Agtronic
Well-Known Member
Hey guys, gals,
I started fermenting a batch of beer about two weeks ago, and nothing happened, no krausen or anything. It just looked like it sat there doing nothing. I thought maybe I had dead yeast, so I pitched a second packet, and still it did nothing.
You can read all about it here : https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f37/very-novice-question-141227/
So finally, I think I know what I did wrong. I only used 1 lbs. of DME, when I should have used 2. I should have realized this when I got an OG reading of 1.030.
These are my options :
A) Dump the batch and start over.
B) Add another pound of DME to the batch, and see what happens. Only thing I'm worried about is I have been poking and smelling, and tasting this thing for the last 2 weeks. I'm scared I've ruined it.
The crazy idea : With option B, would it be crazy to pour the wort back into a boiling pot and boil it for a bit to make sure it's "clean" and then cool it and repitch the yeast? Or is it not even worth the effort?
Thanks!
I started fermenting a batch of beer about two weeks ago, and nothing happened, no krausen or anything. It just looked like it sat there doing nothing. I thought maybe I had dead yeast, so I pitched a second packet, and still it did nothing.
You can read all about it here : https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f37/very-novice-question-141227/
So finally, I think I know what I did wrong. I only used 1 lbs. of DME, when I should have used 2. I should have realized this when I got an OG reading of 1.030.
These are my options :
A) Dump the batch and start over.
B) Add another pound of DME to the batch, and see what happens. Only thing I'm worried about is I have been poking and smelling, and tasting this thing for the last 2 weeks. I'm scared I've ruined it.
The crazy idea : With option B, would it be crazy to pour the wort back into a boiling pot and boil it for a bit to make sure it's "clean" and then cool it and repitch the yeast? Or is it not even worth the effort?
Thanks!