Yeast and wort?

Question

Last night I made wort and after waiting for the temp to drop to 89.9, I added my yeast which had been hydrating in a closed tub for 20 minutes or so.

14 hours later, Im only getting 6 small bubbles per minute. The same thing happened last time and I ended up with non alcoholic beer. Should I wait longer or what? Im kind anervous from what happened last time.

Answer 1

I know that that temperature is too high for yeast. It is better to be about 58-65F.

Answer 2

That is it-just wait it out.

You may want to use more yeast next time. If it is dried brewers yeast use two packets. It is well worth the $2. The temperature is high. You want to pitch the yeast at about 60F or at least close to your beers required ferment temperature.

Wait it out for awhile and if not action pitch more yeast.

You may want to start making yeast starters to get a lot of active yeast in the wort early.

**It has been a day since your question and a day and a half since pitching your yeast. How about an update? Did you get a strong fermentation? Did you require more yeast?

Answer 3

Watch your temperature . That is pretty high for a pitching temp. If you are mashing your grains keep your mash temperature in the 148-155F range for best results. Are you using a brewers yeast?

Answer 4

I say you are not aerating your wort enough. Try shaking the c**p out of your carboy for 3 or 4 minutes then add your yeast. Then shake again for 2 min.

If this does not work try a better yeast next time.

Answer 5

Be patient. Although I understand due to your last results. Give it some time.

Was the wort extract or grain-mash. Extract often lack in nutrient the yeast needs so adding a bit helps.

Did you aerate? It is best to aerate your wort. This gives the yeast the O2 needed to increase cell count which in turn produces a better ferment.

The temp. was abit high for pitching yeast. While I do not think it will harnm the yeast that temp may cause off flavors.

Is the yeast old?

Old yeast lose viability. Wait another 8 hours and if it does not pick up you may want to pitch a fresh yeast source.

Answer 6

You may want to get a book on home brewing.

John Palmer and Charlie Papizian have great books o n brewing. I have them both and can say both are worth having. They really expalin well the process of fermentation something you need some help with. Also maybe join the American Homebrewers Association. They are a great place for information and more books.

Use a cooler temperature next time.