butler1244
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jan 18, 2011
- Messages
- 63
- Reaction score
- 0
First time brewer and poster...
I've been really excited about finally getting to try out homebrewing. I received a pretty good brewing kit for Christmas along with a True Brew Amber Ale extract kit. After researching on here and reading The Joy of Brewing, I figured I was ready to dive in. I brewed Saturday and saw a lot of activity, about 1 bubble per second, but woke up today and there is zero activity. From what I've read, this may be no big deal and there could still be activity going on. The OG was right in line with the kit at 1.044. Fermentation temp is kept between 64-68 degrees with a Thermawrap. Haven't been able to keep it at a constant temperature since I didn't know I needed a digital controller with the wrap. Basement temperature is 60-62 degrees...would that be safe to leave it at or do I keep the heat up? Unfortunately, I do not know what yeast it was that came with the kit...I believe it was Muntons dry yeast.
I did rehydrate prior to pitching. Also, I probably shouldn't have but I panicked and already took a reading from the spigot..it's down to 1.021.
I've been really excited about finally getting to try out homebrewing. I received a pretty good brewing kit for Christmas along with a True Brew Amber Ale extract kit. After researching on here and reading The Joy of Brewing, I figured I was ready to dive in. I brewed Saturday and saw a lot of activity, about 1 bubble per second, but woke up today and there is zero activity. From what I've read, this may be no big deal and there could still be activity going on. The OG was right in line with the kit at 1.044. Fermentation temp is kept between 64-68 degrees with a Thermawrap. Haven't been able to keep it at a constant temperature since I didn't know I needed a digital controller with the wrap. Basement temperature is 60-62 degrees...would that be safe to leave it at or do I keep the heat up? Unfortunately, I do not know what yeast it was that came with the kit...I believe it was Muntons dry yeast.
I did rehydrate prior to pitching. Also, I probably shouldn't have but I panicked and already took a reading from the spigot..it's down to 1.021.