Morning
I know this question has come up in discussion many times but i just wanted to know if im doing the right thing.
I started a brew on Sunday morning it was a wilko pilsner, 500g light spray malt and 450g dextose. I swapped the packet of yeast for a youngs lager yeast. This was pitched at 18 degrees left for 30 mins then lightly stirred in. I then slowly reduced the temps to around 10 degrees.
I checked after a couple of days and there didnt seem to be any action so i though the temps may be a bit on the cold side. I then brought this slowly back up to 18 degrees again, gave it a light stir then kept it at 16-18 degrees until this morning. I checked again and still no signs of fermentation.
I took a hydrometer reading at it had not budged from my OG of 1.033.
Now heres the question!
I have re pitched the original packet of yeast wich came with the kit at 18 degrees to help kick start but im pretty sure this wont be a lager yeast so will this effect the finished taste or will the 2nd batch of yeast just help kick start the first and for there to be a mix?
Im also worried with it being in the fv for so long it may get infected!
Thanks in advance
Pete
I know this question has come up in discussion many times but i just wanted to know if im doing the right thing.
I started a brew on Sunday morning it was a wilko pilsner, 500g light spray malt and 450g dextose. I swapped the packet of yeast for a youngs lager yeast. This was pitched at 18 degrees left for 30 mins then lightly stirred in. I then slowly reduced the temps to around 10 degrees.
I checked after a couple of days and there didnt seem to be any action so i though the temps may be a bit on the cold side. I then brought this slowly back up to 18 degrees again, gave it a light stir then kept it at 16-18 degrees until this morning. I checked again and still no signs of fermentation.
I took a hydrometer reading at it had not budged from my OG of 1.033.
Now heres the question!
I have re pitched the original packet of yeast wich came with the kit at 18 degrees to help kick start but im pretty sure this wont be a lager yeast so will this effect the finished taste or will the 2nd batch of yeast just help kick start the first and for there to be a mix?
Im also worried with it being in the fv for so long it may get infected!
Thanks in advance
Pete