my first brew (now with pics)

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emyrjones88
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my first brew (now with pics)

Post by emyrjones88 » Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:26 pm

Just made my first brew 8) brought a starter kit from Wilkinson’s it’s a young’s brew buddy bitter just wondering wot do I do as the bucket doesn’t have an airlock on the lid so do I need to release pressure by opening the lid once in a while? Also the temperature drops to about 16 c at night will my brew be ok?
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emyrjones88
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Post by emyrjones88 » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:15 am

Just realised that I have posted in the wrong section if the moderators want to move it. Had a look this morning an there is pressure in the fermenting bin so I guess everything is going ok. Also just wondering if I put my bottles through the dishwasher should I still sterilise them?

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Post by emyrjones88 » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:33 am

Took a gravity reading today after 9 days in the primary fermenter it was 1.008 going to levee it in there for another 5 days as its still producing bubbles. Smells good. Here are some pictures from day 2

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umpa

Re: my first brew

Post by umpa » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:08 pm

emyrjones88 wrote:Just made my first brew 8) brought a starter kit from Wilkinson’s it’s a young’s brew buddy bitter just wondering wot do I do as the bucket doesn’t have an airlock on the lid so do I need to release pressure by opening the lid once in a while? Also the temperature drops to about 16 c at night will my brew be ok?
Welcome on board :)

I have more or less just started, been making kits and from scratch with spray malt. Its an addictive hobby and I'll tell ya - I've never been so happy :) - hick Hick

Regards

Ump..

emyrjones88
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my first brew (now with pics)

Post by emyrjones88 » Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:10 pm

Had a taste today was grate, only been conditioning for a few days so if it gets better will be very impressed. Thanks for all the help everybody. This is a picture of the ale

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Yesterday I started a EDME stout kit and this is how its looking so far

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Have done both kits so far with normal sugar, going to try the next one with spray malt or buy a 2 can kit.

ColinKeb

Post by ColinKeb » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:37 pm

looking good 8) good luck with the next one

macleanb

Post by macleanb » Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:45 am

Thats a good looking pint - very clear - welcome...

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