I just tried to make a batch of rose from a kit I bought at wilkos, but its been 4 days since I pitched the yeast and the fermentation is not starting!!! I really have no idea why as the current temp is 27*C it should be going crazy! (kit says up to 30*C is ok)
The only 2 things that I can think of are that I didn't pitch the yeast right away because I had some weird gravity readings and left the made mixture waiting for the yeast about 14 hours while I decided what to do, although I did put a cap on the bottle so it wasnt open this time.
The other thing I was thinking is if the yeast could have died in the packet or something? I bought the kit about 3 months ago and it's been in my cupboard which I guess was around 25-35*C temp, is that even possible? My kit doesnt say anywhere that I have to store in a cold place or anything like this though.
Does anyone have any ideas what could have gone wrong? I think my whole batch might be wasted :'( I added the yeast and yeast nutrient at 28*C batch temp about 4 days ago and no bubbles, nothing
The only 2 things that I can think of are that I didn't pitch the yeast right away because I had some weird gravity readings and left the made mixture waiting for the yeast about 14 hours while I decided what to do, although I did put a cap on the bottle so it wasnt open this time.
The other thing I was thinking is if the yeast could have died in the packet or something? I bought the kit about 3 months ago and it's been in my cupboard which I guess was around 25-35*C temp, is that even possible? My kit doesnt say anywhere that I have to store in a cold place or anything like this though.
Does anyone have any ideas what could have gone wrong? I think my whole batch might be wasted :'( I added the yeast and yeast nutrient at 28*C batch temp about 4 days ago and no bubbles, nothing