Hi
Brewing a Coopers IPA with yeast supplied. Started it on friday afternoon.
I assume it must have foamed up because about an inch above the brew level it has a line of brown sludge.
Stuck my hydrometer in last night and it was around 20. There was no faom on it just clumps of what I assume is yeast. No film on it or anything. I gave it a gentle stir.
I was worried it was too cold as per Coopers instructions (21-27 degrees ferm temp) so I wrapped a blanket round it.
Still nothing appears different today.
Should I do anything or just leave it?
Cheers for any advice
First brew advice please
Actually, the recommended fermentation temperature is very high. 27C would usually spoil a brew.
It sounds as though everything is fine; the rate of fermentation slows exponentially so the last few degrees of gravity take a while. I would leave it at least a week (i.e. till Friday), checking the gravity each day if you can be bothered. Once you get a stable reading anywhere around or under 10 for 2 days it will be done.
It sounds as though everything is fine; the rate of fermentation slows exponentially so the last few degrees of gravity take a while. I would leave it at least a week (i.e. till Friday), checking the gravity each day if you can be bothered. Once you get a stable reading anywhere around or under 10 for 2 days it will be done.
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nepeta