freezkat
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5 day ago I started a can of Cooper's real Ale. I made it per instructions. except I added 5tsp of DAP yeast nutrient. I only added enough DEX to bring the OG up to 1.051 at 18C.
I used the "No Boil" method. After topping up to 25L I was at 18C. I took the yeast packet and put in a jar half full of wort. I shook the heck out of it then poured it in. 2 days later I would expect it to be going gangbusters. I stirred the thin krausen down with a sterilized whisk. 3 days after that (today) I checked it again and it has a pretty healthy krausen, but not super exciting. The temp slipped down to 17.5C. Is this too cold? It smells OK. Should I move it upstairs where it is warmer? Any benefits to almost being at lagering temp?
I used the "No Boil" method. After topping up to 25L I was at 18C. I took the yeast packet and put in a jar half full of wort. I shook the heck out of it then poured it in. 2 days later I would expect it to be going gangbusters. I stirred the thin krausen down with a sterilized whisk. 3 days after that (today) I checked it again and it has a pretty healthy krausen, but not super exciting. The temp slipped down to 17.5C. Is this too cold? It smells OK. Should I move it upstairs where it is warmer? Any benefits to almost being at lagering temp?