P.S. I brewed a cooper lager the other night. I used Nottingham yeast at 24celsius. I don't see any action yet, is this normal? When can I expect some action in my fermentor? I'm afraid I pitched at too high a temp. Thanks for the help!
Ok I know I am being impatient and paranoid but.... I am one week into my bottling & conditioning. I used the PET bottles and coopers drops. I followed their directions by adding 2 drops per bottle. Someone told me to test it after a week. So today marks a week and I opened a bottle with barely any carbonation and it tasted waaayyyy flat and lacked in flavor! As a note it is in a room that averages about 66-68 degrees Fahrenheit. Is this normal or a cause for concern? I have also heard it takes
So, I just bottled yesterday. How do you tell it is carbonating well? When should I expect the bottles to tighten up around the sides from carbonation. Do you recommend giving the bottle a few shakes a couple days into the bottling? Sorry for all the questions, thanks for the help!
@mikalwilliams If you're using the PET bottles, you can tell by the tightness and if there is some sediment on the bottom of the bottles. The bottles will probably tighten in 1 to 2 weeks. However, more time in the bottom is a good thing. The head will improve over time. The flavors will meld together. And the sediment will cake on the bottom of the bottle. A couple of shakes after a couple of days won't hurt but shouldn't be necessary. Time is the most important thing.
@mikalwilliams if you are kegging and force carbonating your beer, the amount of sediment transfered to the keg will be reduced. With bottling, however, it may take the beer more time to carbonate as there will be less yeast in suspension in the bottle. I would say it is more of a benefit if you are kegging because it makes sure that the yeast has completed its work. With bottling, the yeast has more to do.
Yayyyy, Seattle! I'm in Tacoma. My coopers kit arrives on Monday, I also ordered the IPA mix. I'm pretty nervous, any beginner tips for a fellow Washingtonian?
@mikalwilliams Hey Mike. Good to hear from a local. Most important advice for a beginner is to relax, be patient, and make sure you ferment at the proper temperature.
Yeah man,after seeing vids & comments on forums like Cooper's,I figured it was the English style. Might give it a go myself. We loved the English bitter kit you sent me. Great with bbq,even as a mop sauce! Nas darovye!
@unionrdr just sampled a short glass. You are correct. More on the English side. Nice beer. Will improve with time. I was surpised that the home grown hops actually added flavor.
@unionrdr Just sampled a carbed bottle. Nice! Definitely an English style. Not enough aroma and flavor for the American style. But it is clean and solid.
A great video! Loved this one. :) Very nice flow in the routines in this brewing video.
Home grown hops sounds great. I will now search for the Kitchen Sink IPA beer review video! Hope you made a tasting video. Very nice name on the beer!
Raggo12345 1 week ago
P.S. I brewed a cooper lager the other night. I used Nottingham yeast at 24celsius. I don't see any action yet, is this normal? When can I expect some action in my fermentor? I'm afraid I pitched at too high a temp. Thanks for the help!
mikalwilliams 3 weeks ago
@mikalwilliams bring the temperature down and give it some time. Everything is fine.
makebeer 3 weeks ago
Awesome, thanks. I actually did another taste test, tasted much better the second week in the bottle. I think this will take me a few more weeks.
mikalwilliams 3 weeks ago
Ok I know I am being impatient and paranoid but.... I am one week into my bottling & conditioning. I used the PET bottles and coopers drops. I followed their directions by adding 2 drops per bottle. Someone told me to test it after a week. So today marks a week and I opened a bottle with barely any carbonation and it tasted waaayyyy flat and lacked in flavor! As a note it is in a room that averages about 66-68 degrees Fahrenheit. Is this normal or a cause for concern? I have also heard it takes
mikalwilliams 1 month ago
@mikalwilliams I'm sure everything will work out. That temperature is on the low side for bottle conditioning. It will just take longer to carbonate.
makebeer 3 weeks ago
Thanks, I'm just super paranoid with my first batch. I can't wait!!bThanks for all your help!
mikalwilliams 1 month ago
So, I just bottled yesterday. How do you tell it is carbonating well? When should I expect the bottles to tighten up around the sides from carbonation. Do you recommend giving the bottle a few shakes a couple days into the bottling? Sorry for all the questions, thanks for the help!
mikalwilliams 1 month ago
@mikalwilliams If you're using the PET bottles, you can tell by the tightness and if there is some sediment on the bottom of the bottles. The bottles will probably tighten in 1 to 2 weeks. However, more time in the bottom is a good thing. The head will improve over time. The flavors will meld together. And the sediment will cake on the bottom of the bottle. A couple of shakes after a couple of days won't hurt but shouldn't be necessary. Time is the most important thing.
makebeer 1 month ago
It's my first brew, not ready to take on kegging yet :)
mikalwilliams 1 month ago
@mikalwilliams No need to rush. I find our bottles easier to work with anyway.
makebeer 1 month ago
Great, thanks! What is the real benefit of letting it sit for awhile?
mikalwilliams 1 month ago
@mikalwilliams if you are kegging and force carbonating your beer, the amount of sediment transfered to the keg will be reduced. With bottling, however, it may take the beer more time to carbonate as there will be less yeast in suspension in the bottle. I would say it is more of a benefit if you are kegging because it makes sure that the yeast has completed its work. With bottling, the yeast has more to do.
makebeer 1 month ago
It's on it's 3rd day and temp is great. How long can I keep coopers IPA in the fermentor before stuff goes bad?
mikalwilliams 1 month ago
@mikalwilliams You should be fine for a couple of weeks. There will be a layer of CO2 above the beer.
makebeer 1 month ago
Yayyyy, Seattle! I'm in Tacoma. My coopers kit arrives on Monday, I also ordered the IPA mix. I'm pretty nervous, any beginner tips for a fellow Washingtonian?
mikalwilliams 1 month ago
@mikalwilliams Hey Mike. Good to hear from a local. Most important advice for a beginner is to relax, be patient, and make sure you ferment at the proper temperature.
makebeer 1 month ago
Yeah man,after seeing vids & comments on forums like Cooper's,I figured it was the English style. Might give it a go myself. We loved the English bitter kit you sent me. Great with bbq,even as a mop sauce! Nas darovye!
unionrdr 1 month ago
@unionrdr I'm glad you liked the bitter.
makebeer 1 month ago
I'd like to see how your IPA turned out myself with those home grown hops. A bit more on the English side,but interesting.
unionrdr 2 months ago
@unionrdr just sampled a short glass. You are correct. More on the English side. Nice beer. Will improve with time. I was surpised that the home grown hops actually added flavor.
makebeer 2 months ago
@unionrdr Just sampled a carbed bottle. Nice! Definitely an English style. Not enough aroma and flavor for the American style. But it is clean and solid.
makebeer 2 months ago
Should be a great beer - I hope ya do a little taste test in your next vid -- cheers
RevolutionaryBrewer 2 months ago
@RevolutionaryBrewer Just sampled a short glass. Possible tasting video next year. Good to hear from you again.
makebeer 2 months ago
you drank 3 day old beer??! i never thought it would taste any good after only 3 days...
alzathoth 3 months ago
@alzathoth My stout was 2 weeks in the fermenter. 3 days in the keg. It wan't fully carbed yet but delicious.
makebeer 3 months ago
And at 8:18 as well. Great vid. :)
CraigTube 3 months ago
@CraigTube I think you caught him.
arrogantbastardale 3 months ago
@10:35 you almost touched the hot can LOL :)
CraigTube 3 months ago
Let us know how that brew comes out! Happy holidays!
arrogantbastardale 3 months ago