Easter Friday I took another reading using the hydrometer... three same readings in a row all but decided it for me to bottle the beer. I figure it's not going to be perfect the first time round anyway!
Bottling was a pretty straight forward process - gave the bottles a quick dunk in the steriliser/water mix in the sink and let them sit for 20 minutes, cap on. Once drained it was just a matter of chucking two carbonating drops into each bottle and filling away. Of the thirty 750ml bottles I think I managed to fill 27 before the beer turned to sludge at the bottom of the fermenter.
The beer has taken up residence in the shed under lock and key. I'll be trying my first beer on my return from Singapore on the 21st - something to look forward to.
Time for a new brew....
One more thing: strictly speaking I should have added a clarifying agent to the beer two days before bottling it but I didn't this time. It will be interesting to see what it looks like when I pour the first bottle.
Ok, another thing: It's interesting to talk to other home brewers about the process - both Grant and Harry have offered sage words of wisdom about their experiences thus far which is encouraging. I'm looking forward to sharing a beer with them soon.
Bottling was a pretty straight forward process - gave the bottles a quick dunk in the steriliser/water mix in the sink and let them sit for 20 minutes, cap on. Once drained it was just a matter of chucking two carbonating drops into each bottle and filling away. Of the thirty 750ml bottles I think I managed to fill 27 before the beer turned to sludge at the bottom of the fermenter.
The beer has taken up residence in the shed under lock and key. I'll be trying my first beer on my return from Singapore on the 21st - something to look forward to.
Time for a new brew....
One more thing: strictly speaking I should have added a clarifying agent to the beer two days before bottling it but I didn't this time. It will be interesting to see what it looks like when I pour the first bottle.
Ok, another thing: It's interesting to talk to other home brewers about the process - both Grant and Harry have offered sage words of wisdom about their experiences thus far which is encouraging. I'm looking forward to sharing a beer with them soon.
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