BilboBrewin
Well-Known Member
Long time reader, first time poster... have eight batches under my belt, but still learning...
I know it can take a while for bubbling to occur, but is it the same for krausen? Most threads I have read suggest looking for krausen if there is no bubbling - I did and there is none, whatsoever - zip, zilch, nada.
Some details:
The only thing that seemed off is after I decanted the yeast starter. Even after reaching room temperature, swirling it provided no bubbling, whereas before putting it in the refrigerator it would bubble with even the gentlest of swirling. Is it possible that my refrigerator is cold enough to have killed the yeast? This does seem odd given that I keep my fridge at a higher temperature setting (not one for ice cold beer here), but is the only thing I can think of...
...or perhaps I have been spoiled by the rocket fast start to fermentation that my Tripels have enjoyed, and just need to be patient? If so, when should I begin to worry/think about re-pitching/etc?
I know it can take a while for bubbling to occur, but is it the same for krausen? Most threads I have read suggest looking for krausen if there is no bubbling - I did and there is none, whatsoever - zip, zilch, nada.
Some details:
- I pitched at 68 degrees
- 1L yeast starter from a two-month old WYEAST American Ale II pack
- Starter was decanted the morning of brew day
The only thing that seemed off is after I decanted the yeast starter. Even after reaching room temperature, swirling it provided no bubbling, whereas before putting it in the refrigerator it would bubble with even the gentlest of swirling. Is it possible that my refrigerator is cold enough to have killed the yeast? This does seem odd given that I keep my fridge at a higher temperature setting (not one for ice cold beer here), but is the only thing I can think of...
...or perhaps I have been spoiled by the rocket fast start to fermentation that my Tripels have enjoyed, and just need to be patient? If so, when should I begin to worry/think about re-pitching/etc?