So like the title stated I JUST started brewing. So here's my first question(s)....
My wife bought me a Mr. Beer kit about 2 years ago that I just never got around to making. Finally about a week ago I decided to go ahead and make the beer as I've wanted to brew for a LONG time. Everything went fine except I noticed that there was little to no reaction when I added the yeast. For several days after there was no foam on the top (I used to work at a small winery and I remember helping the Vintner pitch yeast). Yesterday I stopped by a home brewing supply store to talk and learn more. I mentioned to the shop owner my experience and he agreed that the yeast was most likely toast, he then suggested that I purchase more yeast, rehydrate it and then add that to what I already have. I did that and BOOM... foam
I just wanted to hear your opinions on the matter... The beer smelled fine when I opened the fermenter to add the additional yeast, and I didn't notice any blooms on the surface just some small clumps of yeast floating on top.
Do you think the beer is okay? Or should I scrap this batch and move on?
Also here is the list of equipment that the owner of the shop suggested:
Fermenting Bucket
Bottling Bucket
Racking Cane(purchased)
Bottles - providing I didn't feel like saving bottles
Caps
Capper
Air Lock(purchased)
Stopper(purchased)
Siphon - maybe
Tubing(purchased a 5 ft piece)
*I also have an old 6 gallon (I'm assuming) glass carboy that belonged to my grandfather*
Thoughts?
My wife bought me a Mr. Beer kit about 2 years ago that I just never got around to making. Finally about a week ago I decided to go ahead and make the beer as I've wanted to brew for a LONG time. Everything went fine except I noticed that there was little to no reaction when I added the yeast. For several days after there was no foam on the top (I used to work at a small winery and I remember helping the Vintner pitch yeast). Yesterday I stopped by a home brewing supply store to talk and learn more. I mentioned to the shop owner my experience and he agreed that the yeast was most likely toast, he then suggested that I purchase more yeast, rehydrate it and then add that to what I already have. I did that and BOOM... foam
I just wanted to hear your opinions on the matter... The beer smelled fine when I opened the fermenter to add the additional yeast, and I didn't notice any blooms on the surface just some small clumps of yeast floating on top.
Do you think the beer is okay? Or should I scrap this batch and move on?
Also here is the list of equipment that the owner of the shop suggested:
Fermenting Bucket
Bottling Bucket
Racking Cane(purchased)
Bottles - providing I didn't feel like saving bottles
Caps
Capper
Air Lock(purchased)
Stopper(purchased)
Siphon - maybe
Tubing(purchased a 5 ft piece)
*I also have an old 6 gallon (I'm assuming) glass carboy that belonged to my grandfather*
Thoughts?