+1 to what @Scottyburto says about full fermentation.
FYI anyone using this kit, these are my notes on this brew from "Mangrove Jacks Irish Stout February Giveaway" competition thread ...
(@jeg3 reported identical OG & FG) ...
I used MJ Beer Enhancer 2 (for required extra fermentables).
Warning: Fermentation went nuclear for a couple of days pushing krausen through airlock. So, upgraded airlock to blow-off tube. Downgraded back to airlock around Day 4.
FYI anyone using this kit, these are my notes on this brew from "Mangrove Jacks Irish Stout February Giveaway" competition thread ...
(@jeg3 reported identical OG & FG) ...
Update...
Just bottled MJ Dry Irish Stout, on Day 16 in FV (at constant 20degC).
Achieved FG of 1.009, from OG of 1.046 (i.e. ABV of 5%).
Dry-hopped from Day 9. (Could probably have packaged from couple of days ago, as SG static and brew clear w/ trub well settled, but wanted to get most from dry-hops)
Bulk primed for 500ml bottles w/ 90g dextrose in 250ml water. Aiming for 1.8 vol CO2, (think style range is 1.5-2.0 vol?)
Brew tastes very promising indeed - even pre-conditioned! Already has really well-rounded depth of flavour. Complex with noticeable but not overpowering spice tones from Goldings addition.
Not sure how patient I'm going to be able to be with this one! Managed to yield 45 x 500ml plus a 250ml. All bottles now in crates beside radiator to condition for next two weeks.
Think latter 'half-pint' bottle may be lucky if it survives a full week!
I used MJ Beer Enhancer 2 (for required extra fermentables).
Warning: Fermentation went nuclear for a couple of days pushing krausen through airlock. So, upgraded airlock to blow-off tube. Downgraded back to airlock around Day 4.
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