c18594 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 G'day , Just wondering if anyone has tried the new Thomas Coopers Sparkling Ale yet ? My tin is still in the mail I hope as ordered it off of the internet, cant wait to brew this one. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal1525228907 Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 at what temperature did that have it at for the fermentation to last 2 weeks??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Extending the time the brew is in fermenter increases the risk of infection. Take two separate SG readings over 24hours and if they are the same you should be right to bottle/keg off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Coopers will only tell you this to cover themselves. Truthfully though if youve gone to a good measure with your cleanliness and the brew is sealed two weeks is not overly long. Once the brew has alcohol in it this acts as a steriliser in itself. Ive had lagers go for three weeks with no trouble. The only problem you may get is a bit of yeast bite from the trub on the bottom. This is where racking comes into its own. Although i have never racked and dont have a problem. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Adam, unlike commercial breweries, the majority of homebrewers are not able to create a sterile environment for their brew...we can "sanitise" - minimise the amount of bacteria and bugs but we can't create a sterile environment. Your brew is most vulnerable to infection when the yeast is least active...ie. when you first pitch the yeast and at the end of fermentation. Note the words "increases the risk". A brew with a true lager yeast at low temp can chug along and may take 3 weeks to achieve FG. Most home brews use ale yeast with a faster ferment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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