Coopers Canadian not fermenting ?

[RLGMIlson]

Hello everyone
I’ve got a pintmaster Czech pilsner in my shed 12 degrees and fermenting away quite happily

However my coopers candian seems to be struggling

I’ve added a warm mix of Nottingham yeast yesterday but still nothing from the airlock although on opening the lid everything smells and looks great

Am I wittling over nothing ? Please tell me it’s working but just slowly !!!

Thanks everyone

 

[sdt7618]

It's the 12 degrees mate, the coopers yeast is not a lager yeast in that kit. Will need at least 15 degrees but best about 18-20.

Might be working slowly but more likely dormant because the wort is cold

 

[Sandimas]

Is it in your shed at 12C along with the pilsner?

If yes, then that's the reason: Coopers Canadian comes with an ale yeast that needs a minimum of 18C. It's too cold for it so it's not fermenting.

 

[RLGMIlson]

Should I bring indoors
Willl it restart in the warmer kitchen ?

Thanks

 

[RLGMIlson]

Yes mate next to the pilsner
That’s got saflager thrown in for good measure

 

[Sandimas]

Yes, bring it in the warm and it'll get going.

 

[terrym]

As others have said.....
Your Coopers Canadian definitely comes with an ale yeast, see here
https://club.coopers.com.au/static/media/attachments/1490244512_3_110.pdf
So will definitely need to be fermented at 18*C +.
And even if it were a lager yeast it would have probably struggled along anyway at 12*C given there's only 7gm yeast in the packet.

 

[RLGMIlson]

Why would you put ale yeast in a drink that’s clearly lager
Penny pinching ?

 

[terrym]

Why would you put ale yeast in a drink that’s clearly lager
Penny pinching ?

Unlikely. My guess is it's because many homebrewers don't have the facilities to properly brew lager beer at lager yeast temperatures, but will find it a lot easier to brew at about 18*C+ which is why most (but not all) lager kits come with an ale yeast.