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I bottled tonight and the gunk at the bottom smelled like hops and little nasty.

Well, it started bubbling a little. So I'm going ride it. Out. Next batch is going to palmers Cincinnati pale ale.

I have a list of stuff I need, or need to upgrade, and a hydrometer is on the list. Just need to make it to the store.

So I put the airlock on, no major bubbling, a few small bubbles. Also tube was pretty cleanclean a little discoloring/opaque on the end that was in the carboy. I reread the instructions and says to pitch the whole packet, but not to hydrate it.

I did clean it, but the recipe called for me to shake it. I noticed the particulates above the line as well. I don't recall noticing any bubbles or discharge. I don't have a hydrometer. But I am going to replace the blow off tube with a airlock tonight. Hopefully that will provide me with...

It was indeed dry. Directions did not say to rehydrate.

I don't know if it is all trub, I don't know what the yeast is. It is an ipa, so I'm guessing ale? I don't think it said what kind of yeast. I strained the sparge before the boil. But did not strain before putting in the carboy. Should I move it to a closet upstairs? Probably a little warmer...

I used the one that came with the kit. No idea how old tge yeast is. And given the amount of trub in this very small batch (1 gallon). I'm going to give it another day or so but will probably chalk this up to learning experience and try with new ingredients.

No bubbles at day 2. I'm Going to stick with my previous statement of waiting 3 days then probably starting over. Depending on when i can get back to the home brew store.

How do I tell?

Not yet. Blow off tube

Mid 60s basement

Thanks everyone for your advice. I think I'll do just that worldvibes and wait until the 72 hour mark. If nothing is going on at that point, I will toss it consider it experience. I think regardless I will do a batch from extract next.

Thanks bigrob

Should I be concerned about the lack of bubbling and foaming?