Newbie mistake !!!!

[Dannyboy98765]

Hi everyone was just wondering if anybody would be able to give me a bit of guidance if possible please?.

Recieved my home brew kit for my birthday with a St peters IPA kit to make, and in my rush of excitement at finally being able to get my first brew on didn't read the instructions properly. Added a both of the cans of malt to 3.5 litres of boiling water, then proceeded to add another 19ish litres of water, instead of topping up to 19 litres ! . I brewed his on Saturday night should I take out the extra I've put in or do anything else ?

Thanks for any help, This site has been great for brushing up my very limited knowledge.

[Jim]

There's nothing you can do to correct the mistake now, but don't worry - the beer will still be OK, just a little bit weaker than it should have been.

It's pointless taking any liquid out, as you will just remove extract with it, and will be no better off at all.

[DeadFall]

Could add some DME for a bit of extra body? You'll have reduced some bitterness and hop aroma though. Probably easiest to chalk this one down to experience though.

[Dannyboy98765]

Thanks for the responses, next time i'll take a bit more care. Lets hope it turns out ok.

[Hopping_Mad]

You could still add some hop pellets in at the end of fermentation for a couple of days the give it a bit more aroma.

Buy a hop bag to put then in and sanitise it first.

[WalesAles]

DB,
Don`t worry about it, don`t follow the Kit Instructions to the letter, check the gravity on day 11, then day 14, if readings are the same,
you are OK to bottle / barrel. ( If it`s below 1012). Don`t rush into anything, ask the Nice People on JBK if you have any worries!
Remember, It`s only Beer and we are here to help!
Nobody wants to see a New Brewer fail and never Brew again!

WA

[Dannyboy98765]

Hi just got a few more questions if anyone can help ?

Firstly i'm going to try and batch prime to then fill in to bottles, was wondering how much sugar i would need for the 22l batch ? it says 1/2 teaspoon per bottle on instructions ?
Secondly how much water should i mix with the sugar with before boiling it ?

Thanks

[cellone]

I think ale drinkers use around 80-100g for 22l.

Lager brewer myself so I whack a bit more than that in.