swampdog
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I made the first batch with my new all grain set-up on Saturday (an oatmeal stout). I made the mistake of letting the water run on the immersion chiller while we went inside for dinner, and over-did the cooling. Then I compounded it by pitching the yeast anyway, rather than waiting for the wort to return to room temperature. I did not check the actual temp, but it was plenty cold. There was still very little noticable activity when I went to bed six hours later. The next morning, there was none. I do have what appears to be settled yeast in the bottom of the carboy, but the airlock never moves. I'm wondering if the visible fermentaion was fine, and I just missed it, or if it never happened at all. What should I do now?? Re-pitch with fresh yeast??? Wait???
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.