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Snyper564

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@Steamy Tom just to confirm the hydrated yeast wasnt foamy in the water just dissolved right? it would only be foamy if there was sugar in correct?
 
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Snyper564 said:
no just that water to hydrate the yeast remember the juice versions have most the sugar in the actual juice
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If you're going to "hydrate the yeast" add a little bit of sugar and make sure the yeast is still good or better still get it going using a little bit of the juice.
 
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Spring / still water vs tap water.

Tap water OK to use? Read that the fluoride in tap water can prevent yeast from fermenting
 
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bwana said:
If you're going to "hydrate the yeast" add a little bit of sugar and make sure the yeast is still good or better still get it going using a little bit of the juice.
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trying that now, quick question can milton kill yeast?
 
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bwana said:
As long as you're boiling it you'll be fine.
Sure. I don't see why not. It's bleach, right?
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im confused you should use milton to sterilise but not rinse afterwards (as per instructions)? is my whole batch a mess now?

So to be clear I rinsed all equipment including fermenting bottles with a milton dilution, I made sure all liquid was out then added the juice yeast etc is this batch messed now?
 
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im confused you should use milton to sterilise but not rinse afterwards (as per instructions)? is my whole batch a mess now?
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Who said not to rinse it?

I spray a weak bleach solution into the bottle when I've emptied and rinsed it. Then when it's time to bottle again I give it a quick rinse.
 
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bwana said:
Who said not to rinse it?

I spray a weak bleach solution into the bottle when I've emptied and rinsed it. Then when it's time to bottle again I give it a quick rinse.
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the milton bottle said do not rinse >_<
 
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dualmeister said:
Spring / still water vs tap water.

Tap water OK to use? Read that the fluoride in tap water can prevent yeast from fermenting
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i have been brewing Coopers beer since 2000 using tap water only
2 litres boiling water with 1kg sugar and stir until sugar has 'melted'
add my 1.5kg Coopers molasses
stir for 2 minutes
add 19 litres tap water

check brew temperature is around 24 - 29 degrees celcius then
add yeast and close it up for 7 - 10 days and then bottle
 
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Snyper564 said:
im confused you should use milton to sterilise but not rinse afterwards (as per instructions)? is my whole batch a mess now?

So to be clear I rinsed all equipment including fermenting bottles with a milton dilution, I made sure all liquid was out then added the juice yeast etc is this batch messed now?
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yes rinse, but if you havent it wont be a train smash, doubt you will even taste it
 
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bwana said:
If you're going to "hydrate the yeast" add a little bit of sugar and make sure the yeast is still good or better still get it going using a little bit of the juice.
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you can, but imo it is better without the sugar @Toxxyc can explain better
 
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