How to make home brew.. filling and capping part 3of3

[lukam8]

that tshirt is crazy! i love it

[mieses2pieces]

@lukam8 thanks

[JonnyFlash80]

Can you use screw cap type bottles? (The ones with the threads around the mouth of the bottle.) I have a bunch of those type bottles in my shed and would like to re-use them when I make my first batch of beer.

[mieses2pieces]

I haven't used them. I've been told you can but you are taking a risk the bottles may not seal.

[FireTamer420]

this is the coolest way i have seen. where did you get your beer mix the caps and the thing that puts them on?

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks! I got my stuff at a local beer and wine making store.

[travishumby250]

at what temp. does the brew have to be at when its already made? (while your waiting for it to be done before bottleing)

[mieses2pieces]

Mine is at room temp. around 75. I keep mine in my basement. It stays cool down there. But you can have it warmer but just at room temp.

[HopsBrewing]

Good stuff!

I have the same capper, I didn't realize it was magnetic!!!

haha.

Good instructional. I'm planning on making a set of Home brewing videos for my channel! Keep a look out for them!

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks!

Very cool, I will.

[Chuichupachichi]

Cool brewing dude!

The Corona bottles looked like they had real Corona beer in them. At least in the video with my monitor's colors they did. I don't know how they look in actuality?

It wasn't that long ago when Corona 12 packs would have a sale price of $10-11. Now they go on sale for $13

The way they're going, it seems we'll all be home brewing pretty soon

I'll be shoot'n for the dangerous open air yeast process & a finish coloration described as "yeast infection yellow"

"Bitter Vag" brew

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you!

Yes it does kinda look like real Corona.

I agree with you the prices of beer is getting out of hand.

I'll watch for your video.

[joshy04743]

thanks man

[mieses2pieces]

You're welcome.

[hunterhuck]

brewing my first batch .I am on day 4 of fermenting ,I took info from my package and a # of videos to deduce my method. I took 2 gallons of water ,5 oz of corn sugar and a #1 coopers amber extract.along with 1 oz of hops then added 1/2 oz additional hops at the end of the boil.We strained the mixture into the fermenter bucket added 3 more gallons of cold water til we hit 75 degrees, added our yeast to the top

[mieses2pieces]

I've never tried it that way. I'm lazy and just make it from a kit. How did it turn out?

[barrywestman]

if you stored the bottles in the fridge for a month after capped would it help?

[mieses2pieces]

You should store them in a dark cool place but I wouldn't put them in the fridge till they have aged for at least 3 weeks. If you put them in the fridge right after bottling that will slow down the carbonation. If it's to cool the yeast will either not work or will take a long time to work.

[nenahbball]

Make sure you also shake the bottles so the sugar mixes in.

[mieses2pieces]

That's a good point. I usually do that when I wash the bottles before boxing them.

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you I will.

[norulezapply]

thanks a lot for making this video man.

you seem like a really down to earth guy and i like that.

also this video cleared up a lot of questions i had :)

just about to bottle mine in a few days so cheers!

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you! I'm glad I could help. CHEERS!!!

[warmitage1]

Are you capping twist off bottles?

[mieses2pieces]

No I don't use them.

[TonganSoIja63]

You Rock Thanks!!!!!!

[mieses2pieces]

thanks

[MacFuckingGyver]

Cool man, does it taste good?

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks! Yes it does. If it didn't I wouldn't make it.

[borkface]

Thanks for putting together these videos. Very clear, and easy to follow. Demystification is key, and the comments read as though you are getting new people into this great hobby. Keep it up!

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you! I'm happy to do it.

[kell4562222]

wow thanks, your vidoes helped alot

[mieses2pieces]

Glad I could help.

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you very much!!

Good luck!! You're going to love it!!

Ask your friends that drink beer or pop out of pop off cap bottles to save them for you. Don't use the screw off cap bottles.

CHEERS!!!

[yambor44]

With that bench style bottle capper you are using in your video, you CAN use screw top bottles WITH the capper. I have tried it and it works well.

Cheers.

[mieses2pieces]

Any bottles not get sealed?

[oneu778]

thanks for uploading, im gonna try this.

[mieses2pieces]

You're welcome!! Good luck!! CHEERS!!

[siddharthshah86]

Really good video. I am def going to try this on my own. Though its going to be extremely difficult to procure these goods here in India. I think its about time people of India finally start taking interest in their beer, believe there is a huge potential for micro-brewing. Anyways Thanks for the vid again.

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you!

If you have any trouble finding what you need try e-bay. They have a lot of beer making supplies there.

If you get good at making it you may have a great money making idea for India. CHEERS!!

[EZEEKEEL]

The way you explain things and take pride in restoring old things like your uncle's capper reminds me so much of my grandfather. You single handedly have restored my faith in America. Thanks.

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you very much! You are too kind!!

[Totmacher13B]

You inspired me to get a brewing kit of my own. Thanks for the vid!

[mieses2pieces]

Cool! Thanks!

[fractal420]

So whats the bottle capping, and bottle sanitizing equipment run ya?

[mieses2pieces]

The bottle capper was around $30 and I can get a gross (144) bottle caps for around $3.

[JFiannaca]

very cool

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks!

[jws54]

I have missed the hell out of your postings.

Now I find you are way back on the list and people are acting like micro brews with hi tech equipment.

The way you do it is how I want to learn.

[annagilda]

This is what I used to get me into brewing. I spent about £59 I think that's about $100. This guy is great, he makes great beer, and has fun doing it. I love his videos, and am having fun making the beer myself, so thank you!

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks for the kind words!

[jackooboy1]

Good Job.  I enjoyed your series.

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you!

[kgerry]

Thanks man. Just started my first kit and found your video invalueable. Very well done!!!!!!

[mieses2pieces]

You're welcome. Thanks!!

[r0b0bert]

how much for a six pack?

[mieses2pieces]

How much you got?

[screamtwo]

can u reuse caps or do u have to buy new ones ? and where whud b a good place to get them ?

[njipods]

u can get them on ebay

but its eseyer to use twist off bottles

[mieses2pieces]

I never reuse them. I always buy new ones at my local home brew store. You can get then on ebay too. Never use twist off bottles because they may not seal.

[hibbsethan]

any reccomendations on a good starter kit?

[mieses2pieces]

Do you have a local supply store? If so they will tell you what you need. If not try Ebay, they have some good homebrew starter kits there.

[cool182]

i live in aus an copper isnt the best one to use well its sold in all teh supermarkets but i found the best one to be new zealand brand been told by ppl who have made home brew for years that coppers is teh cheapes thats about it

[mieses2pieces]

I've made some Coopers. It wasn't bad but I prefer Muntons the best. I will look into the New Zealand brand.

[cool182]

yeah the stuff i use is called black stone u tryed that

an this stuff called queensland gold its heaps nice

[joenyc1515]

thanks for taking the time to reply

[mieses2pieces]

You're welcome!

[joenyc1515]

2 questions. first i left the hops in the cheese cloth when I sealed the plastic bucket. second, if I open the bucket now to retrieve it ( it's been 24 hours ) will it mess up the batch? whats the worst that can happen if I leave it in? thanks

[mieses2pieces]

I have never used hops but I don't think it will mess the batch up if you take it out. I really don't know what it would hurt if you leave it in. Sorry I'm not much help here but I really don't know. I suggest you check out some videos and ask somebody who uses hops. Good luck!!

[joenyc1515]

thanks for the video. you make it look easy while some of the other videos make it seem alot harder, thanks alot

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks, it was my pleasure.

[wk801]

I was a little intimidated about doing a home brew, but i watched your videos a couple months back and they totally took any fear i had away!

Now I have my first batch fermenting in the basement (right as we speak)... it's a pretty fun hobby and it might even pay of in the end because now i don't have to pay like $16-$20 for a 24 pack of good beer, I can just make it at home.

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks for the kind words. Makes me happy I made the videos and I'm proud I could helped!!

I haven't bought any beer since I started making it. When I do drink store bought beer I don't like it as much as mine.

Have fun making it!! CHEERS!!

[Beerseph]

Adding sugar to the bottles = FAIL. Its extra work. Having a "bottling Bucket" is the way to go. As such, one adds to the bucket; a solution of 3/4 cup corn sugar and 1 cup water (the sugar is dissolved in the water by boiling); and the fermented wort (beer). The swirling action of tranfering the young beer by siphon mixes the two. Then, simply siphon the primed beer to to the bottles with the bottling wand. EASY!!!

[mieses2pieces]

Adding sugar to the bottles = FAIL. WRONG!! It works! But, I now do it as you mentioned here.

[Beerseph]

I know it works... BUT, its more time consuming, more work and the results are un-even bottle to bottle. Sorry for any confusion.

[holyfire001202]

dude these videos are soooo helpful

of course...

im 13 so i cant actually do any of it

and i will definately not be able to remember this wen im old enough to do any of it

but awesome videos man

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks! These videos may still be here when you are old enough to make it.

[guitardavid79]

When your capping those bottles, do you have to pull a vacuum on'em?

[mieses2pieces]

No, you just put the cap in the capper and place the bottle under the capper and pull the lever and it crimps the cap to the bottle.

[BBQ2GO]

Hey George, I just bottled my first batch a couple of days ago and I added 1/2 tsp of dextrose to each bottle before filling. I noticed that now you make a syrup with the dextrose and stir it in the whole batch. Now that you've used both methods which do you perfer. BTW I can't wait to see how my first batch comes out. Your videos are the best! Thanks for all your info.

[mieses2pieces]

Hi George! I hope your beer gets carbonated enough with only using 1/2 tsp. per bottle. I used 1 tsp per bottle.

I prefer to make the syrup. It's much easier and faster. I hope your beer turns out great! Thanks again!! I'm glad I could help.

[BBQ2GO]

When I bottled my beer I was using your video from memory and the printed instructions off the Muntons can. The can directions say 1/2 teaspoon per pint and a 12 oz. bottle is roughly 3/4 pint so I just went with that thinking that would be enough. I'll keep my fingers crossed and let you know what happens in 2 to 4 weeks. Next time I'll try the syrup method. BTW I made this batch with confection sugar. Next time I want to try the dry malt extract. Any pointers on using DME?

[mieses2pieces]

I use three pounds of DME for a six gallon batch.

[nrasacone]

Hey just bought and old capper like your john deer one. I was wondering how many inches above bottle should I place capper.

[mieses2pieces]

Very cool! Mine even works. You should screw it down to a table if you can. If not screw it down to a board. That will make it much easier to use.

You should raise the capper just enough for the bottle, with the cap on it to fit just under it. It can be a little higher but when you cap the bottle you can tell if the cap sealed the bottle or not. If not lower it a little and try again. Good luck!!

[turboMATRIX03]

they have had aluminum bottles in japan for many many years. its easier to recycle than glass and plastic.

seems like alot of work to bottle beer

i would go the small keg route or use

16 oz bottles

[mieses2pieces]

Are you sure about that? I think they were inventd in the States this past two or three years. Iron City Brewery was the first to make them.

It is a lot of work, but worth it. I use several different sizes of bottles. Some day I may start kegging my beer. I know that's much easier and faster.

[c2c2p1]

man ill have to give it a try with a full lager and green brew

[mieses2pieces]

Go for it!I bet you'll enjoy drinking it as you will making it.

[morx03]

bro mean maori mean thanks for that dude you made it look easy

[mieses2pieces]

My pleasure! Thanks, it is easy.

[davideirth]

Being a home brewer myself in Aussie land, i have noted a couple of differences in your home brewing style. The brew we use mainly here is Coopers, but muntons is popualar as well. We use larger bottles 750ml, i myself use carbonated drops instead of sugar when priming the bottle.

keep up the good work and happy drinking.

[mieses2pieces]

I have made Coopers before but prefer Muntons. I've changed my ways on how I make homebrew. Check out my vid "How I Make Homebrew Now." 750ml beer bottles, MAN!! You don't mess around when you drink beer!! lol

I haven't seen any carbonated drops before. Is it any cheaper than sugar? Next time I go to my supply store I will see if they have any and if so how much.

Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY DRINKING!!

[davideirth]

Not cheaper but more convenient than measuring sugar.

[TheSilentFool]

Just out of curiosity, is it possible to just take the beer from one bucket and just put it into another bucket with like a spout on it or something?

[mieses2pieces]

Sure, I do it for bottling.

[TheSilentFool]

I mean like, without ever transferring the beer to a bottle.

[mieses2pieces]

Oh, yes, there are small kegs you can put it in.

[crzdude]

I imagine that back in the days they would probably store the beer in wood barrels rather than in glass bottles. Would you happen to know how that would change the process and/or the taste? Have you ever tried it?

Great video by the way

[mieses2pieces]

I really don't know how they made it back in the day. I only know about how I make it.

Thanks!

[forestrigby]

Hi is there anyway to know whether the beer is carbonating in the bottles? Mines looking pretty dead at the moment. Thanks.

[mieses2pieces]

Not really. If you're not sure, open one. Personally I would wait at least a couple weeks after bottling before I would open any. It needs to age. But, you should wait for a month for it to be ready to drink.

[forestrigby]

Cheers, thanks. :)

[SuperCaliBboyPimpin]

Like rescue rangers?

[mieses2pieces]

The Lone Ranger.

[nik78757]

Thanks for sharing mieses2pieces. I brewed my first batch yesterday.

Cheers!

[mieses2pieces]

You're very welcome. Let me know how it turns out.

Cheers!!!

[fields2grand]

Keys to homebrewing? sanitation. keep everything clean. I sanitize my bottles w/ iodine and rinse them well. allow a week for primary fermentation. You can throw them into a secondary after that for clarity for a week. add dextrose and bottle. you have beer. Cheers!

[desentrix]

Ouch. 1 month & 2 weeks to wait for beer.

This is not for the impatient man. Best off finding a patient friend and have them do it. Thanks for the insightful vid!

[mieses2pieces]

Once you have plenty stocked up it isn't a problem waiting because you will have plenty to drink while the new batch is aging.

You're quite welcome, my pleasure!!

[spitfirecs420]

Hey man your a cool guy and thanks for the video im gonna make some home brew :)

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks! Have fun!!

[Peek4pony]

Thanks Man..this was a very helpfull video..the filling wand and the upright capper sure make it a lot easier..keep postin...

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks Peek! Glad I could help!

[mieses2pieces]

No but send me some and I may give it a try. lol

[SloanJ86]

My Coopers kit says that fermentation only takes 4-6 days. Is this normal? I've heard many things about sediment and I can see some in the bottom of your jug when you're finished but what if there is huge chunks of brown stuff on the head of the beer? It's only day 3 of fermenting but my beer is already 4.7% alcohol. I don't know what I did wrong if anything at all... Please help

[mieses2pieces]

It all depends on the temp of the room where it's brewing. If it's cool it will take a little longer. I usually don't bottle mine until I haven't seen any bubbles coming out of the airlock for a while. I wait a week or so before I bottle mine. If there is huge chunks, there is something wrong with it. There is going to be sedement in it ecause it isn't filtered. Use a racking tube so you don't get very much sedement.

[mieses2pieces]

I don't mess with the homebrew after I set the batch until it's ready to bottle. That way you don't contaminate it. Just wait at least a week before you bottle it and it should be good.

[dabarber2]

How do you make dark beer?

[mieses2pieces]

There are different kinds of kits.

[dabarber2]

SO this really works what kind of beer does your beer taste like?

[cookiesandcartoons]

What happens if you don't sanitize the bottles and caps?

[mieses2pieces]

There could be germs and bacteria that can ruin tha batch and even make you sick.

[trk1050]

How in hell do you edit your vids????

[mieses2pieces]

Windows Movie Maker

[hyperon1984]

nevermind you just said it after I posted that - hah.

[hyperon1984]

What beer came in those aluminum bottles ?

Cool videos by the way.

[Dimmuborgir777]

couldn't you add the priming sugar to the fermenter right before bottling instead of adding sugar to each individual bottle?

[mieses2pieces]

You can if you syphon your beer into another bucket. Use a racking tube so you don't syphon the sedement into it. Desolve your sugar in some water and put it in the empty bucket before you syphon your beer into it. After you have syphoned all of your beer into the second bucket it should be ready to bottle.

[Dimmuborgir777]

cool thanks i should be bottling in about a week and a half so i'll let ya know how it goes

[MARKN69]

nice!! by tha way where do u get the premade mix from in ur first vid? and is it legal in usa to made homeade beer and wine?

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks! I bought it at my local beer and wine making supply store. Yes it is legal.

[ismokegreentrees]

could you use platic bottles?

[mieses2pieces]

Sure.

[99cachorro]

a sustainable lifestyle, we can all do it!

[mieses2pieces]

Yes, and it's very easy.

[trunsako95zelda]

damn thats nice

[mieses2pieces]

thanks

[YouBetchYaBoots]

Great set of videos!! Excellent job! Thank you for showing us your process.

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you! My pleasure!!!

[chadman1986]

You sir have inspired me to try to do this myself. You are living the american dream. Beer is my passion and I can't wait to get started. I'm actually drinking a homebrew from my home town as I write this and it's damn good. Keep on brewin!

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you!! I hope you enjoy making it as much as I do. Good luck!!

[sammycummings]

lol, I have the same capper as your uncle gave you. slowly but surely.

[mieses2pieces]

Cool. Go for it!!

[mediamst]

Your laid back style just rocks. If your enjoying your beer who the hell cares what process you used to make it? Rock on.

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you very much!!!!!

[0zimmerman0]

Good job there mate on the 3 videos in that lesson. Cane sugars fine. Don't believe me other people? I'm from Belfast N.Ireland. What are you going to teach me about drinking and brewing lol lol lol. Cheers again mate.

[mieses2pieces]

Thanks Ozimmerman0!!

[0zimmerman0]

Help. I have brewed about 20kits(40pint) in the past couple of years.Plastic barrel,kit,autosyp,Hydometer etc. Geordie brew for Xmas ain't worked.Hydo 1.000 after3 and 4 days. Added more yeast today. Was all clean as heck. Used heater. Maybe too high a temp? Have used b4.First time i think i've lost one.Any hints?? Kevin H.

[kevinzimmer69]

I've been there, your food is terrible, and your city is dirty.

[0zimmerman0]

kevinzimmer69.Canada is great. Its local population are VERY good at getting rubbish out of their school buildings. Very messy results tho.

[0zimmerman0]

Your Skydiving was very good. Round of applause for that. These are my drinking buddies. Y.Outube ./watch?v=ZXt2eqkHBXQ

[kevinzimmer69]

thank you very much sir

[shadowmage36]

Very nice. An exceedingly effective teaching video.

A couple of tips for you: Since you seem to prefer extract to all-grain brewing (it is far easier), you dried malt extract instead of liquid. It means you have to actually boil the wort for about an hour or so and add the hops yourself. It's the next step up from no-boil kits like the one you used.

Regardless, an excellent set of clips. Keep on brewin'!

[mieses2pieces]

Thank You!!

[Whaley31482]

great teaching method, ive been wanting to brew my own beer for a while, now that i watched you I can say that im definately going to do it. THANK YOU FOR this post

[mieses2pieces]

Thank you very much! I'm glad I could help! Good luck with your home brewing!!

[defaultuser11433]

coolest shirt ever

[poojabber101]

this is the single most effective instructions i have seen on home brewing.me and my mate started a brew yesterday from a can just like yours. (by the way coopers is the australian one) your video clarified that i had taken the right steps, and you get a good result im sure i can too. its been almost 24 hours in the frementer.the airlock hasnt began bubbling yet but im hopefull. anyway. your video is VERY helpfull. thanks alot for making my first brew that much easier.

[mieses2pieces]

You're very welcome! Glad I could help. Let me know how your batch turns out.

[mver3]

The first brew i maede with a coopers kit did not bubble at all. I heard that is because the ingredients sit around in the kits for way to long and the yeast goes off. This brew turned out average, but drinkable.

The second brew i did i checked all the used by dates when buying ingredients and bought the newest stuff. The fermenter bubbled like mad for about 4 days, and the end result was a bloody good beer for $12/23 Litres.

[LORDERIK13]

HOW DID THE CANE SUGAR TURN OUT FOR YA?

[mieses2pieces]

Don't use it. When I opened the bottles, they overflowed. I was told I used too much. I won't use it again. Use dextrose aka corn sugar.

[TC2642]

Agreed, you only need about half a teaspoonfull

[hockeyjojjeboy]

hey im frome sweden and i have started some brewing at home. and its learning too see youre movies. great work. i have only brew wine. but im gonna do some beer in the future . thanks fore great videos

[mieses2pieces]

My pleasure!! I'm glad I could help. Good luck with the home brewing!!!

[AirForce194]

where do you work?

[mieses2pieces]

I work in a airconditioner factory.

[WIGNSWORD]

Thank you most truly. I've just enjoyed all three videos of yours! I believe in fruit trees, home gardens and home brews or ferments most strongly (but only make rejuvelac and grow nopales so far). Thank you, I will keep this knowledge in mind! Presentation was true & entertaining!

[mieses2pieces]

You're welcome!! And thank you!!!

[kalacaw]

George, I'm really hooked, and I have a million questions. Don't worry! I won't ask them, but I would love to do this at some future point. I've thought about this before, though. A friend's Dad makes very good wine, and he planted this seed several years ago. Thank you very much for making these videos. You did a great job presenting each step of the process.

[mieses2pieces]

My pleasure. If you have any questions just ask and I will try to help.

[unfun72]

I have so gotta get me one of those bench cappers. Thats all there is to it.. :)

[CraigTube]

I always hated bottling, and still do, but now I use bigger bottles and there's less to clean and sanitize.  BTW I have the same old caper as you show here! I used it for years. Darn thing probably capped tens of thousands of bottles over the years! Cheers, and great videos.