new batch

[darran]

as i had a spare kit just moping about iv done my 2nd kit yeaaaahhhhaa

i
1 tin coopers euro lager 1.7 kg
1kg brewing sugar GLUCOSE ( waiting for some dry malt extract TO CHANGE THINGS NEXT BREW )

pitche safbrew s33 x2 make sure no frozen fermentation

and thats it will keep updates as to how good or bad the progress is this brewing malark is addictive guys its like a class a hobby

[darran]

NO WAY THERE IS MOVMENT ALREADY BUBBLES MAY BE THE FIRST LOT OF YEAST S23 IN THE BARRLE NOW WAS DUD

AS THIS S33 MUST BE VERY GOOD

[darran]

SG 1.042 BEFORE PITCH

[6470zzy]

S-33 takes off like a rocket, its a very active yeast and one of my favourites.

Cheers

[darran]

he who eats bats

indeed it is and if its likethis it may become mine got some more on order

peace dude

[darran]

i must learn how to type i cant even read my own shit

[Whorst]

S-33 takes off like a rocket, its a very active yeast and one of my favourites.

Cheers

What is it that you like about it? It's doesn't floc worth a ^%$#. Flavor wise, it's ok.

[darran]

i had activity with s33 within the hour as to floc have not a clue what you mean

[dave-o]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeast_flocculation

Basically, flocculation is the yeast dropping down to the bottom of the vessel after fermentation, leaving your beer nice and clear.

[darran]

ahhhhhh ill look out for that the 1st batch i used s23 and it cleared excelently

so would i use finning then to clear the haze ??

regards darran

[dave-o]

It depends how clear your beer is, and how clear you want it.

My philosophy is:

Check after primary. If it's not as clear as I want it, bung in some gelatine. After 2/3 days, if it's still not as clear as i want it, bung in some beerbrite.

Haven't needed the BB for some time though.

[darran]

dave i have a few beer brite but the gelitine is it just the standard stuff

[darran]

oh if im fermenting in the kitchen in a fv with just a lid with a wee gap in the seal will the odurs and aromas from cooking not taint the lager n the end

[dave-o]

Yeah i just buy the Dr. Oetker stuff from the supermarket. Dissolve one sachet in about half a pint of water, let it cool a bit (not too much or it might set!) and then add it to the beer.

My main reason for trying the gelatin first is price.
1 sachet of gelatin = 10p (box of 6 sachets = 60p)
1 sachet of beerbrite - £1

Gelatin seems to do the job just fine. My initial problems with hazy beers were (i believe) due to not boiling for long enough, and nothing to do with fining.

[dave-o]

oh if im fermenting in the kitchen in a fv with just a lid with a wee gap in the seal will the odurs and aromas from cooking not taint the lager n the end

I wouldn't think so.

Get an airlock and fit this through a small hole inthe FV if you ar worried.