ChrisM32 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi everyone, just started my first brew with DIY kit - Heritage Lagar. I can't quiet understand if what is in this can (1.7kg) is called a malt extract or not? Anyway, it has been going for 4 days at about 18'C, releasing CO2 gurgles every 10 seconds or so. I have read that once the fermenting has seized, i should let it rest in the fermenter for another couple more days. Don't want it to go sour, any suggestions? Great forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Maximus Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 If following the Coopers recipe you should have had the Heritage Lager can and also added a can of Light Malt Did you take hydrometer reading at beginning (OG)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sic_vl Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Nice brew this one. the can is basicly a hopped malt extract. Their just called a brew kit. At that temp i'd personally leave it for about 10 to 14 days. Just remember to have 2 consistent FG over 24 hours before you bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 G'day Chris...your beer shouldn't go sour unless it is infected. Like Sic_vl said 10-14 days is a good idea. For ales I leave it in the fermentor for 2 weeks, which under desirable temps etc. breaks down to about about 1 week for fermentation and 1 week to clear up and for the yeast to clean up some of it's mess. Lagers may take longer. Of course your hydrometer confirms when fermentation is over...I tend to take a reading after a week and it is usually done so I just leave it for another week and then bottle away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM32 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Took a hygrometer reading today, down from 1046 to 1015. Will confirm fermentation is over with a second reading. Didn't get a can of Malt light, just a 1kg bag of Brew Enhancer, which is why I was confused as to what exactly was in the Heritage Lager Can?! Thanks for the advice! Will keep it in the fermenter for another week, and bottle up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 What brew enhancer did you add Chris? Brew Enhancers may not do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM32 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Used the brew enhancher No.1, hope that it still turns out well [crying] What's in the Malt Light can compared to the heritage lager can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 brew enhancer 1 is basically simple sugars which gives harsh flavours in my opinion. Beers brewed using mainly malt produce a higher quality beer. The heritage lager can is a pre-hopped malt which is different to the light malt can which is just malt and not hopped. Read up on the different products and you'll find out what they have to offer....or ask if your not sure [cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM32 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks for the help fellas! Just had a thought about bottling.. When filling the bottles, wouldn't 'dirty' air be pulled through the airlock (remove airlock?) and contaminate the beer that would go into the last bottles? Beer is smelling great! Can't wait to indulge ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Remove the airlock or you will suck the cruddy water back in cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Yeah always remove the airlock or loosen the lid when bottling, taking a hydro sample or moving the fermentor Chris. (Now for my standard ditch the airlock rant [rightful] ) Even better, just ditch the airlock and lid and use a piece of gladwrap secured with the o-ring from the lid. It makes it much easier and you have the added benefit of being able to see in through the wrap and see all the magic happening inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersAle Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 whats the pro's and con's of using the lid and airlock.I have been reading in forum about people saying get rid of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I honestly don't know a single pro for using them Allan. They really don't serve any purpose other than to confuse new brewers. Cons however.... Sucking water in when taking a hydro sample or moving the fermentor. Causing confusion...(Why isn't my airlock bubbling? Why is my airlock still bubbling? etc. etc. You can't really see what is happening in the fermentor. Plenty more cons but I feel the need for breakfast [cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersAle Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Maybe PB2 can answer questions what are pros and cons for the airlock. I have my fv sitting on milk crate so when i need to check out the fv it dosent need to be moved. I always check out the fv on the 7th 8th and 9th day get the readings and bottle on the 10th day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I do know that PB2 recommends the glad wrap method. The DIY fermentor doesn't even have one. Does anyone know any pros for the airlock? Apart from liking the farting sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersAle Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 yeah new ones dont anymore where i got one old fermenters which came with airlock. As they say muddy if works for you keep doing it as it works for me i keep doing it [bandit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 If it ain't broke don't fix it - right [cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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