First brew

[Newbrew1]

That's it finally got my brew on. Washed everything in hot water first,then sanitized with star san pitched yeast when temp was 22 degrees and then put fv in spare room temp stayed constant at 22 in the fv will this be ok or should I put heat belt on the fv

[crafty john]

What are you brewing, Lager/ Beer? For an ale 20c is perfect.

[Newbrew1]

Coopers lager which came with the DIY kit

[crafty john]

Is it a true lager yeast? what do the instructions say?

[Newbrew1]

No it's just the yeast which is under the green lid have heard this is a mix of lager and ale yeast not sure if that's true

[Ditch]

Is it a true lager yeast?

FFS, John; The guy's using a Heat Belt .....

[Monkeybrew]

No it's just the yeast which is under the green lid have heard this is a mix of lager and ale yeast not sure if that's true

Hi Matey

Welcome to JBK

If it is the Original Series Lager, then it is just the Coopers Ale strain of yeast.

I have read that the Coopers ale yeast can be fermented as low as 16C, so 16C-20C would be better. But as this is your first brew I wouldn't worry too much, just try not to cook it with the heatbelt!

I brewed the Coopers OS Lager as my 5th ever brew in Feb 2011 and didn't even spare a thought about temperature and it turned out pretty good IIRC.

Here is a good link that explains what yeasts come with all of the different Coopers kits. It may be of use to you with future brews.

http://www.coopers.com.au/the-brewers-g ... #post11826

MB

[Newbrew1]

Thanks very much for the info on yeast did put the heat belt on at 5pm but just turned it off as noticed the temp crept up in the fv to 24

[Newbrew1]

I put the heat belt on because the instructions under the lid stated brew temp between 21 and 27 but after reading some of the forums decided to take off

[Newbrew1]

The temp drops to about 18 at night will this still be ok

[ivanmalley]

18 degrees is fine but constant fluctuations are to be avoided.

Best to start at 18 and keep there than 20 then 18 back to 20 etc

[Ditch]

I put the heat belt ..... but after reading some of the forums decided to take off

Good man! Keep it up and ye'll doubtlessly learn fast and do well

[Newbrew1]

Cheers lads will let you all know how it turns out beer or drain fluid

[Monkeybrew]

Cheers lads will let you all know how it turns out beer or drain fluid

The most important thing to do now is to start thinking of brew #2

MB

[cellone]

Cheers lads will let you all know how it turns out beer or drain fluid

Odds are it will be drinkable, meaning it works and doesn't taste rank. As MB posted start thinking about the next one.

What do you want to brew?