GayleV Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Please help, I think I have just made a major booboo. If so, i'd like to know before I procede, if not I'd like to know so I'll calm down ! I had purchased the Coopers Pale Ale Extract, the person at the shop failed to sell me the "Enhancer 2" to go with it. When I consulted the forum, it was suggested, rather than using the Enhancer 2(as I hadn't bought it, at that time) I should consider using 250 g Dextrose & 750 g Light Dry Malt Extract. Well, back at the shop, I apparently made another poor choice, because I purchased Dextrose (no problem), but I (incorectly, I believe) got Coopers Malt Extract - Light (yellow can - 1.5kg) Unfortunately, I didn't listen to my gut when it asked, are you sure about doing this ? What I did was, in the primary fermenter (after major sanitizion) I placed 2-3 Liters boiling water, dissolved 250 g Dextrose thouroughly, added approximately half of the 1.5 kg can of Malt extract light & finally the entire can of Coopers Pale Ale Extract (green can) and started bringing up the volume with clean water to the 5 gallon mark. Just as I finished doing so, I realized this just doesn't sound right. I haven't pitched the yeast, the wort is still a bit warm, by my thermometer. Should I continue & pitch the yeast & just move forward, if I've really messed up, is there any suggestions for salvage ? Or, if I've trashed it entirely, should I dump it now, before I actually become attached to it ? Please help a first time brewer, who is in dispear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottj2 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 hi GAYLE relax you have the start of a good brew.Should turn out to be a 4.5% to 5% beer. I find using a light malt extract can makes a better beer than using BE2. If your temp is no higher than 30 degrees C pitch your yeast and let the FV cool down to 18 - 20 degrees[roll] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayleV Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Oh thank you, SOOOO much for getting back to me, I was in quite a panic. First brewers nerves. You folks on the forum have been marvelous, can't thank you enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottj2 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 No problem you will find there a lot helpfull people on this forum. Let us know how your brew turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Hi Gayle, Welcome the the Order![cool] It sounds like you had a normal brewing process![biggrin] 1. You started by trying something new 2. You had to improvise. 3. You forgot something. 4. You remembered what you forgot then added it. 5. You thinks everything is ruined [crying] . 6. You find in a coupla' weeks everything is all right and you have a good beer![cool] Fingers crossed...[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Master Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Hi Gayle, Welcome to the forum. Scott is on the money, your brew should turn out ok. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Hi Gayle I concur, your brew will be fine. Enjoy your proceeds mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 As above ^^^ your brew will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien E1 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Hi Gayle, Welcome the the Order![cool] It sounds like you had a normal brewing process![biggrin] 1. You started by trying something new 2. You had to improvise. 3. You forgot something. 4. You remembered what you forgot then added it. 5. You thinks everything is ruined [crying] . 6. You find in a coupla' weeks everything is all right and you have a good beer![cool] Fingers crossed...[biggrin] That certainly sounds familiar.[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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