R ryanpetty Member Joined Jan 8, 2016 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Jan 9, 2016 #1 I started a must about six days ago, but I didn't know to activate the yeast. What do I do! Do I have to start over?
I started a must about six days ago, but I didn't know to activate the yeast. What do I do! Do I have to start over?
B brewerJase Well-Known Member Joined Apr 23, 2014 Messages 305 Reaction score 112 Location Toronto Jan 9, 2016 #2 Activate the yeast? What do you mean by that? What type of yeast did you use?
J jc5066 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 9, 2013 Messages 157 Reaction score 13 Location Brighton Jan 9, 2016 #3 You have two choices; 1. Sprinkle yeast onto juice. 2. Mix in 1/2 cup or so of warm water for 10-15 minutes per yeast pack instructions.
You have two choices; 1. Sprinkle yeast onto juice. 2. Mix in 1/2 cup or so of warm water for 10-15 minutes per yeast pack instructions.
OP OP R ryanpetty Member Joined Jan 8, 2016 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Jan 9, 2016 #4 It says on the package of yeast to activate it by adding warm water n sugar and then add it to the wine. It is wine yeast
It says on the package of yeast to activate it by adding warm water n sugar and then add it to the wine. It is wine yeast
OP OP R ryanpetty Member Joined Jan 8, 2016 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Jan 9, 2016 #5 I just put it directly to the juice, about twenty hours after using campden, so basically I'm just worried my yeast is not "alive"
I just put it directly to the juice, about twenty hours after using campden, so basically I'm just worried my yeast is not "alive"
J jc5066 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 9, 2013 Messages 157 Reaction score 13 Location Brighton Jan 9, 2016 #6 Did the top get foamy? Is there gunk on the side of the fermenter? What's your gravity reading? It should be fine.
Did the top get foamy? Is there gunk on the side of the fermenter? What's your gravity reading? It should be fine.
OP OP R ryanpetty Member Joined Jan 8, 2016 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Jan 9, 2016 #7 I did get a little foamy, the stopped. I don't have a hydrometer, to check the sg. This is my first time so, I'm expecting some mistakes
I did get a little foamy, the stopped. I don't have a hydrometer, to check the sg. This is my first time so, I'm expecting some mistakes
lumpher Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Jul 15, 2009 Messages 6,352 Reaction score 2,257 Location Texas Jan 9, 2016 #8 Don't sweat it. Just let it do its' thing. I never "activate" yeast, and it always works for me. What you did works. Yeast is powerful stuff, and knows what it's doing.
Don't sweat it. Just let it do its' thing. I never "activate" yeast, and it always works for me. What you did works. Yeast is powerful stuff, and knows what it's doing.
B brewerJase Well-Known Member Joined Apr 23, 2014 Messages 305 Reaction score 112 Location Toronto Jan 9, 2016 #9 Dry yeast should be just fine sprinkled on top.
Jelmi Active Member Joined Jan 10, 2016 Messages 36 Reaction score 4 Location Eindhoven, The Netherlands Jan 10, 2016 #10 I was worried about this on one my first batches too. Remember that it could take up to 72 hours for the yeast to show some signs of fermentation. I'm not sure but some books suggest you could also try to move the must to a bit warmer location. Has the situation changed since yesterday?
I was worried about this on one my first batches too. Remember that it could take up to 72 hours for the yeast to show some signs of fermentation. I'm not sure but some books suggest you could also try to move the must to a bit warmer location. Has the situation changed since yesterday?
OP OP R ryanpetty Member Joined Jan 8, 2016 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Jan 10, 2016 #11 Ya everything seems to be fine, thanks guys