Fermentation Quit!

[careymccain]

I’m no pro, but not a rookie by any means. I’ve made several successful gallons. However, this one has me stumped. I’ve made it before and had zero problems. This time, fermentation started within a couple hours of pitching the yeast. Then the next day it just stopped. I checked PH and it was a little low so I adjusted, got it in a good range and pitched more yeast. Still nothing.

It’s 1 gallon of Concord grape juice.
1 lime peel
1 lemon peel
1 orange peel
1/2 tsp of nutrient
1/2 pkt Lalvin EC1118
8 oz black tea.

Any suggestions?

 

[Rocky]

I’m no pro, but not a rookie by any means. I’ve made several successful gallons. However, this one has me stumped. I’ve made it before and had zero problems. This time, fermentation started within a couple hours of pitching the yeast. Then the next day it just stopped. I checked PH and it was a little low so I adjusted, got it in a good range and pitched more yeast. Still nothing.

It’s 1 gallon of Concord grape juice.
1 lime peel
1 lemon peel
1 orange peel
1/2 tsp of nutrient
1/2 pkt Lalvin EC1118
8 oz black tea.

Any suggestions?

Did you check the ingredients on the Concord grape juice? There may have been something in there that caused the issue.

 

[careymccain]

Did you check the ingredients on the Concord grape juice? There may have been something in there that caused the issue.

I did. Nothing sketchy.

Did you check the ingredients on the Concord grape juice? There may have been something in there that caused the issue.

 

[Ohio Bob]

What was the starting SG and what is it now?

 

[careymccain]

What was the starting SG and what is it now?

I cannot believe what I saw. But I think I’ve found the problem. Started at 1.062. Now 1.000 Never have I ever had a primary finish off in one day. Wow.

 

[Ohio Bob]

Probably the combination of low SG and less than 5g of must. A yeast packet is “rated” for wine (1.090 SG) and 5 gallons of must. Even half a packet of yeast was more than needed. Not a bad thing, nothing wrong with a quick ferment.

 

[QuiQuog]

Tech Support: How may I help you.
Customer: My computer isn't working.
Tech Support: Is it plugged in?
Customer: That was it!

No offense, I just thought it was funny. The simplest solution is sometimes not the obvious.

 

[careymccain]

Tech Support: How may I help you.
Customer: My computer isn't working.
Tech Support: Is it plugged in?
Customer: That was it!

No offense, I just thought it was funny. The simplest solution is sometimes not the obvious.

I deserve any and all ribbing.

 

[sour_grapes]

Welcome to WMT, @careymccain !

 

[ChuckD]

Welcome to WMT. Stick around and share your experiences. It’s how we all learn. I’ve had quick ferments but wouldn’t have considered that it finished!

 

[Jovimaple]

Welcome to WMT!

 

[Rice_Guy]

welcome to the family