Getting my bottle stock up

[ScottM]

Don't worry Mick it's direct sunlight that's the issue.

Better safe than sorry though so the boxes won't go wrong :)

 

[graysalchemy]

Scott is right Direct sun is the problem but any lengthy exposure will cause a problem eventually. They are fine for cider, cider doesn't have any problems associated with hops and beer.

 

Don't worry Mick it's direct sunlight that's the issue.

Better safe than sorry though so the boxes won't go wrong :)

ok thanks scott.... :thumb: ..

but i will defo use the boxes .... :clap:

regards mickl... :hat: .

 

Scott is right Direct sun is the problem but any lengthy exposure will cause a problem eventually. They are fine for cider, cider doesn't have any problems associated with hops and beer.

thanks graysalchemy .. :thumb: .

but there only in my bedroom for 2weeks and from now on in boxes . :grin: ..

thank you every one for the tip.... :clap: .

its very dark in my shed becuse iv coverd over the window ....
so the only light getting in....
is when i go up there .... :thumb: .

regards mick... :hat: .

 

[alawlor66430]

I managed to get some bottles of that weird root beer stuff, I think it's called jimmy s or something like that, anyway my wee corner shop was selling them for a pound each as they went out of date in a couple of days, so I bought the lot, there was only 15 or something but I was glad to get the bottles, they're dark brown 500 ml but feel pretty tight for the capper, they work none the less though so I'm happy with that, just wish he had more.

 

ok here we are have selected 2 bottles at random for 2nite...
one green glass ....

the other brown plastic pet bottle...
this was bottled on the 16th of feb ... :thumb: ..

regards mick... :hat: .

 

[Hirsty]

I stick to glass brown bottle, both 500ml and 330ml. Luckily in my job there are plenty available and I do like to vigorously research the beers that are out there.

hi Hirsty .. :thumb: .
id like all brown bottles....
but there not very easy for me to get ...

so i get what i can and have to make do.... .

regards mick... :hat: .

I am kind of lucky that I have ready access to brown glass bottles. Anything within reason will do as long as it is sterile and not exposed to direct sunlight (as said above).

 

[joe1002]

So do they taste good Mick?

 

So do they taste good Mick?

it tastes more like port than stout ...
im not a fan ... .
it will have to change a lot for me to like it...
both bottles taste the same ..

its like early sex ...
you get good head ...

but it dont last ...

the fizz is good ...
right down to the last swig...

but its the taste mmm...

it will have to change for me to like it ...

or ill have drink it after other beers...
just so i dont poor it down the bog...

all in all ....
its crap...

very very disappointed .... ..

regards mick... :hat: .

 

[ScottM]

You want to swap a bottle Mick? To compare?

 

[alawlor66430]

Hang in there mick it might get better, that's strange though cos my one was nice right from the get go, it looks very carbed, I'm wandering if this could have anything to do with it (is this the coopers stout?)

 

[ScottM]

Hang in there mick it might get better, that's strange though cos my one was nice right from the get go, it looks very carbed, I'm wandering if this could have anything to do with it (is this the coopers stout?)

Yeah mine is a bit different. I don't have big bubbles like yours. It's well carbed enough, and the head lasts pretty much till the end, but the bubbles are smaller.

 

You want to swap a bottle Mick? To compare?

dont mind if i do ...
sounds good to me ...

regards mick... :hat: .

 

Hang in there mick it might get better, that's strange though cos my one was nice right from the get go, it looks very carbed, I'm wandering if this could have anything to do with it (is this the coopers stout?)

yes adam ... :thumb: .

it is a coopers australian stout 1.7kg/from tescos £11

regards mick... :hat: .

 

Hang in there mick it might get better, that's strange though cos my one was nice right from the get go, it looks very carbed, I'm wandering if this could have anything to do with it (is this the coopers stout?)

Yeah mine is a bit different. I don't have big bubbles like yours. It's well carbed enough, and the head lasts pretty much till the end, but the bubbles are smaller.

hi scott...
mabe its just young ...
i bottled it on the 16th of feb...

but i will not hold my breath...

regards mick.... :hat: .

 

[alawlor66430]

I just hope it's gonna turn out braw mick, I feel a bit gutted for yi cos you've put so much effort in, if it makes you feel any better my London porter that was bottled the beginning of jan, I think, has only just started tasting good, remind me of your sg and fg mick.

 

I just hope it's gonna turn out braw mick, I feel a bit gutted for yi cos you've put so much effort in, if it makes you feel any better my London porter that was bottled the beginning of jan, I think, has only just started tasting good, remind me of your sg and fg mick.

no worrys it is what it is ...
i do feel dissapointed but such is life...

my fg was 1.050...
and the last was 1.010...

regards mick... :hat: .

 

[alawlor66430]

At 1.050 if you stuck to the rough guide next sat would be your 5 weeks waiting time up, so I'd wait till then before you judge it, I know it sounds daft but I've had beers that gradually get better over time and others that seem to stay not so pleasant for a long time then bosh, overnight they seem better

 

At 1.050 if you stuck to the rough guide next sat would be your 5 weeks waiting time up, so I'd wait till then before you judge it, I know it sounds daft but I've had beers that gradually get better over time and others that seem to stay not so pleasant for a long time then bosh, overnight they seem better

thanks adam... :thumb: .

i do seem to take snap decisions ...
sometimes regretting them ...

not always....lol...

but i will keep it at least another month...

and see what its like then...

regards mick... :hat: .

 

[joe1002]

Sorry to hear your disappointment Mick, I know hoe disheartening it can be. But keep at it & hope it gets better in the next 4 weeks :pray: