It's a beginner thing

[AL-DAWG]

When I mixed ball the ingredients together. The instructions said to tip in the yeast at the end and to check it was between 20-25 degrees. Put the lid on and leave for 8-10 days. So I did everything it said. My only problem was the thermometer wasn't showing any reading. So I'm unsure as to the temperature of the mix when I put the yeast in. It was warmish. So my original question was will it all still work? Would the temperature possible problem ruin the flavor or the whole thing? Should I just start again or will it be drinkable?

 

[AL-DAWG]

@AL-DAWG
It would help if you told us what your kit is.

Bulldog Brew Special Export Ale

 

[Chippy_Tea]

So I should just ditch the home brew and go for the powder? Ha ha

Try a little sample of the powder you may find out you no longer care about the failed brew.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Would the temperature possible problem ruin the flavor or the whole thing? Should I just start again or will it be drinkable?

If the temperature was way too high it would kill the yeast so finished flavour wouldn't be an issue as it wouldn't have fermented.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Reading hydrometer skip to the part where he holds the diagram up don't bother about the bit where he discusses % you only need to know the first bit - the scale 1.000 and water

 

[terrym]

Your Bulldog kit might come with a bag of priming sugar which is added later at bottling time. If it weighs about 100-150g that will be it . If you are not sure then use table sugar for priming instead.
Other than that I recommend you read the guide I linked. Probably better than your instructions.
Anyone else out there done this kit??

 

[AL-DAWG]

Your Bulldog kit might come with a bag of priming sugar which is added later at bottling time. If it weighs about 100-150g that will be it . If you are not sure then use table sugar for priming instead.
Other than that I recommend you read the guide I linked. Probably better than your instructions.
Anyone else out there done this kit??

Sounds like priming sugar then. I'll deal with that later. Think I might ditch this batch. Buy a thermometer and start again

 

[AL-DAWG]

Reading hydrometer skip to the part where he holds the diagram up don't bother about the bit where he discusses % you only need to know the first bit - the scale 1.000 and water

I'll watch that tomorrow. Thank you

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Don't ditch it there is a good chance it'll be fine.

I will move this to the beer brewing forum so more members will see it.

 

[AL-DAWG]

Don't ditch it there is a good chance its not ruined.

I will move this to the beer brewing forum so more members will see it.

Ah well that's good news then. I'll keep on with it.

 

[terrym]

Ah well that's good news then. I'll keep on with it.

Wise move. Persevere. You will make beer in the end. Everything you do good and bad is on the learning curve.

 

[GerritT]

Hello,

Today I bought my first home brew kit and so joined my first ever forum seen as I had problems straight away. I'm not sure if it's a minor or major problem. The thermometer that came with the kit showed no reading. So I do not know what the temperature of the mixture was when I put the yeast in before putting on the lid. From the outside it was warm to touch but if it was a cup'o'tea I wouldn't drink it because it would be slightly too cold. That's the best way I can describe it. So what effect will this have on the finished product? Will it effect the taste? Strength? Nothing at all? Or should I just start again?

Thank you for reading and stay safe

AL

Warm to the touch: my guess would be between 25 and 30º. Bit warm for a lot of yeasts, more in terms of 'uncomfortable', but the brew-gods will probably let you get away with it.
That powder sounds like a brew enhancer, probably a mixture of sugar and extra light dry extract. You could add that later on, maybe.

BUT WHAT KIT DID YOU USE!?

 

[AL-DAWG]

Warm to the touch: my guess would be between 25 and 30º. Bit warm for a lot of yeasts, more in terms of 'uncomfortable', but the brew-gods will probably let you get away with it.
That powder sounds like a brew enhancer, probably a mixture of sugar and extra light dry extract. You could add that later on, maybe.

BUT WHAT KIT DID YOU USE!?

Ha ha ha Bulldog Brew Special Export Ale

 

[GerritT]

Don't know their kits, but I have used their yeasts and they're solid

That bag with powder: you already know what it's for? Because if it's brew enhancer you might not want to add it late in fermentation. It needs to dissolve, and whisking through fermented wort is not advisable.

If it's 1 oz. or more, it's probably brew enhancer, if it's between 100 and 200 grams, it's probably priming sugar.

 

[AL-DAWG]

Don't know their kits, but I have used their yeasts and they're solid

That bag with powder: you already know what it's for? Because if it's brew enhancer you might not want to add it late in fermentation. It needs to dissolve, and whisking through fermented wort is not advisable.

If it's 1 oz. or more, it's probably brew enhancer, if it's between 100 and 200 grams, it's probably priming sugar.

I have a bag of brew enhancer that is quite a lot smaller than the big bag. So I can only assume it's the other option

 

[AL-DAWG]

Ah well that's good news then. I'll keep on with it.

I have the Krausen line and she is bubbling away like a treat. So does this mean the brew has survived my lack of experience?

 

[Deadhead]

I have the Krausen line and she is bubbling away like a treat. So does this mean the brew has survived my lack of experience?

Excellent! You're making beer

 

[AL-DAWG]

Excellent! You're making beer
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Excellent! You're making beer

It's like a pet isn't it. I just got in from work and checked it's temperature to make sure it was happy and comfortable