Connradd Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Hey guys I'm going to give this a go, it's my second time brewing and wanted to try something with hops. I've already finished the process and have it in the fermenter but just want to hear other people's experiences with this. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Jones Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, Connradd said: Hey guys I'm going to give this a go, it's my second time brewing and wanted to try something with hops. I've already finished the process and have it in the fermenter but just want to hear other people's experiences with this. Cheers Shark Attack XPA is a very nice beer, in my opinion when made to 20Litres as per the recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connradd Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Pickles Jones said: Shark Attack XPA is a very nice beer, in my opinion when made to 20Litres as per the recipe. Awesome cheers mate, the last brew I made was a stout so never done something like this but I noticed my brew has turned quiet "dark" is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Jones Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Connradd said: Awesome cheers mate, the last brew I made was a stout so never done something like this but I noticed my brew has turned quiet "dark" is that normal? Yes that will be OK, some brews often look a bit dark in the FV, a lot better in the bottle. You can often see the correct colour in the bottling wand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connradd Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Pickles Jones said: Yes that will be OK, some brews often look a bit dark in the FV, a lot better in the bottle. You can often see the correct colour in the bottling wand. I read I few people commenting about this saying they wish they added more hops. I bought all 3 hops in 50g bags so I can add more into the dry hop stage if I want, should I? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris! Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Connradd said: I read I few people commenting about this saying they wish they added more hops. I bought all 3 hops in 50g bags so I can add more into the dry hop stage if I want, should I? It is a XPA so yes, go nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Jones Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Connradd said: I read I few people commenting about this saying they wish they added more hops. I bought all 3 hops in 50g bags so I can add more into the dry hop stage if I want, should I? I wouldn't. Coopers recipes are very good and I would suggest that you run this brew to it's conclusion. You can then use this as a benchmark and then move on from there if you wish. I stuck to the recipe and it turned out well and I didn't wish to do any adjustments however this is subjective and I suggest that you try adding more or different adjuncts when you feel and gain confidence that a recipe needs more of this or that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connradd Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Ok guys time for an update, it's been 8 days so I've added the dry hops. I weighted the bag but it appears to have made its way back up top, either the know came loose and everything fell out or I didn't add enough weight. If it has fallen out what should I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Connradd said: Ok guys time for an update, it's been 8 days so I've added the dry hops. I weighted the bag but it appears to have made its way back up top, either the know came loose and everything fell out or I didn't add enough weight. If it has fallen out what should I do? mate wont hurt your wort at all just means you unintentionally went commando in a day or 2 cold crash it if you can for a couple of days and if your bottling bring it back upto bottling temp and bottle away cold crashing will drop most of the hops out causing the hopss to fall into the trube 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connradd Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 @ozdevil cheers mate, was thinking of doing a cold crash to be safe. All trail and error at this point but it's looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connradd Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Hey guys I'm thinking of cold crashing this brew to drop any loose sediment. Is this a good ideas and any tips would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo the Reprobate Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Connradd said: Is this a good ideas and any tips would be great. Yeah, it's a good idea if you have the means A few days or more at temps down near zero should help to drop some yeast and hops out of suspension. I usually hit about 2°C for a week - less (3-4) if I'm pressed for time. I don't normally include the time it takes to get down to those temps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 20 hours ago, Connradd said: Hey guys I'm thinking of cold crashing this brew to drop any loose sediment. Is this a good ideas and any tips would be great. Yep. Agree. Well worth doing. @Popo's tips are solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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