EllisTX
Well-Known Member
Eight days ago I poured an extract AHS belgian white in to the primary. My starting gravity was 1.031. Per the instructions, it was supposed to be 1.048. I attributed that to the possibility I didn't mix properly and waited till today to check the gravity. What was the gravity? 1.031!!
I'm pretty sure it's fermenting. There's a thick krausen and the airlock has been slowly and steadily bubbling since about the 12 hour mark. Optimum temp for the yeast is 67-72. It has been around the 67 mark or just above for the whole 8 days. The final gravity is supposed to be 1.010.
The questions are: Did I probably start at about 1.048 and it has lowered to 1.031? Is it possible for beer to ferment for a week and the gravity not change? Should I calm down and ignore it for another week then take another reading and quit being such a worrier?
Thanks
I'm pretty sure it's fermenting. There's a thick krausen and the airlock has been slowly and steadily bubbling since about the 12 hour mark. Optimum temp for the yeast is 67-72. It has been around the 67 mark or just above for the whole 8 days. The final gravity is supposed to be 1.010.
The questions are: Did I probably start at about 1.048 and it has lowered to 1.031? Is it possible for beer to ferment for a week and the gravity not change? Should I calm down and ignore it for another week then take another reading and quit being such a worrier?
Thanks