It didn't specify in the directions, but should I have bagged the hop pellets when adding to the wort or filtered it out before fermenting?
1723365
No need to bag the hop pellets, though it is nice to be able to remove them with the bag after the boil. If you do not bag, the hops will stay behind when you rack for bottling (or into the secondary fermenter if you use one).
1723366
I'm no expert, but I don't think it matters either way....my Bavarian turned out pretty good, and I had used the bag that came with the kit.
131982
Well, might be a little late but generally speaking the other answer are correct. However, with that being said you most certainly CAN ferment in your boil kettle after chilling. There is absolutely no reason why you can't. You don't need a super tight seal, just put the lid on. As long as you chill fast enough and pitch the appropriate yeast rate, you should be fine (assuming all other sanitisation requirements were met. I have done this a few times when I needed fermentation space and was doing a quick turnaround batch. Never once had an infection this way. It's not a first choice mind you, but just wanted to clear up that you can if you needed. Well, might be a little late but generally speaking the other answer are correct. However, with that being said you most certainly CAN ferment in your boil kettle after chilling. There is absolutely no reason why you can't. You don't need a super tight seal, just put the lid on. As long as you chill fast enough and pitch the appropriate yeast rate, you should be fine (assuming all other sanitisation requirements were met. I have done this a few times when I needed fermentation space and was doing a quick turnaround batch. Never once had an infection this way. It's not a first choice mind... » Read More Well, might be a little late but generally speaking the other answer are correct. However, with that being said you most certainly CAN ferment in your boil kettle after chilling. There is absolutely no reason why you can't. You don't need a super tight seal, just put the lid on. As long as you chill fast enough and pitch the appropriate yeast rate, you should be fine (assuming all other sanitisation requirements were met. I have done this a few times when I needed fermentation space and was doing a quick turnaround batch. Never once had an infection this way. It's not a first choice mind you, but just wanted to clear up that you can if you needed. « Show Less
1026102
Someone else asked that question. I guess that is a stinky fermented brew. I can't give you a good answer. It does not seal tight so don't know if you need that. Hope you get an answer.
30867
I use mine for home brewing and have an elbow inside to draw from the side that I added. It has never clogged on me. There is no filter on the inside included but would be easy to add one!
120345
When you finish the fermentation process,you can put a regular lid.Its recomended to put in fridge.Eat slowly and enjoy Rafi
1599777
Did you pour the product into the brine tank or the brine well? Instructions says to pour into the brine well.
369486
The newer kit's directions are a little confusing. Put the liquid and dry malt/DME in at the same time. Put one in and stir to mix well and not while boiling. Put the hops in next. Stir and then you begin to boil and heat for the 45 minutes. You can hold some out til the end but that kit re really doesn't have enough hops to make a difference between flavor and aroma. Keep stirring and be very careful of boiling out the foam. This will stop after a while but it will make a nasty mess if you don't watch it.Enjoy
1732657
I stopped using filters and pour it through a reusable mesh filter to get rid of what few grounds are in the brew. I've been doing this for a year.
848579
I really don't know, but fermented food continues to ferment and off gas making pressure so I would think it is inadvisable to try and seal it in a vacuum. Perhaps making smaller batches or eating it up faster would help -not sure my refer is 97% ferments in jars! (I think I am not one to talk!)
1584060
Technically you could brew just 2 gallons, but there is a lot of head space in the fermenter so you could risk infection.
1383713
My kettle has no marks which would be a real convenience. I have an old white plastic five gallon fermenter with gallon markings on the side that I use when filling the kettle. My biggest problem when brewing 10 gallon batches is that I use the kettle as both a mash tun and a boiler, so I must drain the wort into something, dump out the spent grain, clean the kettle, and then pour the wort back into the kettle for boiling. This certainly slows things down on brewing day. I am thinking about simply buying a 15 gallon mash tun which would drain into the kettle, but haven't made up my mind yet.
1248209
A gigantic brew pot (to hold 5 gallons, so something bigger than 5 gallons to deal with the boilover)... it needs to be clean (no burnt scraps or chips from the bottom that could get into the brew, I recommend steel), big wooden stir paddle during boiling. Depending on how much time you have... if you have to perform a quick cooldown after brewing, you'll need ice. I would also recommend another airlock because the one that comes with the kit is fragile and breaks easily. Sterility is very important for all the equipment!
461815
Hi Shelby....I think a gallon jar for the first ferment and then locking jars for the second ferment in about 8 days or so. I think that is it. You will also want to flavor the second ferment with fruit juice or fruit. Let me know if you have more questions.
989754
The directions that come with the composter I think said a 3 parts water to one part tea... Not 100% confident.
1060834
Youll get 8 1pint bottles out of each batch. Warning: dont dtink the beer as soon as its done. Let it sit for a couple weeks on the bottles first. The taste gets better. Also the beer that comes with it is not so great. Try other formulas. This kit is great to start learning the basics of home brewing.
665105
Hey Scott, this keg is a perfect fit for Mr. Beer batches. In fact, even though I have moved on to all-grain and other extract brews, my main fermenters are still my Mr. Beer LBK's.Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
451972
Yes,You fill it with water up to the fill line (about half way). This allows the carbon dioxide from the fermentation to escape while preventing outside air to come in contact with your brew.