The one on the left is my first batch, the right my second (just bottled).
I'm very happy with the colour improvement and the sample tastes were better too. Fingers crossed I'll have a much less bitter batch.
My changes to the first run were blocking any outdoor lights (newspaper over window -my wife loved it) and keeping it in a water bath to regulate temperature until sampling time.
In the next batch, or the one after, I should have an under counter fridge to keep it in so this'll help even more.
Congratulations, looks very nice!
The process is going to keep evolving, and mastery will grow with time. Being able to control the fermentation temperature is a huge deal, in my increasingly educated opinion it's key to getting a clean taste. The fridge is definitely something to look forward to. You also get the option to cold crash. Cheers!
Haha thanks for the congratulations! Now time to sit and wait. Anticipating the first sip :D