Slow Fermentation??????

[Jimbob]

Ok, so it's been over 24 hours since I got my first stage fermentation set up. I noticed some periodic bubbling, but nothing significant. The instructions I had from my local brew shop were if there was no activity at 24 hours, pop the lid and give a "vigorous" stir. I'm beginning to notice some steady bubbling about 2 hours after the stir, but nothing significant. What kind of expectations should have have here? Is this a sign of potential problems with this batch? Also what might have caused the lack of "movement" over the first 24 hours?

Thanks
Jimbob

 

[rdwj]

Sounds like it's active, just starting slow. What kind of yeast did you use? Did you make a starter?

 

[Jimbob]

I used Hefeweizen Ale Yeast WLP300. And what do you mean by starter?...sorry still learning a lot of the terminology.

 

[rdwj]

Sounds like you just dumped the yeast in the fermenter - that explains the slow start. Don't worry, it will e fine.

For liquid yeast, it's usually best to build up your yeast count by making a starter. A starter is basically a small amount of boiled and cooled DME that you dump your yeast into to lets you yeast increase their numbers before you pitch them to the wort.

 

[Jimbob]

That is exactly what I did (per instruction..lol). Thanks for the help. Next batch I will definatly make a starter. Again thanks!!!