Fitzy Scrarvortis Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Hi all, I'm new to brewing My own beer, & have just tasted My first bottle. I made the standard Lager that comes in a new kit. It was made according to instructions, & after 10 days in the bottle I decided it was time for a taste.I was impressed with the taste & aroma, but was a little disapointed with the head, ie very little. What was there hung on to the glass, & there was plenty of action bubble wise. Did I not leave it long enough? or will it get better with time? I did the normal 2 carbonation drops in each bottle, should I put another half of 1 in? I also just bottled My second brew, a draught with 500g dextrose & 500g LDM, hoping for maybe a Boags Draught clone. Any hints would be great for a newbie like Me. Thanks[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishy Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Give it time and it will be fine [lol] ..... Keep brewing because it will be best at 3 months[crying] on so you'll need a stockpile[biggrin] [biggrin] [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianc6 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 have to agree with ya there as always squish if it's only been 10 days you still got at least 2-2 1/2 months left bud i have been brewing since august only but yeah have noticed i made a ginger beer once i 1st started and it 's only just carbonated enough so as always squishy is right oh i forgot to mention i wouldn't put the extra 1/2 in or it will be over carbonated which may lead to not nice things [crying] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 have to agree with ya there as always squish if it's only been 10 days you still got at least 2-2 1/2 months left bud i have been brewing since august only but yeah have noticed i made a ginger beer once i 1st started and it 's only just carbonated enough so as always squishy is right oh i forgot to mention i wouldn't put the extra 1/2 in or it will be over carbonated which may lead to not nice things [crying] [biggrin] That'a a hell of a long sentence Brian! I ran out of breath halfway [lol] Oh, and on topic - Give it time Ian, 10 days is very young. With beer think months, not days [rightful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianc6 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 yeah kinda rambled a bit the muddy LMFAOH sorry bout that [sleeping] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardN Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 As beer ages in the bottle the bubbles get smaller, giving you a stronger head. the quality of ingredients means a lot also, for example I just cracked a scottish heavy ale (drinking it now actually) that was brewed using the finest ingredients and its only three weeks old and tastes incredible with a very consistent and strong head. I reccomend the book "brewing crafts" I learned much from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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