Hi all, been considering getting into homebrew for a while and finally took the plunge - basic set-up with the fermenter bucket and started with a Muntons Flagship Kolsch kit (enjoyed that when in Germany for the Euros... - minus the football 
).
Literally started today, even have a thermostat heat pad but as yet, the temperature is still 4 degrees over the ideal pitch temp (read from the temperature probe on the outside of the bucket)... been a fair few hours so not sure as the room it is in ain't warm. Hopefully, be sorted and get pitched tonight.
Had a look over the forums/YouTube so hopefully on the right track, first one so be interesting to see how this turns out... once bottled, I fancy trying a Mangrove Jacks Cider!
A few little queries though...
- once fermentation is done, is it recommended to Cold Crash for a couple of days (will literally be left outside or in the shed but not below freezing - possibly covered slightly) before straight to bottling?
- Also, is it worth adding a gelatine to get a clearer product? (Personally would prefer it cleared, especially when sharing with mates).
- Once bottled, it is recommended 2 weeks or so before good to go... is that a little too quick?
Apologies but new and dived in head first.
Cheers
).Literally started today, even have a thermostat heat pad but as yet, the temperature is still 4 degrees over the ideal pitch temp (read from the temperature probe on the outside of the bucket)... been a fair few hours so not sure as the room it is in ain't warm. Hopefully, be sorted and get pitched tonight.
Had a look over the forums/YouTube so hopefully on the right track, first one so be interesting to see how this turns out... once bottled, I fancy trying a Mangrove Jacks Cider!
A few little queries though...
- once fermentation is done, is it recommended to Cold Crash for a couple of days (will literally be left outside or in the shed but not below freezing - possibly covered slightly) before straight to bottling?
- Also, is it worth adding a gelatine to get a clearer product? (Personally would prefer it cleared, especially when sharing with mates).
- Once bottled, it is recommended 2 weeks or so before good to go... is that a little too quick?
Apologies but new and dived in head first.
Cheers
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