COOPERS GINGER BEER KIT - IN FERMENTER 3 DAYS NO REAL SIGN OF FERMENTATION

ozzybrew

Hi, I have brewed up a Cooper Ginger Beer - into fermenter just under 3 days ago and been constant at 72-74 Degrees. The can says ferment for six days, but up to now I havent seen any real sign of fermentation - there is condensation on underside of lid, but no bubbles. I had a peek and the yeast doesnt seem to have moved much or multiplied, it is just sat on the top. All smells ok though. Has anyone else had same experience? Is this kit a slow fermenter?

HBO_Staff

Many brews can ferment quite steadily, the best thing to do is to ensure the yeast comes into contact with the liquid and not just any froth - a gentle stir will mix it in, the temperature you have is nice and warm, hydrometer readings will give the only true accurate way of knowing how it is fermenting, a guide is on the forum homepage under 'fermentation - what to expect' with some common signs too;

http://homebrewonline.vanillaforums.com/discussion/519/fermentation-what-to-expect#latest

We find it is often cloudy when bottled too, and really love the taste after it has been left in the bottles for at least a good few weeks and served nice and cold straight from the fridge

ozzybrew

Thanks for your answer. I measured SG (after 3 days) and it reads 1024. When I put it in initially on day 1 it read 1022. I assume I got the level wrong a bit there! Anyway, it would suggest no fermentation has occurred yet. I have stirred and will see what happens.

HBO_Staff

It would usually have started higher than that so if the current reading is around 1024 the it would suggest it is steadily fermenting, if you check the reading again in a couple of days it should be lower, just keep it nice and warm like you have been doing and let us know what it reads if not sure

ozzybrew

Wow HBO staff! You are so helpful  I hope I am not keeping you away from your customers with all my questions! Like a FV full of fresh brew, I will probably slow down as I get more experienced!

I gave it a slow stir and this morning the lid is nice and curved so i feel a lot better

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HBO_Staff

No problem, we're here to help, the doming lid is a great sign and shows CO2 gas is being created, and a nice and steady fermentation is no bad thing as it can help some great flavours to develop, let us know how it goes

ozzybrew

Update on the Ginger Beer - fab. 4/5.