honey_badger_doesnt
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I've lurked for the last few months and decided to go ahead and ask a question. So first, let me say I love your community and thanks in advance!
This is my 4th batch of beer. It's a double IPA. I have it in a 5-gallon bucket with a blowoff hose.
It's been 3 days since I pitched the yeast and I'm concerned that it isn't active. I only see a few bubbles on the outside of the bucket and have not seen it actively bubbling.
I may have pitched the yeast at 80ish degrees instead of the recommended 77 this time, so I am concerned that this may have been the reason the yeast didn't take (if it in fact didn't).
Can I salvage this still? Should I repitch the yeast? Is there a way for me to determine if it's fermenting other than checking for air bubbles (can I open it up and check)?
Thanks again!
This is my 4th batch of beer. It's a double IPA. I have it in a 5-gallon bucket with a blowoff hose.
It's been 3 days since I pitched the yeast and I'm concerned that it isn't active. I only see a few bubbles on the outside of the bucket and have not seen it actively bubbling.
I may have pitched the yeast at 80ish degrees instead of the recommended 77 this time, so I am concerned that this may have been the reason the yeast didn't take (if it in fact didn't).
Can I salvage this still? Should I repitch the yeast? Is there a way for me to determine if it's fermenting other than checking for air bubbles (can I open it up and check)?
Thanks again!