To peek or not to peek

[enitharmon]

So, my "September in the Rain" brew is now working away nicely with a lovely pad of yeast on the top. I was a bit worried as it seemed to take a while for anything to show at the top but now I'm sure it will be quite happy for a few days yet (just as well as I have a busy week ahead of me including a long day at the Westmorland County Show).

My question is, should I be monitoring it, checking the gravity every day? Or is it best just to leave it be until the fermentation subsides? It's awfully tempting to peek too but I try not to do it all that often. The bucket is sitting happily in a corner of the bathroom, the most dust-free place I have, the one with the most constant temperature and the only room I can seal off against the cat.

 

[31bb3]

Best bet is to leave it at least 10 days i know the temptation is strong but you dont want to let the co2 out otherwise you risk the beer getting infected

 

[enitharmon]

Ok I'll cover it with a towel and a pile of bathroom books to take my mind off it.

Exciting innit! Good to find in this age of instant gratification that there are still pleasures that insist on being deferred.

 

[Dieseljockey]

Best bet is to leave it at least 10 days i know the temptation is strong but you dont want to let the co2 out otherwise you risk the beer getting infected

+1 yup...just leave it be, let the yeasties do their work, remember....Patience is a virtue :thumb:

 

[pittsy]

Ok I'll cover it with a towel and a pile of bathroom books to take my mind off it.

Exciting innit! Good to find in this age of instant gratification that there are still pleasures that insist on being deferred.

, yes good things still do come to those that wait