Hi All
I started a batch on Wednesday as follows
Saaz Pilsner
Malt extract
hop bag
european yeast
the temp was around 20 degrees at time of adding the yeast and after the first couple of days it started to get some bubbles on top and the occassional bubble through the airlock. However now things seem to have slowed down with a small amount of bubbles on top and little movement (if any through the lock) I have checked to ensure the tank is sealed.
took a reading last night and it is at 1020 and I believe I started at 1040 so things seem to still be happening. The temp has been a constant 16 degrees since the start.
i have read that at lower temps it could take up to 9 days (or longer) and that lager yeast tends to work from the bottom. When I took the 1020 reading it was very bubbly and took about five minutes to settle down so I could take a reading.
I was thinking of taking another reading on Saturday (day 10) to see how its going
does this seem ok? will I get down to 1005 at this rate?
advice greatly appreciated, the aircon bill for this month will be horrific
I started a batch on Wednesday as follows
Saaz Pilsner
Malt extract
hop bag
european yeast
the temp was around 20 degrees at time of adding the yeast and after the first couple of days it started to get some bubbles on top and the occassional bubble through the airlock. However now things seem to have slowed down with a small amount of bubbles on top and little movement (if any through the lock) I have checked to ensure the tank is sealed.
took a reading last night and it is at 1020 and I believe I started at 1040 so things seem to still be happening. The temp has been a constant 16 degrees since the start.
i have read that at lower temps it could take up to 9 days (or longer) and that lager yeast tends to work from the bottom. When I took the 1020 reading it was very bubbly and took about five minutes to settle down so I could take a reading.
I was thinking of taking another reading on Saturday (day 10) to see how its going
does this seem ok? will I get down to 1005 at this rate?
advice greatly appreciated, the aircon bill for this month will be horrific