acheuli_paige
New Member
OK, so I'm a noob, bear with me. I decided that I wanted to make a cider with a higher alcohol content, so I added four pounds of sugar and a can of juice concentrate to four and a half gallons of juice which made five gallons all together. I used Nottingham yeast. My hydrometer tells me the potential alcohol content is around 11%.
Three days later there is no activity at all, no bubbles, nothing. Did I use too much sugar for the little ale yeasties? Should I repitch with champagne yeast? It has also been pretty cold the past few days, and it's maybe 60F in my house. I have the carboy next to the radiator (not too close) to keep it warm, but I imagine it could still be too cold.
Help?
Three days later there is no activity at all, no bubbles, nothing. Did I use too much sugar for the little ale yeasties? Should I repitch with champagne yeast? It has also been pretty cold the past few days, and it's maybe 60F in my house. I have the carboy next to the radiator (not too close) to keep it warm, but I imagine it could still be too cold.
Help?