Fermentation hasn't started yet...

[DirtyOTG]

Well, 60 hours after pitching my yeast, active fermentation has yet to start. Using safale US-05, I started with 4 gallons of 100% all natural cider and 2 lbs. of brown sugar. Ended up with an OG of 1.064. About 6 hours after pitching the yeast, there was a light, frothy ring around the top. 24 hours later, I added 5 tsps of nutrient. Not one bubble has gone through the air lock. I worked very clean and sanitized everything with starsan. I'm just wondering if it will

1. Start working soon.
2. Is there anything I should add to get it going.

I'm hoping this batch is not a lost cause. Any advice would be awesome, thanks!!

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[NTXBrauer]

What temperature are you fermenting at? If you are fermenting 4 gallons in a 5 gallon carboy, it will take some time to fill the head space and create any airlock activity. Another thing to consider is that fermentation with a cider is not as aggressive as with wort in making beer. I am sure that fermentation is taking place, but just not as noticeable as you are expecting.

 

[EpicCider]

What temperature are you fermenting at? If you are fermenting 4 gallons in a 5 gallon carboy, it will take some time to fill the head space and create any airlock activity. Another thing to consider is that fermentation with a cider is not as aggressive as with wort in making beer. I am sure that fermentation is taking place, but just not as noticeable as you are expecting.

My first two questions as well. I'm guessing it's the 4 gallons in a 5 gallon carboy issue, temperature shouldn't produce no activity unless extreme.

 

[DirtyOTG]

It's been at a consistent 61°. I used Notty in my last 5 gallon batch and at the same temperature noticed a pretty vigorous fermentation after about 36 hours. I guess the thing that worries me about this batch is that it hasn't even started bubbling inside the carboy yet, just a thin ring of foam on the top.

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[DirtyOTG]

Looks like I'm in business. Just got home and it's hard at work.

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[Randzor]

60 is low for the start of fermentation... that was probably your issue.