No airlock activity after water being added late

[Shanethebarber]

Hey guys I have read through threads that noobs like myself did not add water to their airlocks but couldn't find an answer to my question. I added water to the airlock wed night for a batch that was brewed on Monday. The airlock did bubble pretty good but this morning (Thurs) I have no activity. I have a wonderful beer aroma and good kreusean (spelling). Is it too soon to move it too my second fermentation? The directions said 4-6 days and it's only been 3. Thanks in advance.

 

[beergolf]

First, don't worry about the airlock not bubbling. All airlock bubbling means is that the pressure inside is greater than it is outside.

Second you cannot put yeast on a time clock. I am assuming that it is a kit, and the kit directions are notoriously bad. Just leave the brew inn the primary for a couple more weeks and then check the gravity a couple of times. If it is stable bottle it up. No real need for a secondary. Save yourself some work.

 

[RM-MN]

This article might answer some of your questions and explain why 3 days isn't enough. http://www.brewgeeks.com/the-life-cycle-of-yeast.html

 

[unionrdr]

Sounds like by the time you thought to fill the airlock,initial fermentation was nearly done. It'll now slowly,uneventfully creep down to a stable FG.
Then give it 3-7 days to clean up by products of fermentation & settle out clear or slightly misty.