So I brewed my first beer ever and it was a success, now it's time for my 2nd. I'm attempting to brew an extra IPA however I got lazy on Sunday and added my yeast to 85 degree wort. It's been 48 hours and nothing has happened.... I assume I shocked the yeast. Any advice or should I just repitch?? I used safeale-05 FYI
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85 should not have killed the yeast - I know this from experience. 05 is very hearty. Although I am not sure if you will get some bi-products (esters etc.) pitching that warm. Give it another day.
TahoeRy
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85 is pretty high but not enough to kill the yeast. It still maybe working or having a slow start and not showing much sign. Give it a few more days and take a sample to check the gravity. See where you are from there.
Whats the temperature where you are fermenting? cold basement floors can get ya. I try to keep mine at around 68 and off the floor
Apparently familiarity bred comtempt quickly in this case.
You know, you should really think about investing in a wort chiller. You can make one for under 40$ with coiled copper tube and a washing machine inlet hose.
That way you would not end up waiting 10 hours for you beer to cool down.
I'm glad fermentation started ! The krausen looks good !
Cheers!
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Definitely a chiller could be handy. But really, a good ice water bath always knocks my temps down at a rapid pace.
Beer is very forgiving. Usually time heals most ailments.
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