My first batch, and first post here.
I don't know anyone in person who does this, so I am relying on you guys! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
My first Brew was last Saturday. I did a kit for an Extra Pale Ale. Brew went great. I used a Wyeast to innoculate and put into a Glass Carboy w/airlock. My OG was right on target for the recipe (1.045).
The wort started to ferment within about 8 hours and kept a two inch foamy head for 2-3 days, then it fell back. The airlock was originally going crazy, and the smell was exactly what I wanted!
Now here is the question. The airlock has slowed to once every 2-3 minutes and there is no more foam on top. There is a very small amount of stuff on top, but not foamy. The bottom of the carboy has a deposit of stuff and the wort is starting to get more clear.
I know I am supposed to test the gravity, but I can't find anywhere whether or not I am supposed to remove the airlock and bung? I don't want to open it if I am not supposed to and so far I have avoided tampering (I am of course very excited about this).
Should I get a sample, or just let it work?
THe box says give it 2 weeks or until fermentation is done before moving to secondary fermentation(another glass carboy).
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I don't know anyone in person who does this, so I am relying on you guys! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
My first Brew was last Saturday. I did a kit for an Extra Pale Ale. Brew went great. I used a Wyeast to innoculate and put into a Glass Carboy w/airlock. My OG was right on target for the recipe (1.045).
The wort started to ferment within about 8 hours and kept a two inch foamy head for 2-3 days, then it fell back. The airlock was originally going crazy, and the smell was exactly what I wanted!
Now here is the question. The airlock has slowed to once every 2-3 minutes and there is no more foam on top. There is a very small amount of stuff on top, but not foamy. The bottom of the carboy has a deposit of stuff and the wort is starting to get more clear.
I know I am supposed to test the gravity, but I can't find anywhere whether or not I am supposed to remove the airlock and bung? I don't want to open it if I am not supposed to and so far I have avoided tampering (I am of course very excited about this).
Should I get a sample, or just let it work?
THe box says give it 2 weeks or until fermentation is done before moving to secondary fermentation(another glass carboy).
Any help is greatly appreciated.