Tythataussieguy Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 So I got to it finally and pulled the two cans out the cupboard (Coopers Eu Lager and a Draught) that have been there since Christmas....( I know shame on me) and threw em in the fermenter. I hi-jacked the kitchen from the missus and I got stuck in to cleaning both of my fermenter's up really well because as we all know hygiene is the key to an untainted brew and got them ready to house those little guys we call yeast so they can poo some alcohol and fart some C02. I was rather happy with the outcome I got from the 2 cans. Here are some Stats.... Euro Lager: Brewed to 28C , had an O.G of 1.042 brewed up to 21 Litres. Draught: Brewed only up to 24C, Had an O.G of 1.040 Brewed up to 22 Litres. They are both now covered up in a quilt and a sleeping bag ready to go hopefully within about 2 weeks for the draught and 4 for the Euro Lager all ready to go into ex pale bottles [bandit] Glad to be back and brewing.....these will be my 4th and 5th brews so I am hoping my 6 and 7th will be a little more adventurous, I am aiming for a choc honey stout and maybe a sparkling for those tipsy summer nights. Ahhhhh home brew....it must be love [love] [love] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien E1 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 not sure about that scarf mate... Hope the brews turn out well, I'd be wary of that white sugar though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 As I mentioned in another thread.... the Draught and Euro Lager should be brewed at different temps. 28C is far too higher for the Euro. You should get it down to around 12C and the Draught at 18C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I agree with Bill. 28 degrees is way too high for an ale yeast let alone a lager yeast. For a moment there I thought you had your fermenter laying on its side. I thought it was some new brewing process I had yet to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I agree with the caution on white sugar, on 28C being way too high (excruciatingly high for the euro - you want to get that one at least under 15C). Lying the fermentor on it's side is also not recommended and can get quite messy. The scarf problem is easily fixed by swapping it with Sea Eagles one. And as for airlocks....well that just goes unsaid [bandit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Hi Ty, Those temperatures are painfully high. If you get thoses down to the temperatures that the boys recommend your beer will turn out way better. Keep the white sugar down to around 15% or less of the adjuncts in your brew.[rightful] Oh, there are some around here that are very particular about their footy and rugby. There are some that are down right nasty about airlocks.[bandit] Why are you brewing with the fermenter on the side like that. It must be hard to get the beer to flow through the tap at the top.[innocent] Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Maximus Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I think the photo is on its side not the fermenter. I want to know where the hell I can get some of that 28\xb0C stuff. It is bloody cold and miserable in Adelaide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 There are some that are down right nasty about airlocks [bandit] You got that right...you think they'd have something better to moan about [innocent] I think the photo is on its side not the fermenter. Now you tell me! I've already tipped my monitor on it's side so it doesn't spill [alien] [ninja] [bandit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tythataussieguy Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yeah boys, I am defying gravity in an attempt to brew a sideways beer lol. Temps on the draught have dropped to 19 degrees and the lager I have un covered in an attempt to get it down to 15C or below Tonight should do it with this shitty cold weather in Adelaide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tythataussieguy Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Re edit on the O.G reading.....I think I misread my Hydrometer....It must have been 1.051 for the Eu Lager and 1.050 for the Draught.....Brewing when tired leads to all kinds of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanS8 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Tired or pissed????[cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien E1 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I agree with the caution on white sugar, on 28C being way too high (excruciatingly high for the euro - you want to get that one at least under 15C). Lying the fermentor on it's side is also not recommended and can get quite messy. The scarf problem is easily fixed by swapping it with Sea Eagles one. And as for airlocks....well that just goes unsaid [bandit] Agree with those recommendations, but Manly? dear me, that's nearly criminal*! This is much better: *Yes, I am well aware of the irony that my club was run by actual criminals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yes' date=' I am well aware of the irony that my club was run by actual criminals.[/quote'] Bugger [pinched] - I was already imagining a no doubt witty response along these lines while reading your post only to have you steal my thunder with you last line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien E1 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yes' date=' I am well aware of the irony that my club was run by actual criminals.[/quote'] Bugger [pinched] - I was already imagining a no doubt witty response along these lines while reading your post only to have you steal my thunder with you last line. Well, there's very few opposition supporters down here (with the exception of the Warriors, theres a pretty large Maori presence in Melbourne Rugby), so we've mostly been heaping shit on the directors ourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersAle Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 i made euro lager about a 2months ago it took nearly 3and half weeks to ferment at 14 degrees started water temp at 21 degreas cant wait till summer to try it tasted damn good out the fermenter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tythataussieguy Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 i made euro lager about a 2months ago it took nearly 3and half weeks to ferment at 14 degrees started water temp at 21 degreas cant wait till summer to try it tasted damn good out the fermenter Mine is sitting at 16 degrees and is fermenting really well. Started at 1.051 and is now on day 3 at 1.041 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 unless I have a purpose to do so (not one yet) after the OG I don't take another reading until I think it is finished or nearly finished. Just me though, I can't see why you'd really want to unless you have suspicions that it is not fermenting maybe.....[rightful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I do things similarly to Bill - I do tend to take an OG most times (If I can be bothered) and then I wait for a week and check it again. By this stage it is usually finished so I just leave it for another week and then bottle without any further readings. Of course, if I am concerned that fermentation is not occuring I'll generally take a reading after a few days to make sure things are progressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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