New Brew not fermenting

[Foss]

My Nut brown which l started yesterday, has been in warm cupboard now for 30 hours and has not statred fermentation yet.
Do l need to be concerned?
Thanks
Chris

[timbo41]

Wouldnt worry just yet, some yeasts take a while to get going

[Foss]

Thanks Timbo, will just wait then.

[Foss]

Think l will get a heater belt for my next one

[Ditch]

Warm cupboard ....? Is there anything else in there with it, Chris?

I only ask because I tend to make up Coopers Stout with added warmth. And the fermentation on That stuff can get a little startling, once it kicks off.

Just thinking: If your stuff went off anything like mine. And you had it, say, in the Airing Cupboard ..... With the wifes washing ..... Things could get 'Emotional'

[Foss]

Good point mate, Lots of nice clean egyptian cotton towels.
Better move them hey??
Cheers

[Monkeybrew]

My Nut brown which l started yesterday, has been in warm cupboard now for 30 hours and has not statred fermentation yet.
Do l need to be concerned?
Thanks
Chris

Hi Chris

After reading your hydro thread, it sounds as though your brew is fermenting, so it may not be necessary to add a heater to your brew, especially if it's in the airing cupboard.

I would carefully check the temperature of the actual brew with a sanitised thermometer.

Also it sounds as though your airlock has been giving you a bum steer, but I'll let ditch educate on that subject!

Have you got a scum ring around the inside wall of your FV at the top?

Cheers

MB

[Ditch]

Also it sounds as though your airlock has been giving you a bum steer, but I'll let ditch educate on that subject!

Airlock ....?!?

[timbo41]

Ditch don't do airlocks......really?

[Foss]

Think we should have bought him one for Xmas ,Ha,
Yes got a scum ring around inside, no froth on top of brew though.
Cheers MB

Sorry Ditch ,......

[Monkeybrew]

Think we should have bought him one for Xmas ,Ha,
Yes got a scum ring around inside, no froth on top of brew though.
Cheers MB

Sorry Ditch ,......

Sounds like your vigorous phase of fermentation is over then, but your brew will keep quietly dropping gravity points over the next few days.

Don't be in a rush to bottle or keg the brew once it's reached a stable gravity (constant for 3 days), because the yeast will start to clean up unwanted by-products (flavours) in your brew. Yeast plays a significant part in the final flavour of a brew, hench the need for a correct and stable fermentation temperature.

I ferment in a temperature controlled fridge (Brewfridge), and it has made a big improvement to a finished beer.

Anyway, try not to lay awake at night worrying about your baby!

Cheers

MB

[Foss]

Thanks for your advise MB, Its all appreciated.
Chris