Did something new today

[dhelegda]

I celebrated National Homebrew Day by making a black IPA, today I used accumash and yeast nutrient, I had active fermentation an hour after I added my yeast stater I use Wyeast American Ale II. Thought I'd share, never had one take off so quick before!

 

[kh54s10]

That is pretty quick. You are controlling the fermentation temperature? If the temps are good and the yeast handling is good you are well on your way.

I usually end up my brew sessions in the early evening. I put my fermenters in my chamber and usually don't look until at least the next day but sometimes I hear the bubbles in the blow off container. I really don't know how quick the fastest one started.

 

[dhelegda]

If I'm brewing an ale I put them under a pub table in my manroom out of light had have had great success. If I'm lagering they go in my garage fridge at a controlled temp. I was just surprised how fast it took off.