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Thanks @soupdragon but nope, there wasn’t any bag/sock The block on the end just restricts particles but without testing I’ve no idea just what size would make it through/be too large

@soupdragon - thanks for the reply I have one of the traditional type of syphons (see attached) although the end won’t catch the smaller sediment I’m guessing Are you suggesting a muslin type bag to wrap around the end also ?

Thanks for you input @Stu's Brews I’ve just checked on https://www.hopsteiner.com/uk/abv-calculator/ and using the OG of 1042 and SG of 1004 it’s showing an ABV of 4.99% so right on the 5% mentioned on the outer box Based on that I’m gonna bottle up Thanks again 👍

@Stu's Brews Here you go… The hydrometer is showing 1000 for water I’ve added a few photos of the top of the brew, the sample, lid etc Looks like the gravity is actually 1004 by my eyes 👀 Does the top of the brew look ok to you ? I tasted it and although weak, doesn’t taste off by my taste...

Also not sure if this is relevant, but I’ve just checked the box and it looks like the BBE date is 08 2024 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for the reply again Yes, my hydrometer looks to be fine (see attached photo) I’ll have a look at some of the links you shared And pop the lid off and take a photo If an airlock has run out of water, is that a possible way for what You have described to happen ? I’ve had to top up the...

FYI here is my OG which looks to be around 1042

Thanks @Stu's Brews and yes I agree that the gravity looks to be 1.002 So is a lower than suggested gravity a problem then from what you’re saying ? Personally, I didn’t know that, but I’d still class myself as a homebrew novice You say wild yeast or bacteria What would cause this please? This...

So I’ve taken my first gravity reading which it says to do after five days after adding the hops I actually did it on day seven after adding the hops, which I don’t think is a problem is it? Please see attached photo So what I’m wondering is for summer glory it says the gravity should be 1.009...

So isn’t it as simple as equally dividing the priming sugar across the 23l (minus a bit cus there’s always some left in the bucket), and popping it straight in to the bottles instead of using the secondary vessel to mix ? Or am I missing something ? Apologies for my still paranoia being only...

Thanks again @Stu's Brews My first kits didn’t have the need to add hops or used priming sugar either I used carbonation drops for those hence these two elements in this kit are new to me and got me thinking, or overthinking as the case, maybe 😁

Thanks for the reply @Stu's Brews unfortunately I’ve got a few further questions To add the hops the lid needs to come off so introduces oxygen and then it gets left for a further five days Then the instructions say to siphon into barrel or another container to add the priming sugar I...

Thanks for the reply @Clint So the manufacturers instructions that says add the hops after five days, That’s because in their mind the fermentation should’ve stopped then it seems ?

Hi again all I’m after a little advice regarding a festival summer glory brew that I kicked off on Sunday It says after five days to add the contents of the Hop pellet sachet, but not to stir and then to leave for a further five days before bottling, obviously after checking the fermentation...

Tried the spinning trick but didn’t move many @Rwilts Looks like when I started it was around 1038 but I agree looks like 1008 The instructions say needs to be consistently below 1014 so I’ll take another reading tomorrow and if I get the same I’ll get bottling 😀

So today is day 14 so with no activity for a good few days in the airlock I’ve taken a hydrometer reading See attached photos Is it just me or is it really difficult to read accurately due to the bubbles or am I being thick ? I saw a guy in the USA on YouTube using a refractometer….does...

Thanks @jof I’ll give them a vwp thrn No harm done just an hour or so and I need a solution anyway to clean my siphon 👍

Thanks again @allotment_fox I’ll dig out the Wherry thread you mentioned

@allotment_fox - have you had any bottles break with the Wherry due to over carb'ing ? on my previous brew which was my first ever (a St Peters Ruby), i did 1 drop, 1.5 drops and 2 drops in 10 bottles each, and then the remaining 8 bottles were 1/2 tsp some of the 1 droppers were flat but i'm...

Hey @allotment_fox thanks for reply I assume you mean “don’t” hurry it, not do, correct ? Re: sugar, I was going to use 1, 1.5 and 2 carbonation drops, and some with 1/2 tspn granulated sugar From your experience of the Wherry, which would you suggest ?