skipdogchip
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Yesterday, Aug 22, I started my first batch ever!!! I used a Brewer's Best German Oktoberfest kit. All went well however, today I have some concerns.
1) The fermenter temperature has risen to 79. Is this a valid concern or do I need to take some action?
2) The instructions with Brewers Best said, "Sprinkle the yeast packet on top of the wort and stir." However, the instructions on the Nottingham yeast packet said to activate the yeast with warm water. Concern?
The air lock is working fine and bubbling well. Fermentation started approx. 10 hours after everything was sealed. And I did note that the starting gravity was off. The instructions said, SG 1.052-1.055. My reading was 1.042 at 75 degrees.
Have I messed this up completely or should I continue to let it complete the frementing cycle?
Thanks ahead for all your imput and help!!!
Shipdogchip
1) The fermenter temperature has risen to 79. Is this a valid concern or do I need to take some action?
2) The instructions with Brewers Best said, "Sprinkle the yeast packet on top of the wort and stir." However, the instructions on the Nottingham yeast packet said to activate the yeast with warm water. Concern?
The air lock is working fine and bubbling well. Fermentation started approx. 10 hours after everything was sealed. And I did note that the starting gravity was off. The instructions said, SG 1.052-1.055. My reading was 1.042 at 75 degrees.
Have I messed this up completely or should I continue to let it complete the frementing cycle?
Thanks ahead for all your imput and help!!!
Shipdogchip