Saturday afternoon I started a batch of watermelon wine using this recipe (I hope it attached). I mixed all the ingredients Saturday, and added a packet of yeast on Sunday afternoon, I forgot to read the instructions on the yeast, and didn’t rehydrate it..... so later that evening I hydrated a quarter packet of yeast as the packages are good for 5 gallons and I’m only doing 1, and added it...... when I checked on it Monday morning there were no bubbles in my airlock, same thing this morning, (Tuesday), tonight I stopped at the local brew shop to buy a hydrometer, I have no starting SG, and he said maybe yeast energizer would help......
When I got home, I checked on the must and it STINKS, and the SG was less than 1.010..... I spoke with a friend and he said to try adding a cup of sugar to try and jump start the fermentation..... I did that about 4 hours ago and still see zero signs of fermentation......
What do I do? Wait a little longer? Dump it and start over?
Any advise is greatly appreciated
When I got home, I checked on the must and it STINKS, and the SG was less than 1.010..... I spoke with a friend and he said to try adding a cup of sugar to try and jump start the fermentation..... I did that about 4 hours ago and still see zero signs of fermentation......
What do I do? Wait a little longer? Dump it and start over?
Any advise is greatly appreciated