Bottling

We bottled our JAO the other day it was nice and sweet, no aging needed. We got three and a half-ish bottles out of it. The partial bottle is already gone, since we passed it around to our friends for a taste!

Now, be amazed at my gorgeous pictures! Thank you new camera!

The original hydrometer reading was 1.129, final was 1.048, and came out to 10.75% ABV.

Next we racked the other two batches of JAO and Ginger Capsimel. 

JAO from 9-15-12, was very orangy because of the giant orange we used in it. The hydrometer read 1.009, currently at 13.4% ABV, it makes your head swim! We think it will finish out a bit dry.

JAO 9-17-12 with double spice was spicy, surprise surprise, we liked it though. It's hydrometer reading was 1.005, 13.6% ABV, not nearly as bitey as the 9-15 batch though.

Then the final batch of Ginger Capsimel was an awesome surprise. It was spicy, peppery, and sweet. There was a little heat right before you swallow but not so much that you couldn't share with the average person. The hydrometer said 1.025, 10.72% ABV. I think this baby will be our favorite brew ever!

Notes: Next time we sanitize fill one jug with water and sanitizer, shake and transfer the mix from bottle to bottle to help sanitize the racking cane and tubing thoroughly.

Gurgle gurgle

The brews are still gurgling away, our first is obviously ready to be bottled, it is so clear. The other three are still burping every few minutes at about 3 weeks old. I can't wait to try the Ginger Capsimel! I wonder if it will be lacking heat like Scout's originally did? I've been taking pics of one of them each day so we can watch its progression from cloudy to clear when it's all over. I'll post a gif when it's ready. (;