cabaiguan juan
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I'm getting ready to do a batch of Brown Ale. This is my 3rd batch and the 1st in about a year. I had some questions that I was hoping some of those more experienced folks could help me out with.
-Cleanser vs Sanitizer: As i was familiarizing myself with the instructions, it mentioned that i need to clean and sanitize the equipment. I was at the brew store the other day and bought a jar of cleaner. Is that the same as sanitizer? Also, does the fact that the water was boiled prior to adding the ingredients, mean that the water and pot are now sanitized?
-When the instructions say let the beer ferment for 4-6 days. It also says make sure that the F.G. is at the required level. Should I be testing the F.G. on days 4, and 5 and 6 until its where i want it? Or can i just wait till day 6, check the F.G. and if its good, then bottle?
I'm not a cook, and my inexperience in the kitchen is making me want to check how "exact" and "precise" some of these instructions are.
Thanks.
-Cleanser vs Sanitizer: As i was familiarizing myself with the instructions, it mentioned that i need to clean and sanitize the equipment. I was at the brew store the other day and bought a jar of cleaner. Is that the same as sanitizer? Also, does the fact that the water was boiled prior to adding the ingredients, mean that the water and pot are now sanitized?
-When the instructions say let the beer ferment for 4-6 days. It also says make sure that the F.G. is at the required level. Should I be testing the F.G. on days 4, and 5 and 6 until its where i want it? Or can i just wait till day 6, check the F.G. and if its good, then bottle?
I'm not a cook, and my inexperience in the kitchen is making me want to check how "exact" and "precise" some of these instructions are.
Thanks.