Munich Dark Lager

[Minus The Bear]

after 12 days the brew is down to 1014 and there seems to be very little going on, so i'm not sure if this is time for bry beer enzyme?

one other issue i have found is i think i have mold growing in the fermentor tap. the FMV is in the garage in my brew cupboard. i have also had this issue with mold on my KK tap containing my previous brew.

i assume that its due to the enviroment its in, but has anyone got any ideas how to stop this?

[ade1865]

I think I may ahve to try this one. HAve recently fallen in love with Bernard's Dark, so hoping this will be similar. Just checked the fridge to make sure it wil fit a 10L fermenter, and now making sure said fridge (our backup) is still working. Might it be better to cut down a larger fermenter to allow for yeast head, or are the 10L fermenters big enough to cater for this?

[Minus The Bear]

after 12 days the brew is down to 1014 and there seems to be very little going on, so i'm not sure if this is time for bry beer enzyme?

one other issue i have found is i think i have mold growing in the fermentor tap. the FMV is in the garage in my brew cupboard. i have also had this issue with mold on my KK tap containing my previous brew.

i assume that its due to the enviroment its in, but has anyone got any ideas how to stop this?

Anyone?

[ade1865]

Spray the taps with sterilizer?

[Minus The Bear]

cool will give that a try, so just spray a bit into the tap regularly?

for now i have made sure there is some kitchen roll there to soak anything up.

I did try a bit yesterday when checking the gravity and it tastes lovely already, really quite malty.

[Minus The Bear]

is 1013 still a bit high to be bottling?

I have a load of badger ale bottles that i intend to use after priming in the FMV.

[mysterio]

is 1013 still a bit high to be bottling?

The precise number isn't important (although you are in the right region). What does matter is that the reading doesnt move - take it again tomorrow or Tuesday and if it's still 1.013 then you're safe to bottle.

[Minus The Bear]

The reading is stable so i will bottle it today.

Time to sanitise bottles!

With the brew being 10 litres i intend to prime in the FMV with 30g of brewing sugar dissolved in about 75ml of boiled water.

Does that sound about right for a moderate carbonation? the only thing i was thinking is maybe i should put a bit more in as this is supposed to be a lager?

[Minus The Bear]

Right i have finished bottling this, one last thing.

What is the ideal temp to do the warm week while the bottles carbonate for this type of beer?

I intend to use by fermentation cupboard to keep a steady temp on them.

Many thanks to all for the help throughout this second kit, next time i prmise i will ask less questions!

[Minus The Bear]

ok, so i have just set the temp to the same as it was for fermentation at around 14 degrees.

i figure that is a fair assumption.

[PeteH]

have you sampled this yet? I've got a kit ready to start hopefully this weekend.

[PeteH]

Got this started yesterday, starting to wish I'd bought 2 kits as 10l doesn't look like a lot when its in the fermenter.
Wish the weather wasn't so good though, it's avout 18 C in the garage (hopefully a bit cooler at night). the Breferm yeast recommends 12-15 C. Will the raised temp cause problems or just slow the fermentation down?
Anyone know what the OG should be, I couldn't use the hydrometer cos the wort isn't deep enough and I didn't have my measuring cylinder sterilised?
Ta.

[PeteH]

Quick check this morning and theres about 1/2 inch of Krausen. I think i read earlier in this post that its a slower ferment than ales, so it seems ok so far.

[Minus The Bear]

Hey Pete, it is quite a slow ferment you are right.

It has been bottled for 3 weeks so thought i would have a try yesterday, it still seems a bit green but tastes promising.

i will most likely leave it another 3-4 weeks before trying it again. plus i need to get my Porter started!

[PeteH]

Cheers Minus The Bear.
Mine should be ready for summer then, I'll try and hold off till its properly ready, too many sample bottles anfd it'll be all gone.
What did you prime with in the end, was it 30g?