Stage one and yeast

[dfsanchez]

I just purchased a kit including the concentrate and a "brew king" CD-ROM


I followed the instructions on the CD up until the end of stage one. The CD says to stir in the yeast, which I did. I continued to read all of the instructions that came with the kit, I.E. cleaning, sanitizing. I then further read the instructions on line and it states that I should not stir the mix after I add the yeast.


Is it bad that I stirred the mix after I added the yeast? Is the yeast supposed to sit on top? Did I completly mess up the first stage? or can I continue with the process?


Please help,


Thanks in advance,


Danny

 

[bdavidh]

Continue on, although it's probably better to follow the instructions in the kit, I don't you've done much harm.


Is the mixture bubbling, it should be by now?

 

[dfsanchez]

bdavidh,


I will take a look at it when I get home and take down some numbers and let you know...


Thanks,


Danny

 

[dfsanchez]

Here are my numbers so far.


Day1) 1.084 on gravity, @71 Degrees.


Day 3) 1.068 @ 86 Degrees.


Not surewhy the temp. difference since I keep my house at a constant 74 degrees.


Thanks,


Danny

 

[Hippie]

Danny, it seems your fermentation is proceeding normally. a healthy fermentation will generate alot of heat. No problems, just follow the instructions.

 

[bdavidh]

Looks just right to me too. As the fermentation starts to slow, the temperature will start to decrease back to room temp.


Keep up the good work, and enjoy.

 

[dfsanchez]

Fermentation seems to be fine. Today I got a reading of 1.038 @76 degrees.


I have a one way check valve as my air lock system, and it has been
whistlingsince the second day.

Iwill keep everyone up to date on my progress....

DannyEdited by: dfsanchez