I have a red malt ale going now for 48 hours using a dry reydrated yeast. I proofed the yeast at 100 F for 15 minutes prior to pitching it to the cooler wort which was somewhere below 90 F. Due the process my hydrometer fell off of the counter and shattered so I have no idea about the original SG. There are no bubbles coming through the air-lock and no visible signs of krausen developing when I open the lid. The kit was a partial grain partial LME and the type of yeast used was not labelled. A batch of summer ale I made earlier that day is showing visible signs of fermentation. Both batchs are at 72 F right now.
I know that the air-lock activity (or lack of) is not a reliable indication of fermentation but I am not sure if I should try repitching the yeast (and if so, what type should I use) or if I should just wait to see what happens? The closest LHBS is over 90 minutes away. I ordered another hydrometer but it will not arrive for 7-10 days. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Mick
PS. My homebrew was a hit at my wedding and reception. I brought 100 bottles of homebrew (8 different types) and 120 bottles of microbrews and had only 6 bottles of homebrew and 20 bottles of microbrew left at the end of the evening. Thanks to all that have helped this newbie...
I know that the air-lock activity (or lack of) is not a reliable indication of fermentation but I am not sure if I should try repitching the yeast (and if so, what type should I use) or if I should just wait to see what happens? The closest LHBS is over 90 minutes away. I ordered another hydrometer but it will not arrive for 7-10 days. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Mick
PS. My homebrew was a hit at my wedding and reception. I brought 100 bottles of homebrew (8 different types) and 120 bottles of microbrews and had only 6 bottles of homebrew and 20 bottles of microbrew left at the end of the evening. Thanks to all that have helped this newbie...