Hi there,
I put down a european style lager with a brewkit #62 - not sure of the name but it has saaz hops. I used a Coopers lager as the base but knowing (from these pages) it had a lager yeast I scratched around and found a morgans yeast packet. This recommended temps in the 15-30 degree range
Not sure whether this was a lager or ale yeast, I added half of the Coopers yeast in addition. Fermentation began on day 2 at 18 degrees but stopped on day three at 16 degrees. I have since started up the heat pad and now have 20 degrees but no sign fermentation has re-started.
Should I add another yeast pack? If the yeast has died early, will it affect the taste of the beer or just the strength.
Ta for any help
Common question: My brew is not fermenting
The Coopers Lager has an ale yeast thoughJeff wrote:I used a Coopers lager as the base but knowing (from these pages) it had a lager yeast
If the Morgans yeast recommends 15-30 degrees then it must be an ale yeast too.
I've had brews ferment for only a day and they turned out fine. I'd wait a few more days with the temp at 18 degrees and keep checking the SG. If the SG sticks around 1010 then fermentation is probably complete. If you check the SG and it is at 1030 or something much higher than 1010 then it might be an idea to chuck in another packet of yeast.
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I started by ESB freshwort hoegaarden clone about 3 days ago. Very tiny yeast sediment and very little frothing. I went down to the HSB to get some more of the same yeast and I actually rehydrated it in half a cup of water at 30 degrees. When i opened up the fermentor I realised why it wasnt bubbling away: alot of the yeast I put in originally was stuck the foam that was made wheni gave the wort a stir. It didnt actually sink down into the wort.
Next time I will always rehydrate beforehand and pitch the yeast in liquid to ensure I actually submerses in the wort.
Next time I will always rehydrate beforehand and pitch the yeast in liquid to ensure I actually submerses in the wort.
Re-assurance
Hi Guys,
I've been going over the forums for about a week now and I must say, without the forums I would be lost - so firstly a big congrats to everyone who makes this possible,
I am a complete noob at this - which is slightly embarrasing when my dad is one of the head honcho's for Tooheys (I know that name doesn't sit to well around here........)
Anyone, I have just put down my first batch of Ale, I put it down about 32 hours ago - there is no bubbles at all coming thrgh the airlock, however there is a vast amount of "head" on top of the brew.
The original SG was 1048 and now it's 1039 - so there is definately something going on. There is also bubbles in the beer.
I just want some assurance I suppose that even tho there is no bubbling - I am still on track to drink my own homemade beer goodness.
I've been going over the forums for about a week now and I must say, without the forums I would be lost - so firstly a big congrats to everyone who makes this possible,
I am a complete noob at this - which is slightly embarrasing when my dad is one of the head honcho's for Tooheys (I know that name doesn't sit to well around here........)
Anyone, I have just put down my first batch of Ale, I put it down about 32 hours ago - there is no bubbles at all coming thrgh the airlock, however there is a vast amount of "head" on top of the brew.
The original SG was 1048 and now it's 1039 - so there is definately something going on. There is also bubbles in the beer.
I just want some assurance I suppose that even tho there is no bubbling - I am still on track to drink my own homemade beer goodness.
Last edited by the_fuzz on Monday Dec 25, 2006 10:30 am, edited 1 time in total.
Cheers Mate,Oliver wrote:Hi the_fuzz,
Welcome to the wonderful world of homebrewing.
If you read this thread carefully, you'll see you probably haven't got anything to worry about and that your beer is progressing well.
Happy brewing.
Oliver
This site has been a blessing for my home brew adventure - I'm about to bottle my first brew - and so far it tastes pretty good.
Cheers
Michael
Hey everyone, noob question #1097309721340987
My brew has been brewing along nicely since saturday, but i forgot to take a OG reading, the brewcraft calculator tells me it should have been 1038 and i should expect a final gravity of 1006 for 4.9%. now the problem is that my airlock has stopped bubbling and there is very little pressure coming pushing back on it and i got a reading tonight of 1012, all action seemes to have ceased, will i get a lower reading if i leave it longer? or hve i buggered it. Also i plan on kegging this batch and i'm going to clear it and add finnings, do i have to wait untill i aquire 1006 or will it continue to ferment after i tranfer it into a clearing pail?
thanks!
My brew has been brewing along nicely since saturday, but i forgot to take a OG reading, the brewcraft calculator tells me it should have been 1038 and i should expect a final gravity of 1006 for 4.9%. now the problem is that my airlock has stopped bubbling and there is very little pressure coming pushing back on it and i got a reading tonight of 1012, all action seemes to have ceased, will i get a lower reading if i leave it longer? or hve i buggered it. Also i plan on kegging this batch and i'm going to clear it and add finnings, do i have to wait untill i aquire 1006 or will it continue to ferment after i tranfer it into a clearing pail?
thanks!
