Fermentation

[chiefsbrew1]

I just brewed a batch of coopers english bitter been sitting in carboy for 2 days (nothing) yeast are at the bottom not so much as a burp, it did take a few hours for wort to get to pitching temp. Forgot hydrometer reading, what to do.

 

[SmokeyMcBong]

Wait longer

 

[BlueHouseBrewhaus]

What yeast? What temp? Probably just give it another day and then if there is still nothing gently rouse the yeast and warm it up a couple of degrees.

 

[chiefsbrew1]

Will do

 

[lump42]

Is carboy cap/stopper sealed completely? If not the airlock may not bubble.
Was the wort at pitching temp before yeast were pitched? If it is too high it can kill the yeast
What was the date on the yeast package? Dry or liquid culture? If the pack is too old the yeast could have died. Dry yeast have a longer storage life than liquid.

I would consider adding a pack of fresh yeast, now that it is definitely at temp and no other activity is visible from the carboy.

 

[chiefsbrew1]

Coopers yeast came with kit 64degrees

 

[chiefsbrew1]

What if I add more yeast and the first batch decides to start

 

[dude3516]

Then you will have potentially over pitched. Like others have said: Give the carboy a gentle swirl, let the temp rise a few degrees, and you'll probably see something soon.

 

[chiefsbrew1]

How long should I wait before pitching more yeast

 

[flars]

How long should I wait before pitching more yeast

Wait another 24 hours before pitching more yeast. Is there any sign of a krausen ring? If there is some remnants of a krausen ring, take a SG reading. Beer may have finished super fast.

 

[chiefsbrew1]

None nothing has started yet

 

[chiefsbrew1]

Well air lock just started bubbling(a little) about 1/8 in of foam on top of wort now I think it's working?

 

[chiefsbrew1]

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[chiefsbrew1]

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[BlueHouseBrewhaus]

You're on your way. Some yeasts (especially if they have been sitting in a kit for a few months) can take their time getting started.

 

[chiefsbrew1]

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[chiefsbrew1]

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[firerat]

Damn duder!! That baby's taking off!!

 

[chiefsbrew1]

I almost Didn't use a blow off tube....came home from work to this[emoji3]