Input on first solo homebrew

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by MyThoughtsExactly, Jun 25, 2015.

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  1. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    So, you will be standing over your kettle and constantly stir for 20 (or whatever) minutes?

    Cheers!
     
    #21 JackHorzempa, Jun 26, 2015
  2. telejunkie

    telejunkie Savant (1,107) Sep 14, 2007 Vermont

    would agree with Jack's technique...don't need the constant stirring, but an initial stir. Then what I've done when brewing at the office where we don't have a pump is to add in another one or two stirs, the last one being the most vigorous to try to get the trub to form the tightest cone I can get in the center of the kettle (don't go crazy though...). I want to make sure those hops oils are getting into solution.
     
    #22 telejunkie, Jun 26, 2015
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  3. MyThoughtsExactly

    MyThoughtsExactly Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2015 Virginia

    Thanks everyone for the input.

    Ended up stirring initially and cooling it after 10 minutes (time constraints came into play). I knew it would take a while to get a boil with an electric stove top but didn't realize it would take multiple hours.

    Started fermentation at 70. It ended up being hotter this weekend then expected which resulted in the fermentor shooting up to 75 F on the second day. Went out and bought a big tub and made a simple water bath which is now nicely keeping the temperature right around 70 F. Plan on adding the dry hops this weekend.
     
    #23 MyThoughtsExactly, Jun 30, 2015
  4. MyThoughtsExactly

    MyThoughtsExactly Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2015 Virginia

    Wanted to update and thank everyone for their help.

    The beer has been bottle conditioning for a week now and I just cracked open one to see where it is at.

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    It is looking, smelling, and tasting great. Lots of tropical fruit and sweetness with some mild bitterness in the finish. Exactly what I was hopping for. I may have to throw a few bottles in the fridge to drink later while letting the rest condition at room temp for another week. Thanks again everyone for your input.
     
    #24 MyThoughtsExactly, Jul 17, 2015
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