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Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-27T06:28:22+00:00

Probably slow. Not a bad thing with beer.
What temp is it now? 20 is good.

I would leave the pH alone.

Foam proves something is fermenting and the protein is forming the foam. Dark beers can Potter along. No panic.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Feb 27, 2018 6:28 am

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-26T22:47:19+00:00

Probably slow.
Can you test Ph?

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:47 pm

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-26T20:13:50+00:00

It must be 10 days or more now, the cap is thick creamy foam about 1cm thick, I checked the sg today, started it at 1055 and it's now 1020, is it stuck or just slow?

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:13 pm

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-21T06:12:36+00:00

Taste it.

Is it a big 2inch cap that looks really foamy or just a thin layer of floaty bits. Think washing up suds - before you start or when you finished.

I would think its fine. Beer starts well and easy. It ferments quickly and is relatively low alcohol.

How long has it been?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:12 am

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-21T02:03:10+00:00

Hey Mash, can you help, the caps in both barrels are still floating and thick, does this mean they are still fermenting, I'll take a reading in the morning but they should be well done by now, I would think.

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:03 am

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-17T06:36:16+00:00

Maker wrote:
The beer has been going for 5 days now, should I switch off the heaters, it's in my living romm so quite warm still, I can move to the workshop?
I was planning to put it in to 2L pop bottles with a bit of sugar as I don't have a presurised barrel.

I use 2+2+2. 2 weeks @ 20. 2 weeks cool (racked off if bottling). 2 weeks conditioning @ 20c in bottles or kegs. If you want real ale effect use ½ teaspoon of sugar per beer bottle.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:36 am

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-17T00:57:45+00:00

Robert, once a bottle is opened it starts to go bad so needs finishing, you know the rules....
Beer and wine are much like milk in this respect.

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:57 am

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-16T23:58:01+00:00

Back in my beer kit brewing days, I suspect many years before yours, I used to use 2 litre pop bottles and a teaspoon of sugar, leave a few weeks and then feel obliged to drink the whole bottle after opening.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:58 pm

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-16T14:48:28+00:00

The beer has been going for 5 days now, should I switch off the heaters, it's in my living romm so quite warm still, I can move to the workshop?
I was planning to put it in to 2L pop bottles with a bit of sugar as I don't have a presurised barrel.

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Fri Feb 16, 2018 2:48 pm

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-16T05:47:06+00:00

24 is a a bit warm for beer(ale). 20 is better.

Net yeast is different.

The cap will settle down. Beer will be finished in 5 days, but benefits from being left on the yeast for for 2 weeks.

Are you bottling it?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Feb 16, 2018 5:47 am

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-16T00:43:03+00:00

That safale yeast is dynamite, got going really quickly and has kept a nice cap on the beer, I have an aquarium heater in both set at 24 degrees, will it alter when finished or will the cap remain? They both smell good and there is no activity in the cap that I can see.

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:43 am

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-08T00:48:39+00:00

Cheers, I have ordered a couple of sachets, I think I'll brew it to 6% so if it's crap there is a bit more to recover! I did a beer at just over 7% once and that was very good, not great the morning after.

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:48 am

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-07T07:44:12+00:00

I think they will make up. Might. Might be a bit tinny tasting.

Get some safale beer yeast. I sachet per tin. Safale 04 is a solid performer for brown beer.

If they are lager kits. Use the lager yeast.

http://www.fermentis.com/brewing/homebr ... uct-range/

Is they end up tasting shite, you can always recover the alcohol.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:44 am

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-06T22:56:18+00:00

I wanted to make some beer to drink
If I got some propper yeast would these work or would it be more humane to line them up on my fence and let my 12 guage put them out of their missery?

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:56 pm

Re: Wilkos can of beer kit 40 pints

2018-02-06T22:41:09+00:00

I would pierce the cans outdoors, wearing safety specs.
And attempt to use them with bread yeast,lot's of it.
Bread yeast and Canned beer kits make terrible beer, but may make a decent spirit.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:41 pm