New to forum and brewing

[erneman]

Hi all

New to all this, quite exciting I have to say.

Bought and brewed a Muntons Mexican Cerveza.

Brewed it on Monday and had a reading on 1042.

Bubbled away for a couple of days and nothing for 24 hours. Took a reading and it was 1012.

Is this very fast. I know it's not ready yet and will be another 2 weeks anyways, but wasn't expecting it to get to this stage already.

[johnrm]

Hi Erneman,
Firstly, Welcome to the forum, you have come to the right place to ask all the wrong questions!
Next up, I have updated my predictive text so when I type your forum name it no longer comes up 'Enemas'.
As for the beer, that sounds a little quick, what was your pitching temp and ferment temp like?
But don't worry, it will probably be fine!

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[erneman]

Hi

Pitched at 25c and it fermentated at 22c.

I won't be touching it for a fortnight at least, was just concerned it hadn't fermentated at all.

[johnrm]

I've not done that kit, but it's at 3.9%, don't forget you can add .5% for carbing. A little quick, but should be fine.

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[erneman]

thanks for reply johnrm,  will leave for a fortnight anyway and hopefully it will be ok.

[erneman]

Well all bottled, waiting game begins.

Next up a stout me thinks.

[Blueshed]

Well all bottled, waiting game begins.

Next up a stout me thinks.

plenty of good info and tips here http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php/board,9.0.html

[erneman]

Had to try a bottle tonight after a fortnight in the bottle, and it is superb. 

[LordEoin]

generally, mexican cerveza will be best young
and generally, your first brew will be the greatest thing since sliced pan.
combined, this brew won't last long, well done and enjoy it 

[sub82]

Good stuff and congrats! Is it a corona/desperados style of beer?

[erneman]

Like a corona, but more body and bite to it, have to say its great, but would say that giving its my first brew.