The_Fif Member Joined Aug 21, 2011 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Location Edmond Sep 19, 2011 #1 I started my second batch of beer yet on Saturday night, and I don't believe it has started fermenting yet. Am I in trouble? Thanks
I started my second batch of beer yet on Saturday night, and I don't believe it has started fermenting yet. Am I in trouble? Thanks
gcdowd Well-Known Member Joined Jun 2, 2011 Messages 1,872 Reaction score 202 Location Baldwinsville Sep 19, 2011 #2 Are you looking for bubbles out of the airlock, because you may never see any. Only way to know is to take a gravity reading.
Are you looking for bubbles out of the airlock, because you may never see any. Only way to know is to take a gravity reading.
B BiscayneBrewing Well-Known Member Joined Apr 23, 2011 Messages 73 Reaction score 3 Location Homestead Sep 19, 2011 #3 Take a look at the sticky thread at the top of this page "Fermentation can take 24 to 72 hrs to show visible signs". Lots of good information.
Take a look at the sticky thread at the top of this page "Fermentation can take 24 to 72 hrs to show visible signs". Lots of good information.
iron_city_ap Well-Known Member Joined Oct 26, 2009 Messages 808 Reaction score 12 Location Valparaiso, Indiana Sep 19, 2011 #4 Let it ride. If you don't see anything in a day or two, it might be time to think about repitching, but don't hit the panic switch just yet.
Let it ride. If you don't see anything in a day or two, it might be time to think about repitching, but don't hit the panic switch just yet.
Revvy Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc HBT Supporter Joined Dec 11, 2007 Messages 41,288 Reaction score 3,791 Location "Detroitish" Michigan Sep 19, 2011 #5 As the sticky says, fermentation can take 24 to 72 hours. ANd that doesn't mean airlock bubbling, but a change in gravity. Meaning wait til it's been 72 hours and take a hydrometer reading.
As the sticky says, fermentation can take 24 to 72 hours. ANd that doesn't mean airlock bubbling, but a change in gravity. Meaning wait til it's been 72 hours and take a hydrometer reading.
OP OP The_Fif Member Joined Aug 21, 2011 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Location Edmond Sep 19, 2011 #6 I figured there was a thread already, guess I should open my eyes. Thanks for the advice.