Hi
Although I've brewed a few kits in the past, I'm very much a novice at brewing, and was hoping for some advice.
I started a Bulldog Stout kit, sterilised everything, and followed the guide to the letter.
Within around 12 hrs of adding the yeast, I had a nice frothy head in the fermenting bin, and the trap began to bubble nicely.
24 hrs later, completely dead, all froth had gone, and nothing going through the trap.
I maintained a temp of 22C (using a thermostatic heater), which was verified by a second thermometer.
My OG was 1042, and is now down to 1018. (3 days after yeast added)
The guide said the fermentation would take around 8-10 days.
Is the above expected behaviour? - something doesn't seem right to me.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks
Although I've brewed a few kits in the past, I'm very much a novice at brewing, and was hoping for some advice.
I started a Bulldog Stout kit, sterilised everything, and followed the guide to the letter.
Within around 12 hrs of adding the yeast, I had a nice frothy head in the fermenting bin, and the trap began to bubble nicely.
24 hrs later, completely dead, all froth had gone, and nothing going through the trap.
I maintained a temp of 22C (using a thermostatic heater), which was verified by a second thermometer.
My OG was 1042, and is now down to 1018. (3 days after yeast added)
The guide said the fermentation would take around 8-10 days.
Is the above expected behaviour? - something doesn't seem right to me.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks