Hi guys.
I started a brew from a kit last week, it was a Brewferm Oranje Bock (12 litres). I followed the instructions to the letter, paying close attention to sanitising everything, etc, put the yeast in at 3 pm on the thursday, job done!
Friday morning I had hoped to see some action from the airlock, but nothing happening. Friday 3pm still nothing, so I lifted the lid to take a peek and could see slight evidence of krausen, but no movement, bubbles etc. But what I did notice was some evidence of something having happened because there were brown marks up the side of my FV indicating that maybe there had been some vigorous activity, that had now subsided.
The kit was only a few days out of date, but I was wondering whether the yeast was old and tired?
Any suggestions as to what could have happened, or even better, how to get things going again would be greatly appreciated guys. Thanks.
I started a brew from a kit last week, it was a Brewferm Oranje Bock (12 litres). I followed the instructions to the letter, paying close attention to sanitising everything, etc, put the yeast in at 3 pm on the thursday, job done!
Friday morning I had hoped to see some action from the airlock, but nothing happening. Friday 3pm still nothing, so I lifted the lid to take a peek and could see slight evidence of krausen, but no movement, bubbles etc. But what I did notice was some evidence of something having happened because there were brown marks up the side of my FV indicating that maybe there had been some vigorous activity, that had now subsided.
The kit was only a few days out of date, but I was wondering whether the yeast was old and tired?
Any suggestions as to what could have happened, or even better, how to get things going again would be greatly appreciated guys. Thanks.
