Jason Burrell Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 So I’m doing my first brew with the American Pale Ale brewprint. I sanitized the machine, put in my water, yeast, elements, and enhancers and fired it off with the app. During the prolongation phase I could see the beginnings of bubbling and the ingredients stayed in top. From my reading, I understand this is what should happen. Im now on day 3. The water at the bottom has finally started to turn a bit amber. The temperature has been consistent at 63F throughout the cycle. But I’m not seeing any significant bubbling. And of course I’m not going to go opening the top and contaminate everything Is this normal for this brewprint or has my yeast committed suicide? As this is my first brew ever I don’t have any experience to compare it to. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Schramm Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Hi Jason! I just finished my first brew as well and started on my second. I had the same questions. Has your droid detected fermentation yet? I actually contacted Liam from BrewArt and asked if this was normal. His explanation was this " there is no need to concerned if the elements and enhancers haven't dissolved, as long as you put he yeast in first. The way it work is, the yeast will rehydrate in the water and will start working on the sugars in the BeerDroid, once fermentation picks up it will create a vortex and mix everything together." Does this answer your question? Also, there is a group on Facebook "BrewArt Owners - BeerDroid and BrewFlo". I would suggest joining that as it way more active than these forums! Bunch of great guys and have helped tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Although an old post I’ll make comment incase others refer to this thread. You need to remember the viewing window only gives a limited view in terms of the whole fermenter and consequently whilst bubbling is going on it may take a minute or so (by pressing and keeping light on) for a bubble/s to pass where the viewing window is. Another sign of fermentation activity is the time taken to increase the brewing temperature, fermentation creates heat therefore the speed in the temperature going from the low value to the high value will quicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Just kegged the American Pale Ale at 10 days, smelt nice. Cleaned unit, sanitised and have now put down a Bavarian Lager. Easy as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just pour my first one nearly 6 weeks after fermentation. Looks great, smells citrusy with sweet background. Taste of citrus, lemon?/grapefruit and not over powering. Has a bitter finish that is not overpowering nor does it linger. Refreshing brew, another good drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 How does this rank against Cooper pale ale? Did you prefer it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 41 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: How does this rank against Cooper pale ale? Did you prefer it? Not as strong, less of an intense flavour and not as bitter in the finish. I like the Coopers Pale Ale however not a session drink for me, however the American Pale Ale is easy going, will be great in summer. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 What did you think of the Bavarian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: What did you think of the Bavarian? Review just published today in Brewprint. “ “Put this one down on 28/5 and kegged on 7/6/19. This is a really crisp enjoyable lager. Sweet malty flavours backed with a slight herbal finish. This a brew anytime drink.” Its a great drop and hoping the Belgian Lager you like is just as good. I would brew this one if I were you. Edited July 17, 2019 by Barrelboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Yep, already brewed and enjoyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Bummer, another keg of this delicious easy going American Pale Ale down the hatch. You can’t lick kegs out, pity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 so worth brewing this one, how does it compare to say a Coopers pale ale? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 10 hours ago, Rob Courtney said: so worth brewing this one, how does it compare to say a Coopers pale ale? Ha ha, you already asked that above 😀😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 48 minutes ago, Barrelboy said: Ha ha, you already asked that above 😀😳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 In my defence, I did spend most of the day putting up the nets at cricket and hand mowing a large area of the oval that was too soft to have the ride on, so I was just a touch buggered. I mean, you should have seen how many times I rechecked my order last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: In my defence, I did spend most of the day putting up the nets at cricket and hand mowing a large area of the oval that was too soft to have the ride on, so I was just a touch buggered. I mean, you should have seen how many times I rechecked my order last night. Ha, forgiven 👍. Out of interest I run a stock list on excel, helps in working out what I need. I still have 17 tins of various Coopers in stock (34 x 10l brews) so ordering ingredients has to take them into account as well. (17 tins I hear you ask, earlier in the year BigW had a 20% discount special so for example a can of English bitter at normally $16 was $12.80) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Ok kegged this one today and sampled some to see what it was like. Yeah, can see how people rave about this, strong fruit flavours, should be nice from the keg late Jan, early Feb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: Ok kegged this one today and sampled some to see what it was like. Yeah, can see how people rave about this, strong fruit flavours, should be nice from the keg late Jan, early Feb Ha, if you can hold off that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, Barrelboy said: Ha, if you can hold off that long. Didn't say the bottles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Even saying that, the bottles may get a good sitting first, building a far stock, should be up to 16 kegs by December as well as 100 + bottles. Then I can do stuff like make a Coopers Vintage, knowing I can let it sit for 6 months or more. The plan ( the one I haven't explained to the wife) is 20 kegs, maybe 150-200 longnecks and I reckon I won't even bother labelling unless it is a long time beer like a Vintage ale etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Good idea and love a good stock pile. A tip for labelling, when I was bottling I’d put a code on the lid and have it referenced in a dedicated brew note book with all the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Think I had one of these tonight out of "the mystery box" Went alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 5 weeks secondary...can see why people talk this one up. I had one of the dregs bottles (last two from droid) but yeah, that is bloody nice. May need to bring that keg forward in the line. I am really impressed with that, I can see why they include it with a new purchase. This is the beer that if you told a mate you bought brewart, brewed this, gave it a few weeks secondary and said "I made this" your mate would be like "F*&% off you did, that's a craft brew" Edited November 26, 2019 by Rob Courtney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 16 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: 5 weeks secondary...can see why people talk this one up. I had one of the dregs bottles (last two from droid) but yeah, that is bloody nice. May need to bring that keg forward in the line. I am really impressed with that, I can see why they include it with a new purchase. This is the beer that if you told a mate you bought brewart, brewed this, gave it a few weeks secondary and said "I made this" your mate would be like "F*&% off you did, that's a craft brew" Spot on and your right, smart sample for selling the droid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 It is definitely on the standards list...bugger that makes about 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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