Evening all

[brookenstein]

Hello, just been given a home brew kit for Christmas, something I've been looking into for a while, my other hobbies are cars and general tinkering (great bloke, cried a bit at The X factor final), I'm looking forward to joining in. Toodles, Wayne

 

[LeedsBrewer]

welcome to the forum

 

[dennisking]

Hi and welcome.

 

[31bb3]

Welcome to the forum

 

[joe1002]

Welcome to the forum :

 

[brookenstein]

Great, so having done some reading on here my plan is, brew in the fv, take measurement, leave 7 days measure, day 10 measure, if both are the same then wait until the brew goes quiet (day 14-ish? ) then decant to a pressure keg and wait about 2 weeks? If I'm wrong anywhere on that please point out, it's only what I've gleaned from reading on here, thanks, Wayne.

Just my ramblings, don't shoot.

 

[bobsbeer]

Welcome. :

 

[Loetz]

Hello, just been given a home brew kit for Christmas, something I've been looking into for a while

What'd you get? :drunk:

 

[brookenstein]

Hello, just been given a home brew kit for Christmas, something I've been looking into for a while

What'd you get? :drunk:

A Young's bitter beer kit, going to start New Years day, getting excited :grin:

 

[shaun]

hi brookenstein

your in the same boat as me going to try start my beer of on sunday or moonday when i get some time to give it some attention.

good luck

 

[cnelsonplumber]

Welcome to the forum Wayne.

Great, so having done some reading on here my plan is, brew in the fv, take measurement, leave 7 days measure, day 10 measure, if both are the same then wait until the brew goes quiet (day 14-ish? ) then decant to a pressure keg and wait about 2 weeks? If I'm wrong anywhere on that please point out, it's only what I've gleaned from reading on here, thanks, Wayne.

Just my ramblings, don't shoot.

Sounds good. Temperature wil play a big part in fermentation times also the results. Aim to stay between 18 and 22 celcius for a good result. It can be a bit tricky if you don't have temperature control so wrap the fv up in a nice warm blanket over night if need be.

Fermentation is exothermic ie it produces heat which will help keep the temp up once it gets going.

Take a reading the day after the airlock stops bubbling then another a couple of days later. If they are the same then bingo, ready for secondary.

:-D

 

[JimBrew]

Welcome to the forum Wayne.

Let us know how you're getting on.

Jim

 

[brookenstein]

Don't have an airlock in the kit, bought one today,

now, do I just put some water into it and make a hole in the FV lid? Thanks so far,

 

[cnelsonplumber]

Search fleabay for 'homebrew airlock grommet' and it will show most of the ones available. I suggest you go for one of the smaller ones as the hole you drill in the fv lid needs to be be tidy to get a good seal. You probably won't achieve that at the size you need for a larger bung type unless you have a set of core bits.

If you have a local home brew shop I'm sure they can advise, I have also seen a variety in Wilkos.

 

[joe1002]

I assume you know you need to prime your keg? If not have a search on here, there is plenty of info :thumb:

 

[brookenstein]

I assume you know you need to prime your keg? If not have a search on here, there is plenty of info :thumb:

Will be using a King Keg, (cheers aunty ;-) ) Am thinking of going with dissolving 125g brew sugar in 250ml hot water, adding to keg and then siphoning the beer, two weeks in the cupboard, a week somewhere cooler, then drink? Do I go for a top or bottom tap? Will I need CO bulbs? Greatly appreciate the help so far guys, need any help with car related questions ask away :geek:

 

[joe1002]

Sounds good to me although just use normal sugar. It's cheaper and you won't notice any difference :thumb:

I don't use that type of keg so can't help with the tap but you will need to add c02 when the pressure drops as you poor beer. If you don't add gas eventually the tap will 'glug' some air in which will oxidise your beer :sick:

 

[brookenstein]

Well, it's been in since New years day, got a ring going on, so fingers crossed,temp is around 20. Might add teaspoon of treacle and sugar to the king keg to add a little extra, thoughts?