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I will definitely boil for the next one. The last yeast package never mentioned boiling but will do from now on.

thanks doubled appreciate the help. I guess i will find out in the next few days how this turns out.

should I stick with the nottingham that I used the first time, or could I go with a different type?

funny you mention that chris. I have about four buddies that brew but we all started around the same time and all just learned today they we need to keep yeast in stock. haha

thanks was already telling my friend that. Should I pitch any type in particular tomorrow or tuesday?

hydrometer was reading at 1.062, pretty much same as when I started. has a stout taste to it still. Might even be able to get yeast tomorrow if place is open

The water I used was from the tap

I rehydrated the yeast, but I am gonna believe that my wort may still have been to hot. The nottingham yeast I used did not have me boil the water it wanted it just warm or near room temp. Didn't know if there was any saving at this point.

yeah there was one small spot and I skimmed it off

used nottingham english ale yeast on day 1

Brewing a choc. cherry stout. used nottingham english ale yeast 8 days later pulled the lid off the plastic fermentation bucket and nothing has happened. gravity has not changed, one spot of mold and no yeast nearby til most likely tuesday. Smells ok tastes ok just need to know if I should keep...