help a new guy out please......

[grahamm]

im in the process of making my coopers draught kit and i used 'coopers brew enhancer 1', which is 1 kg, instead of sugar, I have ordered the cerveza kit which should be delivered tomorrow, let us know how it goes mate

ok. i have used sugar instead of the brew enhancer. although is does say to use coopers brew enhancer '2'

mine has been going for 3 days now and still bubbling away.

let me know how you get on.

 

[abeyptfc]

hi grahamm, my coopers cerveza is on the go now, got the stuff delivered this morning and made it up when I got in from work, I used the 'enhancer 2' that I mentioned so we'll see how it goes! gd luck with it. I felt alot more confident making up my 2nd kit, sg reading of about 1050, could just about read it through the froth!
how long u keeping yours in the fv for? cant wait to cut the first slice of lime to have with it!yeeha

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[Growler]

slightly off topic but do you know why they stick a wedge of lime in the top of the bottle?

 

[jamesb]

slightly off topic but do you know why they stick a wedge of lime in the top of the bottle?

To give it some taste :twisted:

The urban legend is that it's to keep the flies out, but from my own research that seems like a load of old poppycock. It's rarely seen out of the tourist traps.

Protz had a good bit on it in his semi-autobiography "A Life on the Hop", but I take most things he says with a trailer load of salt.

 

[grahamm]

abeyptfc
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started it on the 19th. today (22nd) its still got the odd bubble floating to the top so will put it in the barrel on sunday25th and add the priming sugar if all looks well.

this is my first brew so its a trial and error effort.

but maybe i will get lucky and it will turn out nice.

keep me posted on how you get on with yours

 

[grahamm]

another question i have asked in a seperate post but i'll do so hear as well is about what keg to get.

i have read a few posts and they have indicated that for largers the kegs aren't ideal as they can't hold the pressure.

is this right?? if so then what options are there available other than bottles??

 

[snail59]

There are THESE. Keep an eye on ebay there are sometimes pairs for sale at £65 from Norman.

 

[Cussword]

The Corny is definatey the way to go. "It's the future, I've tasted it" (Garlic Bread)

 

[Cussword]

Sorry, seem to have lost the plot. Picked up my third corny today :party:

 

[grahamm]

thanks, i actually like the look of it.

do you have to buy a tap for it seperate??

with a corny do you still need to prime your beer with sugar or just give it a quick blast with the co2 bottle?

 

[snail59]

You will need a seperate tap and CO2 bottle but Norman can supply everything you need. The Idea is to force carbonate the beer with co2 so no need to prime thus eliminating sediment. Ive got 2 and im loving them. Cant wait till i pick up my fridge to turn into a Kegerater on Saturday :thumb:

 

[abeyptfc]

another question i have asked in a seperate post but i'll do so hear as well is about what keg to get.

i have read a few posts and they have indicated that for largers the kegs aren't ideal as they can't hold the pressure.

is this right?? if so then what options are there available other than bottles??

cool man
did you stir in your yeast or just leave it on top?

 

[corby_brewer]

i have read a few posts and they have indicated that for largers

It's not LARGERS, it LAGERS :twisted: :evil:

 

[Cussword]

:rofl:

 

[rickthebrew]

It's not LARGERS, it LAGERS :twisted: :evil:

:shock: Did Moley put you up to it Dave? *carefully checks post* :?


:lol:

 

[Moley]

It's not LARGERS, it LAGERS :twisted: :evil:

:shock: Did Moley put you up to it Dave? *carefully checks post* :?

Not guilty Your Honour. :whistle:




Nice one Dave :thumb:

 

[Tony]

WHEN PUNCTUATION GO'S BAD :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hey Snail, shouldn't that be 'GOES BAD'?

 

[Cussword]

WHEN PUNCTUATION GO'S BAD :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hey Snail, shouldn't that be 'GOES BAD'?

:rofl: This could go on for some time.

 

[snail59]

WHEN PUNCTUATION GO'S BAD :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hey Snail, shouldn't that be 'GOES BAD'?

Yes Tony it should. But then it would not have been bad punctuation. :lol: :lol: :lol: