Z Zanereb New Member Joined Mar 26, 2021 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Apr 2, 2021 #1 Hi all, is the gravity dropping too fast ? The kit does say fermentation should be finished in 6 days. It's coopers lager kit
Hi all, is the gravity dropping too fast ? The kit does say fermentation should be finished in 6 days. It's coopers lager kit
VikeMan It ain't all burritos and strippers, my friend. Joined Aug 24, 2010 Messages 5,874 Reaction score 5,999 Apr 2, 2021 #2 It's not only possible, but fairly likely, depending on fermentation temperatures and an adequate yeast pitch.
It's not only possible, but fairly likely, depending on fermentation temperatures and an adequate yeast pitch.
day_trippr The Central Scruuuutinizer HBT Supporter Joined May 31, 2011 Messages 44,908 Reaction score 33,247 Location Stow, MA Apr 2, 2021 #3 I routinely have brews that go from 70-75 points down to 18-20 points in under 72 hours, and hit terminal gravity by 5 days. As long as you keep the wort temperature within the yeasts' neutral range the rate of SG drop is probably not an issue.... Cheers!
I routinely have brews that go from 70-75 points down to 18-20 points in under 72 hours, and hit terminal gravity by 5 days. As long as you keep the wort temperature within the yeasts' neutral range the rate of SG drop is probably not an issue.... Cheers!
Bramling Cross Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Apr 5, 2020 Messages 1,251 Reaction score 6,611 Location The 51st State Apr 3, 2021 #4 That's perfectly normal. Don't be worried, be proud! It sounds like you did a great job setting your yeast up for success. Great job!
That's perfectly normal. Don't be worried, be proud! It sounds like you did a great job setting your yeast up for success. Great job!
odie Well-Known Member Joined Dec 18, 2016 Messages 2,707 Reaction score 1,826 Location CC, TX Apr 5, 2021 #5 well we need to know OG, type yeast, ferm temps, etc... But I've seen beers finish in barely a few days. It is possible.
well we need to know OG, type yeast, ferm temps, etc... But I've seen beers finish in barely a few days. It is possible.
C Calder Well-Known Member Joined Mar 9, 2010 Messages 8,559 Reaction score 1,056 Location Ohio Apr 5, 2021 #6 Yes, that drop in that time is normal.
Spartan1979 Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Feb 13, 2011 Messages 2,261 Reaction score 796 Location O'Fallon, MO Apr 10, 2021 #7 yes