9 days the hydromeater said it was ready, so i nipped to the shop and got a Youngs pressure barrel.
I syphoned off the lager, and added 85g of normal suger.
I left this for about 10 - 12 days and then ran some of the brew off into a clear glass.
It looked like clear lager, tasted like lager, but had no fizz, how ever it had a slight head.
I have since found that the barrel I have, has a vented cap.
I am guessing that is where my co2 has gone.
I have been looking at the cap with the s30 valve on it. My big question. if i fitted a cap with the s30 valve would that act as a pressure seal? if it does would that make my beer fizzy?
also i have a unused fish tank heater, 100watt. would it be ok to use this to keep the beer warm while it ferments?
Ive already drank most my flat good tasting lager, so this brew is almost done... but my next brew is about to be started.
Thanks for your help in advance
Kirk
I am new to the forum, and new to home brew.
A few weeks ago i wa sin Wilkos and found a Youngs Brew Buddy Starter kit, Had the fermentation barrel, syphon kit, hydromeater, and a larger kit.
I followed the instructions, added 1kg of normal suger, and left to ferment for a few days... after 9 days the hydromeater said it was ready, so i nipped to the shop and got a Youngs pressure barrel.
I syphoned off the lager, and added 85g of normal suger.
I left this for about 10 - 12 days and then ran some of the brew off into a clear glass.
It looked like clear lager, tasted like lager, but had no fizz, how ever it had a slight head.
I have since found that the barrel I have, has a vented cap.
I am guessing that is where my co2 has gone.
I have been looking at the cap with the s30 valve on it. My big question. if i fitted a cap with the s30 valve would that act as a pressure seal? if it does would that make my beer fizzy?
also i have a unused fish tank heater, 100watt. would it be ok to use this to keep the beer warm while it ferments?
Ive already drank most my flat good tasting lager, so this brew is almost done... but my next brew is about to be started.
Thanks for your help in advance
Kirk