Yeast question!

[Deadroachdancing]

Hello all,

It's been about a year since i brewed anything.
I made three batches of honey mead, and after I started making the second one I realized I hadn't checked the temperature of my yeast starter (I used dry yeast)on my first one before I pitched it. I know it was colder than the rest, just worried I may have shocked it.

Made it Saturday night. I just checked and the second and third are bubbling about every 4-5 seconds, but the first is at least 17-20 sec apart. The fact that it's bubbling at all means I'm alright yea?! I really don't want to have to make it over!

Sorry for lack of terminology, I'm just getting back into it! Lol

 

[deepcdan99]

If it's going, you should be fine. If you didnt see anything for a few days, then it's time to repitch. I would think your fine though.

 

[Deadroachdancing]

It's actually up to every 10 seconds or so now!

 

[MarshmallowBlue]

The best way to determine if you're ferment is healthy is checking the gravity.

• Airlock activity can be used to determine if that particular batch is slowing down/ picking up; but can not be used side by side with other batches (as things like head space and amount of liquid in the airlock will effect how often it bubbles).