Brewed my first batch ever Saturday Feb 6th (bought kit from Midwest Brewing Supplies). Came with an Irish Red Ale. Put into fermenter Saturday afternoon (used a dry yeast - maybe Munstons). No action until Monday and then kicked in to a decent active bubbling on Tuesday (yesterday). Power went out (at least an hour) early this morning, and that is our only source of heat. I wrapped the pail in blankets (only option I had). By the time I was up and preparing for work, the activity had slowed considerably. I came home from lunch and it had subsided even more. I came home after work to discover the heat was off again (this time due to a tripped breaker). I have no idea how long it was off, but could have been up to 3 or 4 hours. Now the action is down to almost nothing.
What can I do? I doubt the fermentation could have been over that fast. Can I do a secondary, changing to the glass carboy?
Any help appreciated.
What can I do? I doubt the fermentation could have been over that fast. Can I do a secondary, changing to the glass carboy?
Any help appreciated.