beer not fermenting

[scott_wilson46]

Hi,
I have just bought another kit (Woodfordes norfolk nog) to make and I started the brewing process off today. What I did was:
1. After sterilizing stuff, put the cans into the bucket, followed by 6 pints of boiling water and then cold water up to 23 litres.
2. Stired like mad for a few minutes
3. added the yeast to the bucket and put it in the cupboard under the stairs.

I have just taken a peak (after it has been fermenting for a few hours) and there are no bubbles. Does this mean its not working?

Last time I made some beer, i put the yeast into some tepid water for a few minutes to waken it up. It didn't say to do this this time. Is it likely that I have screwed up and need to add some more yeast that has ben added to some tepid water?

Cheers,
Scott

[trucker5774]

Don't panic.............give it 24 hours between 18C and 22C it should be fine by then..............if not ask again...chill out

[Ditch]

LMFAO! Sorry, but that's just So funny! As soon as I read ye'd made it Today .....

That's a bit like saying I've just seen to the wife and she's not pregnant yet!

I take it you are a bit new to all this? Ye'll soon get the hang of it, mate. Don't worry

(Thanks for brightening my day!)

[trucker5774]

Good to see you're not bored, Ditch

[cwrw gwent]

scott_wilson46 wrote " After sterilizing stuff, put the cans into the bucket, followed by 6 pints of boiling water and then cold water up to 23 litres."

Had an initial mental image of you putting the cans into the bucket unopened and here I was thinking it's no wonder your beer isn't fermenting.

Fermentation can take up to 24 hours to start. Try to ensure it is in a consistent 18 to 21C range, or at least thereabouts.

Anyway, welcome to the forum.