The next phase of beer brewing
Well, I mentioned the beer had been racked to the carboy. Here it is!
It had an original gravity of 1.056 when we pitched the yeast. When we racked it, the SG was 1.013 which gives us a current alcohol content of 4.55 percent and still fermenting. We’ll probably end up with right around a 5% ABV content. Just about right for this style of ale.
1 comment May 13 2006 12:23 pm | Pepperguy | Grant
Have you always used a secondary fermenter, or have you made a batch just leaving the beer in the primary. Right now I just have the plastic primary fermenter bucket and the priming/bottling bucket. Should I buy a carboy for a secondary. I’m really hoping to brew my first batch next in the next week or so. Though if I understand homejoy right, if I plan on bottling within 2-3 weeks it should be OK to use just a primary fermenter.
Second question, how many gallons of wort to you boil. I’ve seen it suggested that you should boil 3 or 4 gallons, but I papazian says 1.5gallons of water plus malt syrup.
If you have any tips or secrets that you have found while brewing and care to share them I would love it. I’ll be sure to save you a bottle and bring it up in the fall.