My second homebrew with pics!

**Merp** · September 5th, 2006, 09:27 PM

More coming

**Anthony** · September 5th, 2006, 09:53 PM

I thought that was a f***ing turtle in that third picture.

**Witchy** · September 5th, 2006, 10:23 PM

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I thought that was a f***ing turtle in that third picture.

**Kris** · September 5th, 2006, 11:49 PM

Boy does that bring back memories from when my brotjher used to always brew beer at the house. He has his own little company that no one knew about... Blue Walrus Beer

**TheNewMonaro** · September 6th, 2006, 02:47 AM

What's what?

I haven't brewed beer since high school.

**BLURR** · September 6th, 2006, 11:55 AM

YAY Merp. Keep em coming buddy!!

**BlackDemon** · September 7th, 2006, 09:04 AM

honestly is it good?

**Merp** · September 10th, 2006, 10:18 PM

This sucker is really gettin it now

**Merp** · September 11th, 2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNewMonaro

What's what?

I haven't brewed beer since high school.

First pic is just sanitizing everything.

Second pic is the malt extract sitting in hot water so it will pour easier.

Third pic is the grains in the muslin bag that is waiting on the water to boil.

Fourth pic is the water about to boil.

Fifth pic is the water boiling....I dont remember if I had added the malt extract then or not though.

And that last pic I posted was the beer in the fermenter.

It's still bubbling pretty constant. How long will it do this?

**Trendkiller Z28** · September 12th, 2006, 06:16 PM

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First pic is just sanitizing everything.

Second pic is the malt extract sitting in hot water so it will pour easier.

Third pic is the grains in the muslin bag that is waiting on the water to boil.

Fourth pic is the water about to boil.

Fifth pic is the water boiling....I dont remember if I had added the malt extract then or not though.

And that last pic I posted was the beer in the fermenter.

It's still bubbling pretty constant. How long will it do this?

To answer your question, how long it "actively" ferments depends on the recipe. Also, you should be fermenting in the white bucket and using the carboy as your second stage (only to enhance the clarity of the beer). Using the carboy as your fermenter and leaving it out in the light like you are doing it will cause skunkiness in your beer just like a Corona has or any other beer in green or clear bottles

**SuperX** · September 12th, 2006, 09:51 PM

does it have a hint of apple pie in it

**Merp** · September 12th, 2006, 10:16 PM

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To answer your question, how long it "actively" ferments depends on the recipe. Also, you should be fermenting in the white bucket and using the carboy as your second stage (only to enhance the clarity of the beer). Using the carboy as your fermenter and leaving it out in the light like you are doing it will cause skunkiness in your beer just like a Corona has or any other beer in green or clear bottles

It's not really in the light....I hope I didnt fuxors it up

The kit I bought said the glass carboy was to be used as the primary fermenter and the plastic bucket was the bottling bucket. I guess I'll do it different next time if this is screwed up.

**Trendkiller Z28** · September 13th, 2006, 08:15 AM

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It's not really in the light....I hope I didnt fuxors it up

The kit I bought said the glass carboy was to be used as the primary fermenter and the plastic bucket was the bottling bucket. I guess I'll do it different next time if this is screwed up.

Well, just because you fermented it in the glass carboy doesn't mean it's f***ed up. It's the fact that you left it in the light. It may just be a little skunky is all. If it hasn't been left in the light very long then I wouldn't worry about it. Just put a towel over it or put it in a closet. Also, you can ferment it either way. I only do a single stage brew so I don't even use the carboy. When doing a two stage, the only reason to do it was to increase the clarity of the beer so siphoning it to the carboy would show the results more. It's up to you really. Just keep it out of the light

**michelob** · September 13th, 2006, 08:56 AM

Do you know what the alcohol content will be???

**Merp** · September 13th, 2006, 10:12 AM

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Well, just because you fermented it in the glass carboy doesn't mean it's f***ed up. It's the fact that you left it in the light. It may just be a little skunky is all. If it hasn't been left in the light very long then I wouldn't worry about it. Just put a towel over it or put it in a closet. Also, you can ferment it either way. I only do a single stage brew so I don't even use the carboy. When doing a two stage, the only reason to do it was to increase the clarity of the beer so siphoning it to the carboy would show the results more. It's up to you really. Just keep it out of the light

ah...well there's no light that comes in my room and the only light I usually have on is the lamp by my bed so maybe it will be ok.

**Merp** · September 13th, 2006, 10:13 AM

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Do you know what the alcohol content will be???

Not yet...but I'm thinkin it should end up about 4-5%.

**Trendkiller Z28** · September 13th, 2006, 10:26 AM

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ah...well there's no light that comes in my room and the only light I usually have on is the lamp by my bed so maybe it will be ok.

It will probably be fine then

**Merp** · September 13th, 2006, 10:32 AM

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It will probably be fine then

Well I'll be finding out pretty soon.

**Trendkiller Z28** · September 13th, 2006, 06:36 PM

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Well I'll be finding out pretty soon.

I can't friggin wait til mine is done. It seems to be taking it's time carbonating though

It's only been three days though, maybe I'm being impatient

**Merp** · September 13th, 2006, 06:41 PM

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I can't friggin wait til mine is done. It seems to be taking it's time carbonating though

It's only been three days though, maybe I'm being impatient

Man, this is only my 2nd one but damn.....the wait is a killer

**Merp** · September 14th, 2006, 04:11 AM

It has really slowed down fermentation now. I will be bottling this delicious brew Friday evening.

**SuperX** · September 14th, 2006, 11:18 AM

send me some merp

**Trendkiller Z28** · September 14th, 2006, 06:34 PM

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