I brewed a porter on Saturday morning, added the liquid yeast (no starter) from an inflated (somewhat) smack pack. The wort was at the correct temp when I pitched the yeast. The primary is in the basement, the air temp is around 75. There are no signs of fermentation (used Activator Scottish Ale) as of Tuesday afternoon, no bubbles in the air lock, and nothing on the top of the liquid. I placed the primary in an ice bath with a wet towel wrapped around it Tuesday afternoon. Is this going to be enough to get it down to acceptable temps? The instructions called for a fermenting temp between 70 and 55.
Is it ruined? How long do I let it sit like this? How do you get your beer to the right temps for brewing.
I have made about 8 batches and have not had this slow of fermentation yet. Thanks.
Is it ruined? How long do I let it sit like this? How do you get your beer to the right temps for brewing.
I have made about 8 batches and have not had this slow of fermentation yet. Thanks.