Wherry

[Hoppkins]

Just started the Wherry going. Bit concerned about the yeast.

I rehydrated it in water which was about 30 degrees~ (not even warm really to the touch)

It just kind of sank and didn't froth at all like the other yeasts i've made up. I "COULD" see bubbles raising from it by the time i came to add it.

Think it will be ok? I've got the wort in the bin next to a radiator a small bar heater now to get it going.

Further more if the yeast is dead is it possible to repitch another packet at this point?

[Hoppkins]

Thanks Daab, as always a life saver.

Sadly the only other yeast i had left was the Wherry one (gulp)

I pitched it and am crossing fingers

[Hoppkins]

To late to stir now?

[Hoppkins]

I added the yeast, stirred vigoursly. An hour later on a white layer has formed on the top, very thin but it looks like its working

Everytime thus far ive done a kit ive been on business the day after and not seen it for a couple of days. Im probably just overreacting and expecting a yeasty head to LEAP out at me

[Road Runner]

It should take around 12-24 hours to get a good yeast head going, depending on fermentation temp.

Lower temps around 18-20'c would take nearer 24 hours maybe, warmer fermentation around 23-25'c will probably get a good yeast head nearer 12 hours.

The lower temp though, is regarded to give a better beer.

[Hoppkins]

1 inch yeast head already now O_O

So about 4 hours for inch yeast head >_>

[Road Runner]

Your yeasties are pretty quick off the mark there. What temp are you fermenting at? I hope you haven't still got it next to the radiator, as that may be why it's so quick, fermentation temps could be a bit high making the yeasties a bit too hyper...

I usualy leave my fermenter at room temp on the kitchen work top, which seems to keep fermentation stable at around 20-22'c.

[Hoppkins]

The room flucatates between 16-20 degrees

Moved it from next to radiator now.

Thanks:)

[Hoppkins]

I have a couple of towels wrapped around held in place with bunjee cords right now. Going to get my old sleeping bag and get that round it

[Hoppkins]

This is how it was 6 hours after starting

The head has since gone down

[Hoppkins]

Yeah

If it does stick whats the procedure?

[Hoppkins]

Suppose got to have a bad batch sooner or later...

It is still bubbling away now though even though most of the head is gone.

By the way i see you mention safale alot. Whats special about it? A lot better than regular ale yeast?

And also you say it might not work yet. Is that because of the Woodfordes yeast reputation? :/

[Hoppkins]

Measured the gravity of the wherry. Started it at about midday on Saturday. It was 1.040 to begin. Now it's got to 1.020.

Is this bad? Sounds quick.. I did get off to a very fast start as it was quite warm in the room at the time. I have a couple of packs of youngs yeast if need be..

I have the sterilised hydro floating in it now permantly and will check again in a day or 2.

[Hoppkins]

The airlock on the top is barely moving anymore by the way.

Keeping it warm, will check it in a couple of days:( I did by some yeast nutrient today, is that just for the start of fermentation?

Had high hopes for this too

[itmustbemagic]

Watching this with interest......... on the subject of yeast pitching, I put in plenty of air into the mix with a paddle attached to my drill and that works a treat but now I am unsure as to whether I should just pour the yeast in and leave it or whether I should be stirring the yeast in. Sorry I wasnt trying to take over this thread but I thought it might be relevent. Oh I should mention I have re hydrated the yeast off in a seperate bottle first to get it going.