fermentation question

[fermorandy]

Hi to all, i'm new to home brewing, and just started my first kit today, its a woodsfordes micobrewery kit with admirals reserve. I was just wondering how long will it be before it starts to ferment, its been about 6 hours now, and no bubbling in the airlock. Am i just a bit inpatient. hope the question doesn't sound to silly.

[hail_to_the_ale]

Hiya

between 12-24 hrs before you see any real activity, did you pitch the yeast straight in from the packet, if so it may take longer, always better to rehydrate it in a little warm (previously boiled) water.

Hope your first is a goodun

[Horden Hillbilly]

You will probably not see any activity for around 12-24 hours & this is normal, provided the temperature of your brew is in the 18c-22c range.

Hope you don't mind me moving your post from the guestbook, but you may get a better responce in the kit brewing section.

[fermorandy]

Thanks guys for your replies, just checked inthe cupboard where i keep the fv, and its bubbling away nicely.
so i'm confident that all is well, many thanks again. oh and thanks Horden hillbilly for doing that its first time on here, and wasn't sure what i'm doing.