[MixItUp]

I made an account yesterday assuming I would use it, and I was right

I am using pastuer champagne yeast, which was put in 40 minutes ago, and narry a bubble has risen.

This is my first wine.

Is this normal? At which point should I be concerned that the fermentation isn't happening?

Thank You!

[chachi44089]

All normal..It can somtimes take more than 24 hours till you see and sometimes hear some action.

[JasonH]

Welcome to the forum. As you will learn along the way, patience is your best friend when making wine.

[Papa b]

The 3 "P" rules Patience, Patience, patience and welcome to the forum
what are you making and what is your temp ? it should start within 48 hs (not 48 minutes LOL)

[AlFulchino]

and try to keep the primary up off the floor unless radiant heated...keep temps approx 68-75

[mxsteve625]

Basically fermentation starting can take from 12 to 24 hours depending on alot of conditions. It would help if you would post the recipe and the starting SG. We can better help you then.

[Airplanedoc]

Think of Little Orphan Annie ---- Tomorrow, Tomorrow It's only a day away.

I can also speak from experience watching it won't help


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[winemaker_3352]

Welcome aboard!!

Be sure to keep your temp around 75* otherwise your must will struggle to get started fermenting.

[MixItUp]

My temperature is 70 F, and I do not have a hydrometer.

I cannot find the recipe off hand, it was for a white wine but I could not help the temptation to add blackberries and kiwi too it. I tasted the juice and was tempted to drink it the way it was, but held off.

It is a one gallon batch with 2.5lbs of sugar added.

I think it's working, I can now smell a working bread yeasty smell in the container. The yeast granules are almost completely dissolved.

Thank You for replies.

[AlFulchino]

it is a virtual rule....purchase a hydrometer