The krausen fell on the IPA already. Time to move to secondary...
That doesn't sound good.
What does it mean?
Who is krausen and why did he fall on your beer?
I would make him stay outside from now on.
That doesn't sound good.
What does it mean?
Who is krausen and why did he fall on your beer?
I would make him stay outside from now on.
During primary fermentation, a foamy layer forms on top of the wort(unfinished beer). When that foamy layer(krausen) falls or dissolves, the main part of the fermentation process is done. It is mostly yeast, and proteins from the wort.
Here is a basic explanation with a couple pictures.
How to Brew - By John Palmer - Primary or Attenuative Phase
Thanks for that...very informative, although I will need a glossary to fully understand it. I have no experience with brewing but I have had some that was very good. It was a long time ago and it was stored or brewed in old glass quart (beer) bottles with stoppers when I poured it. You wanted to be careful to avoid the stuff in the bottom of the bottle, so leaving an inch or of beer in the bottom was smart.....sad.. but smart.
After glancing at few chapters, brewing seems more complex than I had imagined. Sounds like it would be hard to get consistancy and it could pose a health risk.
Are you going to fement it twice?
Why did you stop for three years?
How long before you are enjoying a chilled glass?
After glancing at few chapters, brewing seems more complex than I had imagined. Sounds like it would be hard to get consistancy and it could pose a health risk.
Are you going to fement it twice?
Why did you stop for three years?
How long before you are enjoying a chilled glass?