Fermentation stopped

Conno · Nov 24, 2006

Hi
My fermentation stopped after only 36 hours, is this normal? Temps are 20C +/- 2C.
Should I just take a gravity reading today and another tomorrow to see if things have stopped? I just can't believe it could possibly be ready already.

Its a "Dark Oak Ale" with dry yeast pitched at correct temps.

david_42 · Nov 24, 2006

It can happen. I had one that took 18 hours. Taking successive gravities is the only sure check.

Noldar · Nov 24, 2006

My second brew started immediatly and was done ~ 24 hours. If you want to be safe (and you're planning on using a secondary) just stick with the 1-2-3 practice.

Conno · Nov 25, 2006

1-2-3?????

Blender · Nov 25, 2006

Conno said:
1-2-3?????

Translation
1 week in the primary fermentor. 2 weeks in the secondary fermentor. 3 weeks to carbonate in the bottle. You'll be safe giving it a good 7 days to ferment in the primary. Be patient.

NM68657 · Nov 25, 2006

I agree with the others. I had visible fermentation for 1-3 days and all three batches turned out fine. I read about people with one week or more of bubbles in the airlock, but I've not experienced that at all. I subscribe to the 1-2-3 method as well.

Conno · Nov 26, 2006

Cool, thanks folks :ban:

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