pig140
FBC
Couple questions. I brewed an English ale Monday night. I had less boil off than I expected but I still hit my predicted OG, so I don't have as much headspace as usual in my bucket. It was very well oxygenated. Pitched yeast dry around 68-70 degrees. Fermentation fridge set to 64. Fermentation started around 24 hours.
At 48 hours, the Ever Clear in my airlock was almost gone. I topped it off and it's rocking. This morning I checked it and it's slowed but only slightly. The Ever Clear is down a little already. Had to top off again. I've always used Ever Clear and I double checked the fridge temp - 63 degrees today. I have NOT checked the beer temp, but I will on my lunch break.
Is this happening because the low headspace or because the beer may be too hot? If so, should I drop my fridge temp to 60?
At 48 hours, the Ever Clear in my airlock was almost gone. I topped it off and it's rocking. This morning I checked it and it's slowed but only slightly. The Ever Clear is down a little already. Had to top off again. I've always used Ever Clear and I double checked the fridge temp - 63 degrees today. I have NOT checked the beer temp, but I will on my lunch break.
Is this happening because the low headspace or because the beer may be too hot? If so, should I drop my fridge temp to 60?