Possible problem

[cstrom]

I just threw together a batch of hoppy red ale and im worried something might have gone wrong. I made sure to sanitize and airrate but its been less then 24 hours and there doesnt seem to be any signs of activity. I rehydrated the yeast as suggested in the book how to brew and its been at 65-68 degrees since then which is the suggested temp. Also its got a smell of yeasty sweet potatoes which i dont know if thats bad. Any one have any suggestions?

 

[lazarwolf]

need a lil more info. what did you sanitize with? when you rehydrated did you see any activity? what was the temperature of the wort when you pitched?

 

[flars]

Twenty-four hours is to soon to begin worrying. Some yeasts are slow to start, and if you are fermenting in a bucket, the fermentation may have begun, just no outward signs yet.
Which yeast did you use, and what is the OG and volume of the beer?

 

[kh54s10]

It is probably fine. 24 hours is way too early to get concerned. Most will start in that time. Lower temperatures will slow things. If in about 72 hours you have no activity, then it is time to take corrective steps. I would bet if you wait until tonight you will be posting that fermentation has started.

Also if you are using a bucket and relying on seeing bubbles in the airlock, that might not happen. Bucket lids are notorious for leaking. Not to worry if you keep it covered.

Wait another couple of days then take a gravity reading to determine the extent of fermentation at that time.

 

[cstrom]

need a lil more info. what did you sanitize with? when you rehydrated did you see any activity? what was the temperature of the wort when you pitched?

I sanatized with starsan and i saw some activity when i rehydrated i also let the wort cool down to 70 degrees before pitching the yeast. Thanks for the input guys. Ill wait a day or two and take another gravity reading to see if the extent of fermentation is visible

 

[lazarwolf]

you'
re probably fine. too soon to worry

 

[cstrom]

Thanks for the advice guys. Was a little worried as this is my second brew and first without a kit. I took a gravity reading and it was lower then the og enough to be noticeable i guess the yeast attenuation just wasnt as vigorous as i assumed it to be as theres still isnt much to any signs of fermentation. But i guess its gotta be working if its gotta lower gravity! Cheers guys.

 

[phoxxtwo]

I just finished brewing a stout that had very little external visible signs of fermentation, however I just stuck to the process and the final result was quite good. I hope all turns out well for you