DC Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Well as stated before i'm new to this on Friday (2 days ago) I started my second brew i've gone for the coopers Pale Ale and added 500gm of coopers light dry malt 250gm dextrose and used 7ms of yeast and it is happily bubbling away i'm relly looking forward to see what it's like :D Any tips as to how long I should let it stand after bottling or other tips for a new brewer. My father in law gave me my first kit it was one of the many he has along with 100 crown seal bottles, GOD BLESS HIS SOUL, I CAN TELL THIS WILL BE A LIFE LONG PASSION. Cheers Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Master Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Hi Damian, Try Pale Ale with Coopers BE2. I am at present drinking beer that has been bottled for over 12 months. I don't know how I will go when I start Kegging. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Cheers mate I'll give that a go in the next batch, how close to the real thing is the end product. I have no idea about kegging as yet but it does sound like something i'll eventually have a crack at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Master Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I think that it comes up pretty close to the real thing. My friends quite enjoy it, and comment that it is the best home brew that they have tasted. At present I have approximately 270 longnecks slowly conditioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hopefully my friends make the same comments, thanks Pete, any more tips for this new brewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Another tip for getting the taste even closer to the commercial product - use the yeast culture from the commercial bottles, rather than dry yeast. The technique for growing up a healthy yeast culture is discussed in many homebrewing forums. One suggested method is detailed in the Dec '06 Newsletter: http://coopers.com.au/club/default.php?tag=newsletter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thanks i'll be checking it out, also just a question, my brew has been bubbling (airlock) for the past two an a half days about every 2 seconds today it has stopped and the water in the airlock has evened itself out I have pushed on the fermenter to adjust the water level in the airlock but it goes straight back to level is this anything to be concerned about or is it just one of those things that happen. Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Take no notice of the airlock. Don't be concerned. Ignore the airlock! Around day 6, draw a sample off from the tap and check the density with the hydrometer. Do this each day. Once the density stabilises you can be confident that the brew has reached Final Gravity. Disregard what the airlock is doing and IGNORE THE AIRLOCK :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thanks mate just thought i'd make sure, it's good being a new brewer and being able to get advice from this forum I appreciate it so once again thanx :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Paul, I think you forgot to mention that it is best to ignore the Airlock. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hey DC, Don't even use the lid! :shock: Gladwrap the top and hold it on with the O-Ring from the lid. Cheers, Luke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 so I guess don't worry about the airlock, i'm assuming the glad wrap with a pin hole works the same, makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 There are 2 completely useles pieces in our Micro-Brew kit. 1. Airlock 2. Sediment reducer Of course, if you don't use the airlock, you don't need the lid and grommet - that makes 4 useless pieces . :lol: As Luke said, use cling wrap with a pinhole. It works effectively as a closed fermentation, you can watch the show and you never have to clean another lid!! If you have a brew that foams up and makes a mess, simply remove the cling wrap and fit a fresh sheet. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Sounds like a plan, thank you for the words of wisdom i'll be giving it a crack next time round. Having less to clean is a added bonus, ONYA FELLAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
housecat Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 so what is the sediment reducer there for if it doesn't reduce sediment? I have been religiously washing and fitting that little thing every brew. Have I been wasting my time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I guess someone thought it was a good idea at the time :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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