oach
Well-Known Member
Hey All,
It has been almost 48 hours with no action going on in the fermenter of my third beer. I know this might be a little early to worry, but I use Nottingham dry yeast since it neutral (I will start exploring the complexities of yeast soon) and a quick starter and fermenter.
There are obviously many reasons why this could be but my brew day went the same as any other and I used the same yeast I used in the past. The only difference was boiling the cup of water before I put the yeast in (yes, I let it cool to 90 degrees before adding the yeast) per John Palmer's book in the yeast section on dry yeast. I usually just place the yeast in hot water from the tap, no boiling.
Usually the yeast "bubbles" up when placed in water before pitching, this time it just sank to the bottom and has done the same in the carboy.
Is this set of yeast screwed and should I pick up another packet of yeast tonight?
Thank you for your time and help.
It has been almost 48 hours with no action going on in the fermenter of my third beer. I know this might be a little early to worry, but I use Nottingham dry yeast since it neutral (I will start exploring the complexities of yeast soon) and a quick starter and fermenter.
There are obviously many reasons why this could be but my brew day went the same as any other and I used the same yeast I used in the past. The only difference was boiling the cup of water before I put the yeast in (yes, I let it cool to 90 degrees before adding the yeast) per John Palmer's book in the yeast section on dry yeast. I usually just place the yeast in hot water from the tap, no boiling.
Usually the yeast "bubbles" up when placed in water before pitching, this time it just sank to the bottom and has done the same in the carboy.
Is this set of yeast screwed and should I pick up another packet of yeast tonight?
Thank you for your time and help.