limetwist
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Got good detailed instructions (it seemed) from new local HB store, but not very helpful troubleshooting.
5 gallons fresh pressed cider OG 1.042; temp of liquid: 68*
campden tablets
waited day and a half; sprinkled in the S-04 Yeast, 1/2 tsp energizer, 8 tsp nutrient. (instructions given by HB store guy). Stirred daily.
42 hours and still no activity on surface or in airlock, checked SG, still at 1.042. Added 2-1/2 tsp more Yeast Energizer as I've done before with stuck wines. That was 8 hours ago, still nothing.
They recommended sprinkling another packet of S-04 on top, waiting for activity, then stirring, because "sometimes it happens". If that's the case, and I re-pitch, it should really take off with last night's energizer, correct?
It doesn't smell bad, just less "cidery" and more "yeasty/chemically".
Thanks for any input--
5 gallons fresh pressed cider OG 1.042; temp of liquid: 68*
campden tablets
waited day and a half; sprinkled in the S-04 Yeast, 1/2 tsp energizer, 8 tsp nutrient. (instructions given by HB store guy). Stirred daily.
42 hours and still no activity on surface or in airlock, checked SG, still at 1.042. Added 2-1/2 tsp more Yeast Energizer as I've done before with stuck wines. That was 8 hours ago, still nothing.
They recommended sprinkling another packet of S-04 on top, waiting for activity, then stirring, because "sometimes it happens". If that's the case, and I re-pitch, it should really take off with last night's energizer, correct?
It doesn't smell bad, just less "cidery" and more "yeasty/chemically".
Thanks for any input--