I real newbie-First time cleaning and missing little bottler

[Nakaleen]

Ok I just got myself a Coopers Kit and a heating pad (since I live in Ballarat it dose get cold at nights).

I have tried to follow the booklet that came with the kit (I have a MODEN home system so I can't watch the VHS). and tried this forum. I have started unpacking the kit now and are ready to start.

Just a question, both in the booklet and here it says to clean and to remove residue etc... WHAT residue? it is brand new, I can't see any..... Anyway since it is brand new dose it still need to be Sanitised?

Also dose it need the 'Little bottler' as that was missing from the kit, and if I do need it where can I get one?

[Toam]

Just a question, both in the booklet and here it says to clean and to remove residue etc... WHAT residue? it is brand new, I can't see any..... Anyway since it is brand new dose it still need to be Sanitised?

You'll work this out when you are cleaning after your first brew

You should sterilise it regardless, better safe than sorry. I think the video says you should sterilise the fermenter but not worry about the bottles... but why not?

And as for the bottler, it is pretty much a necessity for bottling. It should have come with the kit.

Homebrew shops should have one or try http://www.craftbrewer.com.au

[Nakaleen]

And as for the bottler, it is pretty much a necessity for bottling. It should have come with the kit.

Nope.. pulled everying out of the kit and no bottler.... There is a local brewing shop I'll try them tomorrow.

[Toam]

I would suggest contacting the place you bought the kit.

[Pale_Ale]

Let Coopers know. They will send a replacement free of charge, along with other product if you're lucky.

[Nakaleen]

Let Coopers know. They will send a replacement free of charge, along with other product if you're lucky.

E-mailed Coopers just now.

I got the kit from Big-W and it was sealed....

Oh well I have started brewing (fingers crossed)

[Toam]

Let Coopers know. They will send a replacement free of charge, along with other product if you're lucky.

That is excellent customer service/relations.

[Boonie]

I had a can with no yeast.

They sent me 3 or 4 yeasts........

They were quick and responsive as well

Cheers

Boonie

[Nakaleen]

Cool, good to see they look after there customers

just waiting for it to start bubbleing (nothing yet after 2 hours at 18c)

[Boonie]

Are you frothing at the mouth yet?

[Trough Lolly]

He's using his mouth as the primary fermenter??

18C is a good ale fermentation temp - keep it there if you can....A common mistake for new brewers is to follow the instructions and ferment at 26C - which is fine if you like drinking fermented pear juice!

Cheers,
TL

[Nakaleen]

I got it to around 18c with a heating pad at night and around 18c-20c during the day.

After just under a day it finally started to bubble.

[Liz E]

I accidently lost the little bottler down the sink a long time ago. Haven't really missed it at all. Have to do a little more wrist work but nothing excessive.

[Boonie]

Wrist work ....don't go there

Liz E, I'd find it cumbersome having to turn the tap off at every bottle.

Do you lean it over to get the final litre or so out of fermenter, you must have help .

How do you bottle, turn tap off and hold fermenter on lean all in one go........ah, that's right your a lady ......but I have a spare Little bottler if you want it, just email me and I will post it to you.

You only need the bit off the end right?

Cheers

Boonie