Youngs American Amber Ale - Under pressure and kegging?

[ChilledGecko]

Hi guys,
I have new kit on order as I'm starting from zero after a long break. I've not decided on my first step brew equipment yet, so I'm going the beer kit route for a while to spread the cost as well as clarify what I actually need.
So, my first kit (arrived today) is a Youngs American Amber Ale. I was swayed by the sexy description why not!
I'm awaiting delivery of a fermzilla complete with jacket and pressurisation components.

My question is, should I ferment without pressure or should I jump in with both feet and pressurise during fermentation?
Has anyone fermented Youngs AAA under pressure? How was it for you?
The yeast packet is Newcastle yeast, I'm assuming it can handle the pressure. Was thinking of around 10psi after watching David's YouTube videos.

I'm happy to run un-pressurised but I am keen to see what pressurisation can do to fermentation times and temperature requirements.

I'll be decanting to a cornelius keg (arrived today) I'm assuming I can follow the Forced Carbonation Guides and aim for a 2.2-2.5 volume depending on serving temperature.

Next time I pass the Range I'll grab a lager pack, I'm assuming that will be a good match to pressurised fermenting.

I'm keen to have a drinkable product for Christmas which is partially why I'm keen to pressurise.

Thoughts?

ATB

Kevin

 

[Keats]

I have no idea about fermenting under pressure but the American Amber Ale was my first ever beer and it was really good.

 

[ChilledGecko]

the American Amber Ale was my first ever beer and it was really good.

Whoop! That has pleased me no end!
Thanks

 

[Keats]

Hope you like it! It comes with 100g of hops which at the time I didn’t realise is very generous.

 

[ChilledGecko]

Too generous or a good balance?

 

[Keats]

A good balance with the malts. Is there such a thing as too generous with hops?

 

[Sandimas]

I liked it too even though I'm mainly an AG brewer - good kit.

 

[Damester]

Hi @ChilledGecko, did you ever pressure ferment this Youngs AAA and at what pressure? I've been googling the Newcastle yeast but no info on recommended pressure. I'm thinking 5 PSI for 3-4 days (to be safe and not stop the estrogens) and then increase to 10 psi. Keeping the temp at 22 C (72 F) throughout.

 

[ChilledGecko]

Certainly did!
I tend to aim at 10psi but the calibration of the sounding valve makes that more of a hope than a goal.
My records show the AAA was fermented at 10psi and it was fine (from what I can remember, it's been a while now )

If it is your first time under pressure you will need to keep an eye on the pressure until you have it dialed in, the design of the valve makes getting the correct pressure more of an art than a science.

Have fun

 

[Damester]

Ok great, I will give it a go at 10 PSI and be on the low side of the PSI until I get used to the spunding valve. This will be my first brew in a pressure fermenter. I got the Blowtie splunding valve kit and I hope this will be more accurate than the other type. Thanks