A local place sells 1/2 gal of brewed beer for cheap but it only lasts for about 2 days. Would I be able to bottle it in these and get longer life?
1279535
I don't know about beer. I make homemade Kombucha these bottles are wonderful holds the fizz for days. I never clean them in the dishwasher
1279536
I have not tried that so I really do not know but I do bottle kombucha that has a lot better fizzy life with the smaller bottles.
1852807
No the keg is not refillable. I keep it in frig. and it usually last 2 days. Hope this helped out.
1650292
If you have the rest of the kit, all the right items that you need to brew are probably in there. That being said, sanitation is KING when you are brewing. Keep it clean, or your hard work will be all for naught, and your beer will taste like sadness. Seriously! Cleanliness!!
1670360
Bottling in larger bottles is the same process as smaller ones. If you mix the priming sugar with water, and then mix into the batch of beer before bottling, it will give you the same result. As long as the ratio is correct and the sugar is mixed evenly, it will be perfectly fine to use larger bottles or even growlers to carbonate. Kegging however is a slightly different process that will require extra equipment. You will need a keg, CO2 regulator, and a CO2 tank (along with refrigeration space and tap)for a full 5 gallon batch. There is no priming sugar required and kegging does take a considerably shorter amount of time compared to bottling (3-4 days). If that seems too much, you can use smaller 2.5 gallon kegs with portable CO2 cartridges. We do have a set up here that is cheaper than a full kegging setup. http://monsterbrew.com/Prod_Portable2.5GallonKeg-Picnic.cfm Keep in mind though with this product, you would still need bottles for the other 2.5 gallons of beer. Personally, I use 24oz bottles which save space and time as opposed to filling, cleaning, and drinking 50 some 12oz bottles. If you plan on brewing frequently and want to spend a little extra money, kegging is definitely the way to go. Let me know if you have any other questions and I can help you find what you are looking for.
2138844
You could, but then you would need to consume or serve the entire container. Growlers are meant for short-term storage and will not hold the carbonation or freshness. You could keg your beer and keep it pressurized with a co2 system. But that is a bit much for a one gallon batch. The yield was ten 12oz bottles or five bombers.
469671
No, if you're referring to a "Koozie", an insulating container to put a bottle in. The split-clamp that holds the glass or bottle can be stretched apart a little bit. I've done that because I usually drink from a standard 1/2 pint beer glass (wider at the top than at the bottom) and wanted the glass to set on the bottom of the holder which keeps a beverage cooler longer. The material around the clamp that also holds the glass in place is made of neoprene (wet-suit material) and insulates the beverage quite a while. I'm of German descent and don't care when my brew gets warmer. I drink approx. 1/2 pint / hour so it's still cool after 30-40 minutes when used indoors. The clamp comes sized for a standard-size beer bottle. I works well for me - being able to take a quick sip between songs!
304405
It is possible, but might not make sense. The kit is set up for a more standard batch size. It would be harder to divide up all the ingredients from the way they are packaged. You could also order all of the brewing ingredients separately in different amounts. Different sized fermenter or brew kettle? It takes a few weeks to ferment and a couple weeks to condition if you
900207
It will last much longer than you will need it for. The taste is powerful after 2 full days and it only takes a tiny dot to work. I bet .3oz would last well over a month.
131979
You wouldn't ferment in this. Buy a carboy or a food grade bucket. Needs to be airtight. Then you still are better off with a racking siphon than a spigot. The goal is to get most of the yeast and solids to settle out before bottling. I would read up. There's tons of great books out there. Or do like me and learn by trial and error. Makes for some bad beer at first though. Cheers
2217765
mine was about a yr--2/3 gone--but storing in the beer fridge so no worrys!!
1002879
It can be as long as you want, just remember the beer in the line will be the first pour, maybe a bit warm.
1056553
Quality of LME and hops will definitely be reduced over time. Spoilage is less of an issue compared to freshness. I used extract kits to brew in college and there was a noticeable freshness between kits. If you can't find out how old it is, try a local homebrew store.
2267417
I do not believe there is any cheaper way to bottle than trying to recycle used brown (light protection!) beer glass bottles (you could reuse them indefinitely if you do not give them away proudly). This kit would need about 8-10 bottles. You still need to buy the caps and the capper, but they are not so expensive. Other options: The Growlers sell swing-top silicone gasket lid bottles in various sizes (so then there is no need for capper and caps). This makes everything easier, but every time you open it, you lose carbonation. There is also a "Party Pig" system, although it is for more than two gallons and costs around $40. Good luck!
1616237
As long as it's refrigerated, it will keep a long time. But if you're taking 2-4 a day, the containers don't last long anyway.
943966
Most recipes 3 days fermenting is sufficient. However, as long as everything looks and smells okay I would just get the liquid out of the airlock as quickly as possible.
725946
These are pretty small, so a lot would depend on the size of your brew. I guess you technically could, but it would probably take twice as long for the kombucha to ferment to taste, so I wouldn't. I would just start with the full scoby. After one or two batches, you'll have a second layer anyway. I brew about 3/4 of a gallon at a time and I bought 2 of these scobys to start with.
1737721
I answered earlier but misread the question. That bottle will last quite a while. Only a drop or two is needed.