is my wash ready

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is my wash ready

Postby popcorn sutton » Tue Mar 10, 2015 7:56 pm

hi guys this is my first brew so think i need help first big mistake i forgot to take a reading ,but now its showing .990 and having no bubbling of gas hope this makes sense ???
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Re: is my wash ready

Postby chill » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:42 pm

That sounds done. The yeast should start to settle out a bit if it is done. It will go from milky to slightly clear (like soup, not cream soup).

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Re: is my wash ready

Postby Easydrinker » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:44 pm

Sounds done to me pop.
I would rack it off (siphon) into another bucket,and leave it to settle,with or without adding finings to assist that process.
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Re: is my wash ready

Postby popcorn sutton » Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:31 am

thanks guys just degassed and added the finnings and hope tomorrow i'll be doing my first tasting .now what to make up first ;D
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