Unusual Fermenter Behaviour

[j_shell84]

Hey all,

i have had a coopers pale ale in the fermenter for 3 days now, the air lock has slowed almost to a stop, and the and the hydrometer reading has dropped from 1040 to 1012 in three days, temp is at a stable 25*C. The brew smells fine, even had a taste and everything seems ok there.

Any help on what these symptons may mean would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jules.

 

[Kleiny]

I dont see any problem

yes it was a fairly fast ferment but given the higher temp its about normal

what exactly are you worried about?

 

[Adamt]

You've made beer!

Nothing much unusual there.

 

[Kleiny]

You've made beer!

Nothing much unusual there.

I at least tried not to be a smart ass straight off :lol:

 

[j_shell84]

just being a paranoid beginner i guess. wasn't expecting the fast fermentation, seein as my last brews took at least 6 days.

:icon_cheers: Thanks for your help!

 

[Bribie G]

Welcome to the forum Jules. At those temperatures three or four days should just about do it with a Coopers Yeast. However to get less crud in the bottles and a clearer and better tasting beer, no harm in letting it sit for another four or five days before bottling, to allow the yeast to settle in the fermenter.

25 is a tad high, you would get better tasting beer by going for about 20 to 22 when using Coopers Yeast. However don't worry too much on that point, you'll be ok with your present brew.

 

[j_shell84]

Hey thanks bribie,

I'll keep the lower temps in mind,

gotta get the bottles out now,

cheers.

 

[flattop]

*******... sorry i just had to get that out of my system....

That's good work Jules.

 

[jonocarroll]

I had a similar experience with my choc-mahog porter recently. Pitched some rehydrated Windsor (at SG 1.041) and forgot to turn the brewbelt off. Checked it after two days (was unable to check it the after first day); the temp was way up and the airlock had stopped. I just figured I killed the yeast off so I prepared a new batch and pitched that. THEN I remembered to check the SG and sure enough it was at 1.014! After TWO DAYS. Apparently Windsor can do that.

Sidenote - the porter still turned out luuuurvely. :chug:

 

[LethalCorpse]

Jules, to control temperatures, many of us get an old (but serviceable) fridge and a fridgemate controller to keep it at a precise temperature. In the meantime, though, to keep your brew cool you can just wrap it in a wet towel - change the towel once a day.