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The yeast definitely started going today. Was a false alarm. And when it started going,it got going pretty vigorously. if anything, I think Im gonna use less yeast next time. It smells wonderful, almost like I want to drink it right now. Great color too.

Thanks man, yea I think I misunderstood the directions, I added the yeast slowly to the wort instead of the other way around. I may have to add another yeast. They did say a difference of 10 degrees C or more shocks the yeast. I did 10 gallons all at once. I will try to get temp consistent at...

Thanks yea when I get interested in something I try to go all out. I aslo had this awesome almost brand new 14 gallon italian brewing pot that my friend basically gave me for free. It retails for $900. So I wanted to make the most of it. I also hat following recipes so I made my own for better...

I forgot to mention I did pour the water and yeast into a sanitized measuring cup before I added it to the wort. Could that have killed the yeast?. Sorry if these questions sound stupid but Im pretty new to all this. Im sure its probably fine and Im panicking for no reaon.

Yea sorry was not clear there either. yea celsius. Directions said to rehydrate with water at 30 to 35 degrees celsius. so I boiled 190 ml of water to 34 C then added my yeast to it.

Thanks That was helpful. Ill wait 24 hours then and see what happens. I did use the equivalent of 2 packets of yeast for the batch sorry that I wasn't clear on that. . As for the temperature, its hard for me to get it to the low 60s during the day as the weather is getting warm here. During the...

I just recently made my first ever batch of home brew after reading about it. I didn't follow any recipe as I like to start experimenting right away. It was a 10 gallon batch and I used Nottingham dry ale yeast. I used the yeast because it got great reviews as being a fast fermenting...