Adam's Apples
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Just started my second batch of homebrew last night.
Everything went 100% this time and I did several things that should improve the brew, including adding more malt and lots less sugar, cooling the wort down a lot quicker (thanks to an ice bath and our fridge) and purchasing a proper boiling pot (which is huge so no spills!).
I also aerated the mixture llike a madman, before recording a O.G. of 1.045, which beats my previous attempt of 1.028! (probably mis-recorded).
The only variable that probably isn't better this time around is the heat in my computer room, which is now hovering around 68f, compared to a 75f when I brewed before xmas. This is what I am posting about really. I remember airlock activity after about 7/8 hours first time around, but I have no activity yet and I pitched at 2am last night/this morning (yes, 2am! - decided I couldn't wait until the weekend to brew). Shoudl I worry yet? (I can hear the screams of no, but I am worried!)
Also, I'm using nearly double the malt this time around, but less sugar so the overall fermentables are only slighlty higher. The chap in the homebrew shop said the yeast might struggle if I use too much malt, so I added 2 packets just to be sure. I rehydrated it and it was frothing like a good 'un before I pitched. The yeast is Muntons Ale yeast (green packet). What are people thoughts on this? Should I add another packet as I have a spare?
Cheers
Everything went 100% this time and I did several things that should improve the brew, including adding more malt and lots less sugar, cooling the wort down a lot quicker (thanks to an ice bath and our fridge) and purchasing a proper boiling pot (which is huge so no spills!).
I also aerated the mixture llike a madman, before recording a O.G. of 1.045, which beats my previous attempt of 1.028! (probably mis-recorded).
The only variable that probably isn't better this time around is the heat in my computer room, which is now hovering around 68f, compared to a 75f when I brewed before xmas. This is what I am posting about really. I remember airlock activity after about 7/8 hours first time around, but I have no activity yet and I pitched at 2am last night/this morning (yes, 2am! - decided I couldn't wait until the weekend to brew). Shoudl I worry yet? (I can hear the screams of no, but I am worried!)
Also, I'm using nearly double the malt this time around, but less sugar so the overall fermentables are only slighlty higher. The chap in the homebrew shop said the yeast might struggle if I use too much malt, so I added 2 packets just to be sure. I rehydrated it and it was frothing like a good 'un before I pitched. The yeast is Muntons Ale yeast (green packet). What are people thoughts on this? Should I add another packet as I have a spare?
Cheers