SO4 fermented out in 3 days?

[SamWise72]

I made a brown ale on Thurs (I didn't entirely intend to, but that's the joy of learning about steeping grains!). It went in the bucket on Thursday night at just under 1.050, and I sent in my SO4 yeasties. Sunday night I was brewing wines and ciders and things, and I took a little peek. There wasn't much sign of activity, so I thought since my hydrometer was sanitized, I'd check it. Lo and behold, it had dropped just just over 1.010. Is fermentation at that speed common?

 

[bolty]

I've just had 1.045 down to 1.009 in 3 days. Left it a week to 'clean up' and make sure it was finished, but it can go like the clappers! :thumb:

 

[BigYin]

I've had brews drop that fast too - love it when they do, because it it can go into the cornie to condition, clearing the decks for the next brew :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[unclepumble]

I had some go from 1055 to 1013 in 48hrs from pitching the other week, I transfered to secondary for a week & it dropped further to 1008.

Very fast stuff.

UP

 

[SamWise72]

Mahvelous news! Bottling ahoy....