Well, week one of the fermentation process is already done so it was time to transfer the beer to the secondary fermenter. This will allow the beer to be clearer when bottling and filter out the dead yeast cells allowing live ones to continue fermenting. Upon opening the lid I was pleasantly greeted by a strong beer aroma and noticeable foam, which can mean only one thing. It's working! However, there were some specks on the surface that could have been left over wort or yeast...or contamination. I have to ask a few homebrewing experts to find out, but I think it's fine.
Looks darker than the last batch..? Same kitchen towel base though :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is darker. It's because I steeped grain this time to add flavor, which also added the richer color (and hopefully flavor). Last time was basically the same recipe, but with no grain thus the lighter color.
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