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Forgot to give a wrap-up - 4 wks fermenting (for the last week I put the fermenting beer in front of a window to keep it at 72-76 during the day, which really got it going) and it took about 5 weeks in the bottle to get tasty! Thanks for the advice!

Finally done! SG < 1.010. I do think that there are some off-flavors, but like you said - chalk it up to experience, drink it, and move on. I think the warm temps last weekend plus a good swirl got things going again, because it's been bubbling this week. Now to find time for bottling...

5 gallon, dry yeast. I might have time to get yeast next week (life!).

Hi Folks, thanks for the suggestions! Here's answers to your questions: 1. Malt - Ironmaster Imperial Pale Ale 2. SG - I lost the label somehow (wifey cleaned?), so I don't know the expected finishing SG. I just know that what I have now is something like 3.5%, lower than it should be, and...

I'll add this observation - although the brew belt looks like the simplest option, I do worry about localized heating that might not maintain a consistent temp throughout the fermenter. And, as I look around at stores online, they variably state that the brew belt will maintain temps of 73F...

Hi All, I'm trying to get my primary fermentation to stay about 70F, but it sits at about 68F at night and on cool days. It's been 3 wks (hey, I've been busy!) and the the SG went from 1.035 to 1.022 but hasn't changed in about a week (I've swished a few times and put it in a warmer place, but...

Well thanks! I feel better. Yeah Dennis (and all), my limited experience has been with blow-the-top-off fermentation. Maybe I have a slow burn. The temp is down to 70F, so the yeast may go inactive if it goes any lower, so that's another concern... maybe it's time for the electric blanket...

Ok... I'll try not to fret... it's been about 38 hrs - still no activity, and temp is now (morning) at 74F.

Pitched at 79F degrees (pale ale, kit, but I forget the brand). The temp has decreased to 77F. I opened the top (food grade 6.5gal container), which I know is a no-no to check, and it is foamy, just not ruckusly bubbling like I would expect.

Hi! I brewed a bit with a friend several years back, and recently bought the equipment to start up again. I've had the equipment since THANKSGIVING and JUST got the wort goin' yesterday! Sooo, 30hrs later, and no big bubbly goodness, yet. Not worried, yet. BUT, it got me thinking, "did...