eightohhthree
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Noob Here. I'm on my second extract batch (American Wheat). My first batch (BB German Altbier Kit) is on it's 3rd week in the primary. I pitched the dry yeast directly into my bucket and he air lock was furiously bubbling within 12 hours. I was actually concerned about this one cause the "best by" date on the package was September of 2009. It seems to be doing just fine though.
I went to my LHBS and picked up another fermenting bucket and one of their in house American Wheat kits. I did everything the same as my first batch, except for I put the package of yeast in to a pyrex of luke warm water from the tap. It was fizzing a little and 15 minutes later I pitched into my bucket of 62 degree wort.
I did this Sunday afternoon, It's now Tuesday afternoon and still no activity in the air lock. I am wondering if I may have messed up somewhere along the line.
I have been reading HBT for 3 days straight, and everything says to just wait it out and the yeast will take care of it. I plan on leaving in the primary for 3 weeks or so to allow the yeast to run it's coarse. How long should I wait to take a hydrometer reading?
Im havent been screwing with my beer cause I am doing everything I can to avoid contamination. Im just a little concerned cause this one isnt taking off like the last one did. I wasnt really worried about it until we hit the 3 day mark.
I went to my LHBS and picked up another fermenting bucket and one of their in house American Wheat kits. I did everything the same as my first batch, except for I put the package of yeast in to a pyrex of luke warm water from the tap. It was fizzing a little and 15 minutes later I pitched into my bucket of 62 degree wort.
I did this Sunday afternoon, It's now Tuesday afternoon and still no activity in the air lock. I am wondering if I may have messed up somewhere along the line.
I have been reading HBT for 3 days straight, and everything says to just wait it out and the yeast will take care of it. I plan on leaving in the primary for 3 weeks or so to allow the yeast to run it's coarse. How long should I wait to take a hydrometer reading?
Im havent been screwing with my beer cause I am doing everything I can to avoid contamination. Im just a little concerned cause this one isnt taking off like the last one did. I wasnt really worried about it until we hit the 3 day mark.