Ok, got over my first brew using a Coopers lager kit and while its clear and fizzy just like in the pub it has a taste like line cleaner. Now, is this because I made the school boy error of forgetting to rinse the steralising solution out of the bucket AND the bottles?
The next brew is going on shortly and my plan this time is to use bottled water. Its 17p/2l pet bottle in Tesco and this means I get nice clean spring water and 12 2l bottles to use.
Couple of questions... if I tip the water out the bottles and put the lid straight back on, do I need to sterilise them when I come to use them?
And, I was thinking of getting a little bottler, but, will it reach into the 2l bottle OK??
Thanks,
Steve
The next brew is going on shortly and my plan this time is to use bottled water. Its 17p/2l pet bottle in Tesco and this means I get nice clean spring water and 12 2l bottles to use.
Couple of questions... if I tip the water out the bottles and put the lid straight back on, do I need to sterilise them when I come to use them?
And, I was thinking of getting a little bottler, but, will it reach into the 2l bottle OK??
Thanks,
Steve