Worked up my first batch yesterday during the game, it was an ACME IPA Clone (North Coast Brewing), Partial Mash. Never home brewed before, so this was square one for me basically. My question - it's been 16 hours and there is no activity in my airlock.... Is this a problem or am I being impatient?
I'm sure this is a common problem, so sorry for repeating the question, but I wanted to give some specifics.
Here's some of my details:
Recipe Volume: 5 gal
Yeast Used: White Labs American Ale Yeast Blend - WLP060
My Wort produced about 3 gallons, then I topped it off in the fermentor with two gallons of tap water.
Sealed the lid and rocked back and forth (Aerated) for about 5 min, THEN pitched my yeast. Temp was about 80deg.
*NOTE* I noticed a big frothy head (krausen??) after I aerated, but before I pitched.
Pitched the yeast on top of it and sealed lid again and inserted airlock.
(Did NOT stir in yeast...should I have?)
Hydrometer Reader: Took this reading PRIOR to adding yeast
74 deg
Reading - 1.060, on the line
Anyway, its just hanging at about 70-72 deg right now, room temp. couple little condensation bubbles in the airlock...but really no other activity. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for reading!
Good news is, I at least got to drink Pliny while I brewed and watched football.
I'm sure this is a common problem, so sorry for repeating the question, but I wanted to give some specifics.
Here's some of my details:
Recipe Volume: 5 gal
Yeast Used: White Labs American Ale Yeast Blend - WLP060
My Wort produced about 3 gallons, then I topped it off in the fermentor with two gallons of tap water.
Sealed the lid and rocked back and forth (Aerated) for about 5 min, THEN pitched my yeast. Temp was about 80deg.
*NOTE* I noticed a big frothy head (krausen??) after I aerated, but before I pitched.
Pitched the yeast on top of it and sealed lid again and inserted airlock.
(Did NOT stir in yeast...should I have?)
Hydrometer Reader: Took this reading PRIOR to adding yeast
74 deg
Reading - 1.060, on the line
Anyway, its just hanging at about 70-72 deg right now, room temp. couple little condensation bubbles in the airlock...but really no other activity. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for reading!
Good news is, I at least got to drink Pliny while I brewed and watched football.