BrownCow
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Hi all,
I have put together my 10th ever brew (James Squire Amber Ale) and it doesnt seem to have started fermenting yet after 3 days. All my other brews tend to start (lots of airlock activity) with the first 24 hours.
Now the main differences are many:
1. New fermenter - same size/shape/colour etc as my other one - standard 30L barrel
2. Different airlock - my old one has the 'S' bend type, but the new one is like a little 2-piece bucket thing
3. Safale US-05 yeast @ 17-18deg - I usually do lagers with Saflager yeasts @13deg.
I pitched the yeast (and mixed it in) @29deg, then chucked it under the house where is stays a constant of between 17-18 deg.
So, I opened the lid this morning and peeked, and there is no froth whatsoever on the top of the wort......
Suggestions? Do i just leave it and hope it starts?
Thanks, in advance for any advice.....
I have put together my 10th ever brew (James Squire Amber Ale) and it doesnt seem to have started fermenting yet after 3 days. All my other brews tend to start (lots of airlock activity) with the first 24 hours.
Now the main differences are many:
1. New fermenter - same size/shape/colour etc as my other one - standard 30L barrel
2. Different airlock - my old one has the 'S' bend type, but the new one is like a little 2-piece bucket thing
3. Safale US-05 yeast @ 17-18deg - I usually do lagers with Saflager yeasts @13deg.
I pitched the yeast (and mixed it in) @29deg, then chucked it under the house where is stays a constant of between 17-18 deg.
So, I opened the lid this morning and peeked, and there is no froth whatsoever on the top of the wort......
Suggestions? Do i just leave it and hope it starts?
Thanks, in advance for any advice.....