Not fermenting

[gator777]

Brewed yesterday and still visible sing of airlock movement. It's been 24 hours.

 

[gator777]

Fermenting, sorry for the miss spelling.

 

[brew_ny]

a little more info would be helpful

S_M

 

[gator777]

I'm brewing an IPA with a starting gravity at 1.070 I pitched the yeast at 75f. It's now at 70f it's been 24 hours and still no airlock movement. Is this a concern?

 

[gator777]

I used us50 yeast a dry yeast.

 

[Hello]

Did you rehydrate the yeast? Not saying you needed to, but I wonder.
Also, sometimes fermentation can take 48 hours. It's not uncommon. Are you certain the lid is on tight (if using a bucket) or the bung is in well if you're using a carboy?

And just a thought, I could be wrong but at that OG a blow off tube may be wise. Someone else can chime in and correct me if I am wrong.


Oh and here is more on the US-05 yeast with that gravity.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/safale-05-1-070-og-235642/

Seems to be okay with 1 packet and will start but I wouldn't worry until day 2.

 

[brew_ny]

I used us50 yeast a dry yeast.

I like us-05 but I also rehydrate it and then add some wort to get it to pitch temp but that is just me

I just did a blonde ale of of sort using 05 it took all of 24 hours to get going but I had it at 64 degrees

give it time you can always pitch more yeast if need be

all the best

S_M

 

[Gremlyn]

Is there krausen? Airlocks are not good indicators of activity.

 

[NewWestBrewer]

+1 ^^^^^

Airlocks are not a good indication of fermentation. Also it can take up to 72 hours to get started. Be patient and check your seals of the bucket which could be the culprit.

 

[kh54s10]

Are you using a bucket? Gas leaks are common with the lids. 1.070 is fairly big so probably a slight underpitch - longer lag time. I bet it is fermenting or will be in a few more hours.

 

[gator777]

Ty guys, for your input.

 

[gator777]

Yes it's in a bucket but the seal is good. I'm about 95% positive.

 

[brew_ny]

Yes it's in a bucket but the seal is good. I'm about 95% positive.

have you looked inside? what do you see?

S_M

 

[gator777]

I see suds ie. Krozen

 

[brew_ny]

I see suds ie. Krozen

then it should be all good

 

[gator777]

Thanks all I got my gravity down to 1.015. And you guys were right it was the stupid bucket. I'm thinking it will ferment down to 1.010 with time. So again thanks for all your guys help.