To Rack or Not to Rack (Festa Brew and NG Starter Kit)

[gm-]

You should be fine adding an airlock at this point.

So just continue with the rest of the instruction? I added the air lock

Just relax and let it sit for 2-3 weeks, when you have time to bottle, rack to a bottling bucket, add priming sugar and bottle.

[GuingesRock]

....The Festa instructions and NG instructions for Festa are really good... for lighting the stove with.

[bluenose]

....The Festa instructions and NG instructions for Festa are really good... for lighting the stove with.

You'll get much better product if you keep the yeast happy and let them do their thing over 3 weeks. Cold crash or use glycerin (though, I've never tried it) if you're worried about sediment.

[catharus]

Hey, I have a question that seems to fit into this thread. I've just started a FestaBrew batch, and would like to do a single stage fermentation. This is my first time brewing. I snapped the lid tight and put an airlock on last night when I started it. Should I have the lid loose for a few days, and then snap it tight?

Also, there wasn't lots of space between the top of the liquid and the top of the bucket (maybe 4", enough for a few more litres). Am I going to run into problems with not enough space for krausen?

Also, should 2 weeks be enough fermenting time (before bottling)?

[jtmwhyte]

Hey, I have a question that seems to fit into this thread. I've just started a FestaBrew batch, and would like to do a single stage fermentation. This is my first time brewing. I snapped the lid tight and put an airlock on last night when I started it. Should I have the lid loose for a few days, and then snap it tight? NO

Also, there wasn't lots of space between the top of the liquid and the top of the bucket (maybe 4", enough for a few more litres). Am I going to run into problems with not enough space for krausen? IF IT'S A STANDARD BUCKET FOR HOMEBREWING THEN YOU'LL BE FINE. I'VE NEVER HaD A FESTA BREW KIT NEED A TONNE OF SPACE.

Also, should 2 weeks be enough fermenting time (before bottling)? YES, BUT GO WITH 3 WEEKS AND STRAIGHT TO THE BOTTLING BUCKET

Reponses are bolded in-line. Welcome to brewing. Relax.

[catharus]

Hey jtmwhyte, thanks for the reply. It is a standard homebrewing bucket from Noble Grape, so sounds like I'll be fine.

Thanks again for the info.