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Okay, this is my very first attempt and it looks to be starting off poorly. From my reading, I think I may have made a couple of errors. The question is whether this is savable! Here are the details that I know:
WinExpert Mezza Luna White Kit
Started at about 1.082 specific gravity -- after 48 hours, no bubbles in the airlock. I opened the lid to the primary fermenter and no smell of yeast. Still 1.082 specific gravity. Nothing but the wood chips on the surface.
The must was at about 72-degrees when I added the yeast. The room is and has been a steady 73-74 degrees.
So, now the potential errors that I (think) I may have made. First -- I goofed and didn't rinse the sanitizer. I thought it had to stay to "sanitize" (should have read up first as the instructions don't specify). Second -- the yeast package says to hydrate in 110-degree water. I followed the instructions (it was in the water for about 1 minute, maybe 2 minutes. The kit instructions specifically say DON'T rehydrate the yeast.
I am unsure of what to do to try and save this or if I'm SOL. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks in advance!
WinExpert Mezza Luna White Kit
Started at about 1.082 specific gravity -- after 48 hours, no bubbles in the airlock. I opened the lid to the primary fermenter and no smell of yeast. Still 1.082 specific gravity. Nothing but the wood chips on the surface.
The must was at about 72-degrees when I added the yeast. The room is and has been a steady 73-74 degrees.
So, now the potential errors that I (think) I may have made. First -- I goofed and didn't rinse the sanitizer. I thought it had to stay to "sanitize" (should have read up first as the instructions don't specify). Second -- the yeast package says to hydrate in 110-degree water. I followed the instructions (it was in the water for about 1 minute, maybe 2 minutes. The kit instructions specifically say DON'T rehydrate the yeast.
I am unsure of what to do to try and save this or if I'm SOL. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks in advance!