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It’s been two day since I added more yeast to my batch of brown ale (killed the first yeast). But I’m concerned because I haven’t seen too much action in the airlock. I see maybe one big bubble very minute or two. Is this normal? If not what should I do. the temp is 66F

Is the batch ruined if their no krausen?

I brewed my first brown ale on 12/2/06 and had to add more yeast on 12/4/06 because I killed the original yeast (added when too hot). When should I take a hydrometer reading? In addition, will taking the cover off cause any problems? When I take the cover off, should I see foam? P.S I see one...

Can someone please briefly explain the corny kegging process form start to finish? I have a kegerator that I used for commercial beers but I’m interested in getting my home brew into kegs. Thanks

OK thanks for all the help. i will add more yeast and hope i start to see some CO2 being released.

what is a good way to check for a leak? I dont want to use the old soap trick because of fear of gettign soap in the fermenter.

I also didnt put the yeast in water before i added it. Will that have anything to do with no action the the airlock after 3 days.

Well it was my first brew and I took the boiled extract and added it to 4 gallons of tap water. I didn’t let the wort cool and added the yeast right away. Now it’s been 3 days with no action the airlock. Rookie mistake.

I killed the yeast because I added it when the wort was too hot. Can I add more yeast to start the fermentation process over?

Yesterday I brewed my first batch of brown ale from a true brew kit. I followed the instructions but I think I killed the yeast. I boiled the extract for 30mins and the added it to 4 gallons of cold tap water in my primary fermented. Then I sprinkled the dry yeast on top immediately and let...