Blackhawkbrew
Well-Known Member
I know that I'm still a noob, but the two BB Holiday Ale kits I recently brewed have given me fits! The first kit started fermentation real slow. On the third day I was just about to pitch a starter and the airlock was bubbling. I added a pound of honey after about three days of fermentation and it continued for the next several days. For the second kit, which I brewed a two weeks later, I used the original starter and added a second starter, to assure good yeast production. I thought I would have vigerous fermentation. It started rather quickly, later that night, but was never what I was anticipating (I was all ready for a blow off tube ). After about two days of fermentation (2 or 3 bubbles every 10-15 seconds) I added the pound of honey. There was high krausen when I added the honey, so I know fermentation took place, but I was anticipating SOME activity after adding the honey, but so far nothing.
I know I'm being paranoid. I've been reading quite a bit about fermenation temperatures and have been trying to keep the temps stable (72-70 degrees) with water bath. Tell me everything will be ok?
Talk me down!!
By the way, I used White Labs California Ale yeast for both batches.
I know I'm being paranoid. I've been reading quite a bit about fermenation temperatures and have been trying to keep the temps stable (72-70 degrees) with water bath. Tell me everything will be ok?
Talk me down!!
By the way, I used White Labs California Ale yeast for both batches.