no bubbles...no froth.. = help

onered05

iv made up a coopers lager..(first ever brew for me) and its been 15hrs and
iv not noticed any bubbles in the airlock and the beer has no froth on the top.
iv done everything by the book..so is this normal or have i done something wrong
here... any help out there.

HBO_Staff

It varies what fermentation time and how vigorously it will ferment from brew to brew, and a large factor is temperature. After a day or two you may see froth in the brew, and small bubbles rising to the surface, but the very best way to monitor the progress of your brew is by taking readings with a (sterilised) hydrometer. Not all brews bubble, and if your hydrometer shows slow progress you could try keeping your brew warmer, perhaps early to mid 20 degrees. It is also a good idea to make sure the yeast comes into contact with the liquid and not just the froth on top so it gets working straight away

onered05

nice 1 for the info... it was fine in the end and tasted very nice indeedy..
^:)^

HBO_Staff

That's what we like to hear! Depending how you like your lager, we made the Better Brew Export Lager (the one in the pouch) and made it with a kg of enhancer rather than sugar, then primed each 500ml bottle with a heaped teaspoon of sugar, and it was really great lager, a good flavour, not too strong, very clear and nicely carbonated. Highly recomended  (although best left to condition in the bottles for at least 4 weeks, longer if possible)